Appo, who played for Bradford Bulls in the Betfred Championship, has travelled to his home country of Papua New Guinea, a court has heard.

The Bulls swiftly sacked the forward last week after a statement made by West Yorkshire Police. "Following today’s West Yorkshire Police statement, the Bradford Bulls have cance

Bradford Bulls have terminated the contract of Papua New Guinea forward Keven Appo after he was charged with rape, sexual assault and two counts of assault. The Championship club have acted swiftly following a statement from West Yorkshire Police confirming that the 25-year-old has been charged following an investigation by Calderdale District’s Adult Protection Team following a report that was made in April 2024.

Sacked Bradford Bulls rugby player Keven Appo fled the UK just five hours after being charged with rape, a court heard. The rugby league star was charge with rape, sexual assault and two counts of assault, the BBC reports.

A rugby league player who was charged with rape, sexual assault and two counts of assault has fled to his home country of PNG.

Keven Appo, 25, a Papua New Guinea international, has been charged with a number of offences including rape, sexual assault on a female and two counts of assault. West Yorkshire Police said the charges relate to an investigation by Calderdale District Adult Protection Team following a report made in April 2024.

Keven Appo fled the country within five hours of being granted bail, a court heard A rugby league player who was charged with rape, sexual assault and two counts of assault has fled to his home country of Papua New Guinea.