In October 2005 the Irish Sports Council (ICS) has reported an Anti-Doping Rule Violation against the Athlete IS-1515 (the Athlete) after his sample tested positive for the prohibited substance cannabis in an concentration above the WADA threshold.

After notification the Athlete informed the Panel that he accepted at the very outset the result of the adverse analytical finding and the violation of the Rules and expressed his deep regrets that the incident had taken place. He had no intention to enhance his sport performance with the specified substances.

The Panel decides on 21 December 2005 to impose a 2 month period of ineligibility on the Athlete starting on the date of the provisional suspension.

In August 2004 the Irish Sport Council (ISC) has reported an Anti-Doping Rule Violation against the Athlete IS-1514 (the Athlete) after his sample tested positive for the prohibited substance Erythropoietin (EPO).

After notification the Athlete admitted the use of the substance and therefore the Panel decides on 12 August 2004 to impose a 2 year period of ineligibility on the Athlete starting on the date of the provisional suspension.

Facts
The International Rugby Board (IRB) alleges Sam Chalmers (the player) for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. He was tested out-of-competition on 13 May 2013 while in camp with the Union’s Under 20s squad preparing for the IRB Junior World Championships 2013 the Tournament. His sample contained metabolites of methandienone and stanozolol.

History
The player admitted the anti-doping rule violation by mail. He had taken a pill called Pro SD, to gain weight, for around 2 weeks exactly before his doping test.

Decision
A period of ineligibility of two years, commencing on the date his provisional suspension took effect, namely 11 June 2013. The period of ineligibility runs until midnight on 10 June 2015.

Costs
No order for costs are made.

Facts
The International Rugby Board (IRB) alleges Roman Kulakivskiy the player for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. On 16th November 2012 the Player provided an urine sample during an out-of competition test. His sample tested positive on metenolone and stanozolol, which are prohibited substances on de World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) prohibited list.

History
At the end of December 2011 Mr Kulakivskiy was operated in Lodz (Poland) on the right knee joint. The doctor suggests that with medications used in operational and post operational period has entered some drugs that are prohibited by WADA. However the Player made a false claim the prohibited substances were ingested as a result of the Lodz Hospital medical treatment for his injured knee. The evidence clearly indicated the steroids must have been taken during the Tournament period between 27th October 2012 and 16th November 2012. Given this was after he had been previously tested there was a strong inference the Player thought he would not be tested again. In relation to the Player’s comment he only took substances provided by the Team Doctor or Coach, none of the remaining 11 Players who were tested returned Adverse Analytical Findings. Thus, it was submitted it could be inferred the two steroids were consumed in addition to the substances supplied to the Team. The Player’s lack of honesty in response to questions during the hearing in failing to disclose the circumstances relating to the taking of the banned substances indicated intentional use, possibly to expedite his recovery from on-going problems (which were still present in November) in relation to his knee following surgery.

Decision
The sanction imposed for this anti-doping rule violation is a period of ineligibility of three years (36 months) commencing from 12th December 2012 (being the date upon which the Player’s provisional suspension commenced) and concluding (but inclusive of) the 12th December 2015.

Costs
Written submission should be provided on time.

Facts
The International Rugby Board (IRB) alleges Oleg Lytvynenko(OL), Serhii Sukhikh (SS) and Bogdan Zhulavskyi (BZ) for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. Following the European Nations Cup Division 1B match between Ukraine and Germany in Berlin on 27 October 2012 (the “Match”), one of the players selected for doping control procedures was SS. Instead of presenting himself at the doping control station for testing, he gave his shirt to his team-mate OL, who proceeded to provide a Sample, passing himself off as SS. His ability to perpetrate this deception was facilitated by him obtaining SS’s passport from the national team manager of the Ukraine team, BZ, which he then used to prove that he was SS.

History
OL said that SS had “drank a sports drink "GUITAR" before the match and during and after the match he felt feverishness and he had an excited appearance and he was afraid that his sample will be positive."

Decision
On 27 October 2012 the following anti-doping rule violations were committed:
Serhii Sukhikh
- tampering or attempted tampering with any part of Doping Control, contrary to Regulation 21.2.5;
- failing or refusing to submit to Sample collection, contrary to Regulation.
Sanction: two years Ineligibility concluding on (but inclusive of) 6 December 2014.
Oleg Lytvynenko
- tampering or attempted tampering with any part of Doping Control, contrary to Regulation 21.2.5
Sanction: two years Ineligibility concluding on (but inclusive of) 6 December 2014
Bogdan Zhulavskyi
- tampering or attempted tampering with any part of Doping Control, contrary to Regulation 21.2.5
Sanction: four years Ineligibility concluding on (but inclusive of) 6 December 2016

Facts
The International Rugby Board (IRB) alleges Rodrigo Parada Heit (the player) for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. On 8 June 2012 the player underwent an in-competition doping test. His sample tested positive for the Prohibited Substances, 19-norandrosterone and 19-noretiocholanolone.

