Facts
The International Rugby Board (IRB) alleges James Paterson (the player) for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. On 27th September 2011, the Player provided a urine sample during an In-Competition Test conducted on behalf of the Rugby World Cup (RWC), the Tournament Organiser of RWC 2011 held in New Zealand. His sample tested positive on for the substance Oxycodone. Oxycodone is classified as a narcotic under s.7 of the World Anti-Doping Agency's (WADA) List of Prohibited Substances and Methods. It is a specified substance.
History
The player used several medications because of the pain he suffered from a shoulder injury. The medication included the strong pain killer Oxycodone, an opium derivative narcotic. He did list the medication on the doping control form.
Decision
For the reasons outlined, the sanction imposed for this anti-doping rule violation is a period of ineligibility of four months from October 13, 2011 (being the date upon which the Player's provisional suspension commenced) and concluding (but not inclusive of) February 13, 2012.
Costs
Written submissions should be provided on time.
