Workington Town 

All the players, alongside those from neighbours Whitehaven will take part in the new screening process, which comes after the tragic death of Keighley star Danny Jones last season.

His wife Lizzie has since welcomed the news that cardiac screening was to become compulsory in all three of Rugby League’s professional and semi-professional competitions.

Danny Jones collapsed and died from heart failure triggered by an undetected heart defect whilst playing for Keighley against London Skolars in May.

Town spokesman, Dave Bowden, said: “The rugby league takes its responsibility towards the players seriously.

“I know there have been some tragic events leading to this but it is great that they are doing this now.

“Medical screening is crucial, we have so many players and this is a very hard game.

“Some people may find out that they have a health problem that they had no idea they were walking around with and it could be very treatable.”

Cardiac screening has been compulsory for all Super League players since 2012. And, following consultation with clubs, the RFL has now made screening mandatory for all Championship and League One clubs from 2016.

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