Anti-doping case decisions

  • Drug Free Sport New Zealand v Samuel Henry

    Overview: Anti-doping – Rugby league player based in Whangarei (H) tested positive for a metabolite of cannabis in a concentration higher than that permitted under the Prohibited List in a sample taken from him in competition – provisionally suspended without opposition – admitted violation of Sports Anti-Doping Rules 2018 (SADR) Rule 2.1 and asked to be…

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  • Drug Free Sport New Zealand v Hayden Blackley

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    Overview: Anti-doping – Medsafe investigation into NZ Clenbuterol – 2015 (HB) rugby league player – possession and attempted use of clenbuterol – non-specified substance prohibited at all times – admitted violations – provisionally suspended without opposition – joint memorandum filed – sanction proposed by parties based on previous cases – Tribunal imposed a two year sanction…

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  • Drug Free Sport New Zealand v Zane Hopman

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    Overview: Anti-doping – Martial artist (ZH) admitted violations 2014 SADR 3.2 and 3.6 – Medsafe investigation into NZ Clenbuterol – online purchase of testosterone propionate, trenbolone acetate and tamoxifen – provisionally suspended without opposition – admitted violations but said he never used the products and was not aware he was subject to SADR or that online…

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  • Drug Free Sport New Zealand v Kael McEnteer

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    Overview: Anti-doping – Medsafe investigation into NZ Clenbuterol – 2014 (KM) rugby league player – possession and attempted use of clenbuterol – non-specified substance prohibited at all times – admitted violations – provisionally suspended without opposition – joint memorandum filed – sanction proposed by parties based on relevant factors including previous cases – respondent did not…

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  • Drug Free Sport New Zealand v Nicholas Byrne

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    Overview: Anti-doping – (NB) cyclist – tested positive for testosterone and anastrozole and their metabolites – substances prohibited at all times – provisionally suspended without opposition – requested B sample analysis which confirmed A sample results – admitted violation – asked to be heard as to sanction – prior to hearing joint memorandum filed by parties…

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  • Drug Free Sport New Zealand v Harrisyn Jones

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    Overview: Anti-doping – Medsafe investigation into NZ Clenbuterol – 2015 (HJ) cricket player – possession and attempted use of clenbuterol – non-specified substance prohibited at all times – admitted violations – provisionally suspended without opposition – joint memorandum filed – sanction proposed by parties based on previous cases – Tribunal advised parties it wished to reconsider…

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  • Drug Free Sport New Zealand v Richard Brougham

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    Overview: Anti-doping – Medsafe investigation into NZ Clenbuterol – 2014 (RB) hockey player and coach – possession of clenbuterol and attempted use of nadrolone and dianabol – provisional suspension opposed – given total timeframes not appropriate to impose provisional suspension order – expedite substantive hearing – admitted violations of possession and attempted use – substances prohibited…

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  • Drug Free Sport New Zealand v Brendon Keenan

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    Overview: Anti-doping – long distance runner (BK)– online purchase of Erythropoietin (EPO) from DRS Labs – intercepted by NZ Customs – referred to Medsafe for investigation – substance forfeited – referred to DFSNZ for possession and attempted use – provisionally suspended without opposition – admitted violation of Sports Anti-Doping Rules (SADR) 2017 – non specified substance…

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  • Drug Free Sport New Zealand v Dylan Turner

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    Overview: Anti-doping – Powerlifter (DT) – admitted violations of Sports Anti-Doping Rules (SADR) 2018 – tested positive for prohibited substance – GW 1516 – intentional use of a non specified substance – provisionally suspended without opposition – did not wish to be involved in a hearing – no defence advanced – no information or explanation provided…

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  • Drug Free Sport New Zealand v A Minor

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    Overview: Anti-doping involving a minor – tested positive for prohibited substance Dimethylpentylamine – taken from athlete in competition – provisionally suspended without opposition – admitted violation – joint memorandum filed as to proposed sanction – unintentional use of specified substance – consumed “Kick pre-workout” product – standard 2 year period of ineligibility – reduced sanction no…

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