In April 2017 the Rugby Football Union (RFU) has reported an anti-doping rule violation against the Athlete Michael Lowis after his sample tested positive for the prohibited substances drostanolone and trenbolone.
After notification a provisional suspension was ordered. The Athlete did not contest the charge, filed no statement in his defence and waived his right to be heard.
Considering that the Athlete gave no explanation and without grounds for a reduced sanction the National Anti-Doping Panel decides on 20 July 2017 to impose a 4 year period of ineligibility on the Athlete starting on the date of the provisional suspension, i.e. on 10 April 2017.
