In August 2022 United Kingdom Anti-Doping (UKAD) has reported an anti-doping rule violation against the rugby player Russell Spiers after his sample tested positive for the prohibited substance Boldenone.
Following notification the Athlete gave a prompt admission, waived his right for a hearing, accepted a provisional suspension and the sanction proposed by UKAD. He stated that he had used the substance to recover from his injury.
UKAD deemed that the violation was intentional and considers that the Athlete shall receive a 1 year reduction for his timely admission of the anti-doping rule violation.
Therefore on 9 February 2023 UKAD decides to impose a 3 year period of ineligibility on the Athlete, starting on the date of the provisional suspension, i.e. on 26 August 2022.
