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UKAD 2014 RFL vs Rhys Pugsley
July 7, 2014
In March 2016 UK Anti-Doping (UKAD) has reported an anti-doping rule violation against the Athlete Rhys Pugsley after his sample tested positive for the prohibited substance Nandrolone. After notification a provisional suspension was ordered.
The Athlete gave a prompt admission for the intentional use of the substance without providing any further information. Considering this is his second anti-doping rule violation and with his level of fault UKAD decides on 16 June 2016 to impose an 8 year period of ineligibility on the Athlete starting on the date of the provisional suspension, i.e. on 3 March 2016.