OLDHAM will continue their push for Championship success without recent high-profile signing Zane Musgrove.

The former NRL, Super League and Samoa forward must serve an eight-match ban for the use of unacceptable language relating to disability while still a Warrington player.

The incident occurred during the Challenge Cup semi-final win over Leigh on May 11. The 29-year-old joined Oldham on an 18-month contract later that month.

New Zealand-born Musgrove pleaded guilty and was credited by the RFL operational rules tribunal who heard his case for making an immediate apology and then undertaking education after signing for Oldham.

With the help of his new club, he has completed an understanding and diversity course.

The former South Sydney Rabbitohs, Wests Tigers and St George Illawarra Dragons player joined Warrington ahead of last season, linking up with coach Sam Burgess, an old Souths teammate, and played 38 times for them.

He has so far made three appearances for Oldham, but won’t be available again until late August.

Ambitious Oldham, coached by Sean Long, were promoted from League One last season and have established themselves as second-tier contenders.

They have just agreed a contract extension for 2026 with another former Warrington player, Australian halfback Josh Drinkwater.