Saints suspend Eastmond

St Helens have suspended Bath-bound Kyle Eastmond pending an investigation into alleged serious misconduct.

Saints have not divulged the nature of the incident but it seems likely to hasten the England international’s departure for the 15-man code.

The revelation comes just two weeks after hallf-back Eastmond, 21 confirmed his intention to switch codes at the season, when his current contract expires.

Eastmond has signed a three-year deal with Bath from November but may now be freed to join up with the Aviva Premiership club early.

A statement said: “St Helens RFC have announced that Kyle Eastmond has been suspended pending an investigation into serious misconduct.

“No further comment will be made until completion of the investigation.”