Facts
The French Rugby Federation (Fédération Française de Rugby, FFR) charges respondent M116 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During a match on June 5, 2011, a sample was taken for doping test purposes. The sample tested positive on a metabolite of cannabis. Cannabis is a prohibited substance according the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) prohibited list and is regarded as a specified substance.
History
The respondent had used cannabis a few days before the doping test. He consumed this substance occasionally to relieve
severe pain resulting from injuries related to rugby. There was no intention to enhance sport performance.
Decision
1. The sanction is a period of ineligibility of six months, in which the respondent can't take part in competition or sports manifestations organized or authorized by the FFR.
2. The period of ineligibility will be reduced by the period already served by the decision of July 29, 2011, by the disciplinary committee of the FFR.
3. The decision (three months period of ineligibility) of July 29, 2011, by the disciplinary committee of the FFR should be modified.
4. The decision will start on the date of notification.
5. The decision will be published and sent to the parties involved.
