Related cases:
SDT 2004_14 New Zealand Rugby League vs Vince Whare
February 17, 2005
ST 2010 DFSNZ vs Vince Whare
March 1, 2010
The New Zealand Rugby League (NZRL) has reported an anti-doping rule violation against the Respondent after his sample tested positive for the prohibited substance Cannabis. This was Respondent’s second anti-doping violation. On the first occasion, on 17 March 2005, he was reprimanded, fined and ordered to pay costs.
NZRL notified the Respondent and ordered a provisional suspension. The Respondent filed a statement in his defence and was heard for the Tribunal. Respondent testified he had used Cannabis for relief during a time of difficult personal circumstances and not to enhance his sport performance.
The Tribunal concludes this was Respondent’s second violation and he did not use Cannabis for performance-enhancing purposes.
The Sports Disputes Tribunal of New Zealand decides to impose a 2 year period of ineligibility on the Respondent starting on the date of his provisional suspension.