History
Due to a ankle injury the player was provided with a prescription for a 25mg dose of Deca-Durabolin which he filled in Cordoba and then took to Salta. There he had a nurse inject him with the substance. Deca-Durabolin is the brand name used for nandrolone in Argentina.
Nandrolone is listed as category S1.Androgenic Anabolic Steroid on the 2012 list of prohibited substances published by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA). Because at the time he used Deca-Durabolin, the Player was no longer in the national team system and he did not expect to be playing for some time, he therefore did not consider himself to be running a risk of committing an anti-doping rule violation. On 9 March 2012 the Player was unexpectedly called up to “Los Pumitas” (the national Under 20 Squad).

Decision
The sanction imposed for these anti-doping rule violations is a period of Ineligibility of two years, commencing 2 July 2012 (the date upon which the Player was notified of the Adverse Analytical Finding and provisionally suspended) and concluding on (but inclusive of 1 July 2014).

The South African Institute for Drug-Free Sport (SAIDS) has reported an anti-doping rule violation against the Athlete after his sample tested positive for the prohibited substance methylhexaneamine (dimethylpentylamine).
After notification a provisional suspension was ordered and the Athlete was heard for the Disciplinary Committee.

The Athlete admitted he had used a supplement purchased from a shop next to his gym. He understood that the product was similar to coffee and provided an energy boost. The Athlete stated that there was no indication on the labeling of the product which gave cause for concern or alarm.

The Committee finds that there is no mention of methylhexaneamine (or any of its synonyms) on the label of the product and the Athlete had not intention to enhance his performance.
Therefore the SAIDS Disciplinary Committee decides to impose a 3 month period of ineligibility on the Athlete starting on the date of the provisional suspension, i.e. 10 April 2012 to 10 July 2012.

Fact
The International Rugby Board (IRB) alleges Miguel Ángel Garcés van Heurck and Paolo Urquieta Ruiz (the players) for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. On 10 March 2012 they each underwent in-competition doping control. Analysis of the samples provided by the Players disclosed the presence of Methylhexaneamine (“MHA”), which is listed in category S6. Stimulants on the 2012 List of Prohibited Substances published by the World Anti-Doping Agency (“WADA”).

History
The players participated in the Las Vegas Invitational Seven-a-Side Rugby Tournament which took place from 7 – 10 February 2012. While in Las Vegas, they visited a store which sold (Sports) supplements. There they purchased a product called “HemoRage”. They were told it was “good”.
The players were responsible for what product they use but they never received the IRB Anti-Doping Handbook in Spanish.
The use of the supplement was used for recovery, they didn't intent to enhance their sport performance.

Decision
On 10 March 2012 each of the Players committed an anti-doping rule violation, namely the presence in their bodily samples of Methylhexaneamine. Methylhexaneamine is a Prohibited Substance under both Regulation 21 and the World Anti Doping Code.
The sanction imposed for these anti-doping rule violations is a period of Ineligibility of 12 months for each of the Players, commencing 2 May 2012 (the date upon which the Players were notified of the Adverse Analytical Finding and provisionally suspended) and concluding on (but inclusive of 1 May 2013).

The South African Institute for Drug-Free Sport (SAIDS) has reported an anti-doping rule violation against the Athlete after his sample tested positive for the prohibited substances Prednisone and Prednisolone.
After notification a provisional suspension was ordered. The Athlete filed a statement in his defence and was heard for the Disciplinary Committee.

The Athlete stated he had used medication prescribed by his medical doctor a few days prior to the event. The Athlete’s doctor confirmed that the Athlete had been suffering from a severe ear infection and that he prescribed medication containing prednisone. The doctor indicated that the medication had no performance enhancing effect for the Athlete. The doctor had neglected to apply for a TUE, or to advise the Athlete to do so himself.

The Committee concludes that the Athlete had used the prescribed medication for a legitimate medical condition. The Athlete has a low degree of fault and he did not know that he could, or should, have applied for a TUE.
Considering the circumstances and to impose an appropriate sanction, the SAIDS Disciplinary Committee decides to impose a 2 month period of ineligibility on the Athlete starting on the date of the provisional suspension, i.e. on 4 May 2011 to 4 July 2011. Therefore the Athlete serves a nominal 2 week period of ineligibility from the date of the hearing, i.e. on 22 June to 4 July 2011.

Facts
The International Rugby Board (IRB) alleges Christopher Hitch for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. On 23 March 2012 the Player provided a urine sample during a in-competition Test. When the Player provided the sample he failed to declare he had taken a
supplement prior to the match. Subsequently, the sample returned an Adverse Analytical Finding for the substance Methylhexaneamine ("MHA").

History
Because he felt very tired, he took the recommended dose of the supplement in lieu of "NODoz" (a caffeine tablet) which the Team Physiotherapist (Mr Raper) distributed to players prior to the match in which he afterwards was tested. The product lists "Geranium (sic) oil extract as an ingredient. The Player was unaware he had consumed a specified substance (ie. MHA) and therefore did not intend to use it to enhance performance.

Decision
The period of suspension should be for a period of six months
commencing on 17'' April 2012 (being the date the Player's provisional suspension commenced) and concluding (but inclusive of) 17 October 2012).