BROCKLEHURST HANDED DRUGS BAN
Andy Brocklehurst has been suspended for two years after testing positive for banned substances.

WILDCATS MULL OVER JOHNSON DEAL
Former Great Britain utility player Paul Johnson is training with Wakefield with a view to a potential deal.

DRAGONS HOPEFUL OVER KEEPING BIRD
Catalans Dragons are likely to face stern competition to retain the services of Greg Bird.

WILDCATS DUO ON ROAD TO RECOVERY
Wakefield duo Jason Demetriou and Matt Blaymire are recovering from close-season knee operations.

FORD A NON-STARTER FOR LEAGUE JOB
Mike Ford has ruled out the possibility of taking over England's rugby league side.

NEW SPONSOR DEAL FOR ROVERS
Hull KR have secured a major new one-year sponsorship deal.

KEAR DISMISSES ENGLAND LINK
Wakefield boss John Kear has issued a statement playing down links with the England coaching vacancy.

FORD IN FRAME FOR LEAGUE JOB
Mike Ford is being considered for the England rugby league head coach's job.

GIANTS RECRUIT CORDING
Huddersfield Giants have signed former Gateshead player Jamie Cording for 2010.

SALFORD SWITCH FOR HOLDSWORTH
Salford City Reds have signed Canterbury Bulldogs goalkicking utility player Daniel Holdsworth.