Dave Taylor and Fuifui Moimoi released by Toronto Wolfpack

The Toronto Wolfpack have released former NRL players Dave Taylor and Fuifui Moimoi before the start of the English Championship competition.

Fellow player Ryan Bailey has also been released by the club in mysterious circumstances.

"They have all left the club with mutual consent," Toronto Wolfpack coach Paul Rowley told NRL.com.

"That's all I can say as far as we're concerned. For legal reasons we can't say much more."

The announcement comes as the 2017 League 1 champions prepare to return to their Manchester base from their week-long warm-weather training camp in Portugal.

Taylor was a big acquisition for the North American club looking to secure promotion to the English Super League this season.

A statement from the club said: "Fuifui Moimoi, Ryan Bailey and Dave Taylor have left Toronto Wolfpack by mutual agreement.

"The club thanks the players for their efforts and we wish them well in their future careers."