NZRU 2017 DFSNZ vs Glen Robertson

In November 2015 the New Zealand Medicines and Medical Devices Safety Authority (Medsafe) informed DFSNZ about the results of Medsafe’s investigation into an internet drug supplier NZ Clenbuterol and provided DFSNZ details about the internet purchases of prohibited substances made by the rugby player Glen Robertson.

Hereafter in September 2017 Drug Free Sport New Zealand (DFSNZ) has reported two anti-doping rule violations against the Respondent Glen Robertson for the use, attempted use and possession of the prohibited substance clenbuterol.

After notification a provisional suspension was ordered and he was heard for the New Zealand Rugby Union Judicial Committee.
The Respondent gave a prompt admission for possession and use of clenbuterol in 2015 and stated that he used the substance to lose weight so he would feel better of himself.

The Committee considers in this case that the Respondent gave a prompt admission and that there were substantial delays in the proceedings not attributed to the Respondent.
Therefore the Judicial Committee decides on 21 December 2017 to impose a 4 year period of ineligibility on the Respondent starting backdated on 3 February 2017.

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National Decisions
Date
21 December 2017
Arbitrator
Drummond, Roger
Paterson, Barry
Upton, Bernie
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New Zealand Rugby Union Anti-Doping Tribunal
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New Zealand
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English
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Use / attempted use
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Commencement of ineligibility period
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Rugby (WR) - World Rugby
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Drug Free Sport New Zealand (DFSNZ)
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S1. Anabolic Agents
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Clenbuterol NZ website
Retirement
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