Welsh Rugby Union Statement

Welsh Rugby Union | Wales & Regions Published 12:41 pm 11th Jun 2003 News

At the meeting of the WRU General Committee last Thursday a resolution was passed that certain players of Penygraig RFC should be charged with doping offences under the WRU’s anti-doping regulations arising out of the alleged refusal of players to submit to doping control tests on 14 May, 2003, at the Silver Ball final. Consideration is being given to possibly one or more club officials of Penygraig RFC also being charged.

The resolution also stated that a Special Disciplinary Panel should be appointed to hear the cases. and that the Special Disciplinary Panel should comprise:

a) a senior independent legal practitioner who will act as Chairman
b) an experienced medical practitioner with knowledge of doping in sport
c) a Member of the Board or General Committee with relevant knowledge and experience

Patrick Harrington QC has been approached to act as Chairman of the Special Disciplinary Panel and it is the hope of the WRU that the hearings will take place in the latter half of July, 2003.

Issued by Welsh Rugby Union
10 June, 2003