Rugby League: Hopoate resigns from West Tigers

Rugby league winger John Hopoate has announced his resignation from the West Tigers club.

Hopoate issued a statement through his manager saying he believed his decision was in the best interests of the club, its sponsors and its supporters.

Last night the Wests Tigers board met to consider calls for Hopoate's sacking.

Hopoate received widespread publicity following his appearance before the National Rugby League judiciary last week when he received a 12 match suspension for unsportsmanlike conduct.