Overview:

Anti-doping – Medsafe investigation into NZ Clenbuterol – rugby league player (MS) admitted violation of Sports Anti-Doping Rules (SADR) 2015 rule 2.2 and 2.6 – non-specified substance – admitted purchasing to aid weight-loss – lack of knowledge of substance – violation not intentional – presumptive two year period of ineligibility applied – suspended for two years from 27 May 2017 backdated for timely admission and substantial delay