England forward Trout served ban for cannabis

England forward Owen Trout served a one-month ban after testing positive for a cannabis metabolite, following a Super League match against Wakefield in March. The case matters as Trout admitted using cannabis and completed an approved treatment programme; he is due to join NRL side Sharks this off-season.

UK Anti-Doping notified the 27-year-old of the result and a provisional suspension on 22 May. Trout said he had smoked a cannabis joint and eaten a cannabis gummy in the week before the test; he was charged on 20 July, and the ban was deemed served between 22 May and 21 June. He made 26 appearances for Leigh in 2026 and has one England cap, earned against Australia last year.