Facts
The Rugby Football Union (RFU) charged Luke Crunden, the athlete, for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. The athlete was selected for an individual doping control test conducted at training on October 28, 2014. The sample tested positive on Nandrolone and clomiphene which are prohibited substances according the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) prohibited list. They are regarded as non-specified substances.
History
The athlete was provisionally suspended and admitted the use of the prohibited substances. During recovery of an operation on his shoulder he had used supplements to strengthen his shoulder believing he used natural ingredients. The athlete does not wish to appeal and admitted consuming these substances he waived his right to attend a disciplinary hearing. The panel took in consideration that it was an early admission and a first violation.
Decision
The period of ineligibility imposed was two years commencing on the date of his provisionally suspension November 14, 2014.
