The Brisbane Broncos were this evening informed by the NRL and Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority (ASADA) that player James Segeyaro has been provisionally suspended under the NRL’s Anti-Doping Policy.

The Broncos have been working closely with the NRL since being alerted to the positive test early this evening.

The club has been informed that the Provisional Suspension Notice asserts that player returned a positive A-sample for di-hydroxy LGD-4033 which is prohibited by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) and the NRL’s Anti-Doping Policy.

With athletes unable to participate in any WADA-compliant sport while an investigation of this kind is underway, the player has been immediately stood down.

Under due process through the Anti-Doping policy, the player now has the opportunity to have his B sample tested.

The club is endeavouring to contact our player, who is currently overseas on holiday.

As this matter is currently an active investigation, the Broncos are unable to make any further comment.