Leeds Rhinos full-back Zak Hardaker and youth-team player Elliot Minchella have been released without charge by police in connection with an alleged assault. 

England international Hardaker was left out of Leeds' 18-6 defeat to the Warrington Wolves last Friday following news of his supposed involvement in the incident.

West Yorkshire Police had appealed for information regarding an assault at a student accommodation building in Leeds after two men forced entry.

But a statement on the Rhinos' official website read: "Leeds Rhinos can confirm that Zak Hardaker and Elliot Minchella have both fully co-operated with the police investigation into an incident in Leeds in February this year.

"Both players have been released without charge and the investigation is now concluded.

"The Rhinos will continue their internal investigation surrounding the incident, however both players will be available for selection this week."