Facts
The UK Anti-Doping Limited (“UKAD”) charged Ceri Davies (the “Athlete”) for a omission of the Anti-Doping Rules. On October 1, 2011, during a competition match the Athlete provided an urine sample for analysis. The analysis revealed the presence of 2-alpha-methyl-5-alpha-androstan-3-alpha-ol-17-one, a metabolite of drostanolone which is a prohibited substance on the WADA list 2011. On November 14, 2011, the Athlete admitted the charge in writing and acceded to the consequences specified in the charge.
Decision
1. An Anti-Doping Rule Violation contrary to Article 2.1 has been established;
2. A period of Ineligibility of two years is imposed;
3. That period of Ineligibility is deemed to have commenced as from November 3, 2011, and therefore will end at midnight on November 2, 2013.
d. The Athlete’s status during this period of Ineligibility shall be as set out in Article 10.10:
Appeal
The athlete, the WRU (Welsh Rugby Union), the International Rugby Board and the World Anti-Doping Agency have a right of appeal.
