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Anti doping decisions
World RugbyNew anti-doping education partnership for rugby in South Africa A collaborative anti-doping education meeting involving the key stakeholders in South African Rugby was held
#BeYourselfSevens players get behind #BeYourself campaign at Rugby World Cup Sevens World Rugby successfully launches the #BeYourself campaign at the recent Rugby World Cup Sevens 2018 in San Francisco.
Press releasesU20s players unite to Keep Rugby Clean Players, teams, officials and tournament staff at the World Rugby U20 Championship 2018 in France have been supporting the event’s Keep Rugby Clean Day, reiterating their commitment to maintaining a level playing field in rugby.
Press releasesWorld Rugby announces 2017 anti-doping programme results World Rugby has announced details of its 2017 anti-doping programme, reaffiriming its commitment to the promotion of a level playing field on WADA 'Play True Day'.
Anti-DopingWorld Rugby statement: Kenya Investigation finds no evidence to support allegations of systematic doping practices within the Kenya Rugby Football Union.
Anti DopingDel Fava warns young players on the dangers of doping Former Italy international Carlo Del Fava speaks out about the realities of taking banned substances.
Anti-dopingSri Lanka player suspended for doping violation Nuwan Hettiarachchi (26) from Sri Lanka was suspended for six months after taking a natural remedy that was contaminated.
Anti-dopingWorld Rugby anti-doping decision Maxim Gargalic from Moldova has been suspended for two years following a rule violation.
Zimbabwe player banned for supplying steroids Former Under 20 player Shane Joubert has been suspended for six years under the IRB's anti-doping regulations.
IRB anti-doping decision Two players from Namibia tested positive for a banned substance after an Africa Cup Division 1B match against Tunisia in Senegal.