England forward Trout served one-month ban for cannabis

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 5 Nov, 16:55 · Archive

England forward Owen Trout served a one-month ban after testing positive for cannabis. The 27-year-old tested positive for carboxy-THC, a cannabis metabolite, following a Super League match against Wakefield Trinity on 20 March. He admitted to smoking a cannabis joint and consuming a cannabis gummy in the week leading up to the test.

UK Anti-Doping informed Trout of the results and provisionally suspended him on 22 May. He was formally charged on 20 July, but the one-month ban was adjudged to have been fully served between 22 May and 21 June. Trout completed an approved substance of abuse treatment programme.

The ban explained Trout's absence from Leigh Leopards matches between mid-May and late June. Leigh head coach Adrian Lam said in June that the club was supporting Trout through the process. Trout made 26 appearances in his final season for Leigh before joining NRL side Cronulla Sharks from the 2027 season. He has won one England cap, against Australia last year.

How it is being reported

• Trout's Leigh absence down to cannabis banEngland forward Owen Trout's one-month absence from Leigh Leopards matches last season was due to a ban after testing positive for cannabis.Sky Sports · 5 Nov, 16:00
• England forward Trout served ban for cannabisEngland forward Owen Trout served a one-month ban after testing positive for cannabis.BBC Sport · 5 Nov, 15:19

In this story: Owen Trout · England · Leigh Leopards · Wakefield Trinity · Cronulla Sharks · Adrian Lam · Australia

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