In January 2023 World Rugby reported an anti-doping rule violation against the Chilean rugby player Joaquin Huici Espinosa after his sample - provided in South Africa in Septermber 2022 - tested positive for the prohibited substances 19-norandrosterone and 19-noretiocholanolone (Nandrolone).

Prior in October 2022 the South American Sports Organization (ODESUR) had also had reported that the Athlete's sample - provided in Paraguay in October 2022 - tested positive for Nandrolone.

Following notification a provisional suspension was ordered by ODESUR. Thereupon in February 2023 the Athlete admitted to ODESUR the intentional use of the substance to aid recovery from a shoulder injury.

Hereafter in June 2023 Word Rugby commenced separate proceedings against the Athlete for the presence and use of Nandrolone. In July 2023 the Athlete timely admitted the violation, waived his right for a hearing and accepted the sanction proposed by World Rugby.

World Rugby deems that the Athlete's violation was intentional and determines that he shall receive a 1 year reduction for his timely admission of the anti-doping rule violation.

Therefore World Rugby decides on 14 July 2023 to impose a 3 year period of ineligibililty on the Athlete, starting on the date of the provisional suspension imposed by ODESUR, i.e. on 25 October 2023.

In May 2023 World Rugby reported an anti-doping rule violation against the Paraguayan ruby player Estefano Aranda Caceres after his sample tested positive for the prohibited substance Cannabis.

Following notification the Athlete admitted the violation, waived his right for a hearing, accepted a provisional suspension and the sanction proposed by World Rugby. The Athlete acknowledged the unintentional use of the substance whereas Word Rugby deemed that the violation was due to a Substance of Abuse.

Therefore World Rugby decides on 20 September 2023 to impose a 3 month period of ineligibility on the Athlete, starting on the date of the provisional suspension, i.e. on 8 May 2023.

In July 2022 World Rugby reported an anti-doping rule violation against the Chilean rugby player Vincente Tredinick after his sample tested positive for the prohibited substance Clomifene.

Following notification the Athlete gave a prompt admission, waived his right for a hearing, accepted a provisional suspension and the sanction proposed by World Rugby.

The Athlete admitted the intentional use of the substance. Because he gave a prompt admission and acceptance of sanction within the set deadline he received a 1 year reduction from World Rugby.

Therefore World Rugby decides on 9 February 2023 to impose a 3 year period of ineligibility on the Athlete, starting on the date of the provisional suspension, i.e. on 27 September 2022.

In August 2022 World Rugby reported an anti-doping rule violation against the Canadian rugby player Veronica Harrigan after her sample tested positive for the prohibited substance Canrenone (Spironolactone).

Following notification the Athlete gave a prompt admission, accepted a provisional suspension and the proposed sanction by signing an Acceptance of Consequences Form.

The Athlete admitted the violation and denied the intentional use of the substance. She explained that medication was used prescribed by her family physician as treatment for her condition without a valid TUE.

World Rugby accepts that the violation was not intentional and that she acted with a degree of fault. It deem that there are no grounds to grant a retroactive TUE.

Therefore World Rugby decides on 12 November 2022 to impose a 2 month period of ineligibility on the Athlete, starting on the date of the provisional suspension, i.e. on 5 August 2022.

In September 2022 World Rugby reported an anti-doping rule violation against the Zimbabwean rugby player Tavonga Ablant after his sample tested positive for the prohibited substance 19-norandrosterone (Nandrolone).

Following notification the Athlete gave a prompt admission, waived his right for a hearing, accepted a provisional suspension and the sanction proposed by World Rugby.

The Athlete admitted the intentional use of the substance. Because the Athlete gave a prompt admission and signed the acceptance of sanction within the set deadline he received a 1 year reduction from World Rugby.

Therefore World Rugby decides on 9 February 2023 to impose a 3 year period of ineligibility on the Athlete, starting on the date of the provisional suspension, i.e. on 27 September 2022.

In September 2022 World Rugby reported an anti-doping rule violation against the Chilean rugby player Jaime Paredes after his A and B samples tested positive for the prohibited substance Oxandrolone.

Following notification the Athlete gave a prompt admission, waived his right for a hearing, accepted a provisional suspension and the sanction proposed by World Rugby. The Athlete denied the intentional use and assumed that the supplement he had used was the source of the prohibited substance.

Because the Athlete gave a prompt admission and signed the acceptance of sanction within the set deadline he received a 1 year reduction from World Rugby.

Therefore World Rugby decides on 9 February 2023 to impose a 3 year period of ineligibility on the Athlete, starting on the date of the provisional suspension, i.e. on 15 September 2022.

In February 2022 World Rugby has reported an anti-doping rule violation against the Zimbabwean ruby player Dudlee White-Sharpley after after his sample tested positive for the prohibited substances Boldenone, 19-norandrosterone (Nandrolone) and Tamoxifen.

After notification the Athlete admitted the violation, waived his right for a hearing, accepted the provisional sanction and the sanction proposed by World Rugby.

World Rugby deems that the violation was committed intentionally and considers that the Athlete gave an early admission and accepted the proposed sanction in orde to receive a reduction of the sanction of 1 year.

Therefore World Rugby decides on 6 May 2022 to impose a 3 year period of ineligibility on the Athlete, starting on the date of the provisional suspension, i.e. on 18 February 2022.

In July 2022 World Rugby reported an anti-doping rule violation against the Namibian rugby player Desiderius Sethie after his sample tested positive for the prohibited substance Indapamide.

Following notification the Athlete gave a prompt admission, accepted a provisional suspension and the proposed sanction by signing an Acceptance of Consequnces Form.

The Athlete admitted the violation and denied the intentional use of the substance. He explained that medication was used prescribed by his family physician as treatment for his condition. He was unaware that his medication contained a prohibited substance and that had to apply for a TUE.

World Rugby finds that the Athlete acted with a degree of fault because he failed to check his medication and to make an application for a TUE. Further it accepts that the violation was not intentional and deems that there are no grounds to grant a retroactive TUE.

Therefore World Rugby decides on 17 November 2022 to impose a 3 month period of ineligibility on the Athlete, starting on the date of the provisional suspension, i.e. on 25 July 2022.

In March 2021 World Rugby has reported an anti-doping rule violation against the Russian rugby player Stanislav Selskii after his sample tested positive for the prohibited substance Clomifene.

After notification the Athlete gave a prompt admission, waived his right for a hearing, accepted a provisional suspension and the sanction proposed by World Rugby.

Because of the Athlete's early admission and acceptance of sanction World Rugby decides on 11 August 2021 to impose a reduced 3 year period of ineligibility on the Athlete, starting on the date of the provisional suspension, i.e. on 26 March 2021.

In September 2021 World Rugby has reported an anti-doping rule violation against the Colombian ruby player after her A and B  samples tested positive for the prohibited substance 5-Methylhexan-2-amine (1,4-dimethylpentylamine).

After notification the Athlete admitted the violation, waived her right to be heard, accepted the provisional sanction and the sanction proposed by World Rugby.

World Rugby deems that the violation was not intentional and that there were no grounds for No Significant Fault or Negligence.

Therefore World Rugby decides on 1 December 2021 to impose a 2 year period of ineligibility on the Athlete, starting on the date of the provisional suspension, i.e. on 24 September 2021.