Suspended powerlifter further suspended for new anti-doping rule violations
Suspended powerlifter Hinewai Hausman (formerly known as Hinewai Pouwhare-Anderson) has been suspended by the Sports Tribunal for an additional seven years from participating in all…
Recreational cricketer suspended for anti-doping rule violations
Recreational cricketer Vaibhav Sharma has been suspended by the Sports Tribunal for four years for the possession and attempted use of prohibited substances. Mr Sharma…
School boy eligible for selection to First XV
On 23 June 2023 the Sports Tribunal delivered an oral decision in which it made a declaration that Tommy Taylor (Tommy), a Year 13 student…
Re-sanction of periods of ineligibility for Touch Rugby player serving a lifetime ban
The Sports Tribunal has granted an application from Drug Free Sport NZ (DFSNZ) for New Zealand Touch Rugby Player William Morunga to be re-sanctioned on…
Promotion of Central United FC to LOTTO NRFL Northern Conference
The Sports Tribunal has ordered that Central United Football Club Incorporated (Central) be promoted to the LOTTO NRFL Northern Conference 2023 following a dispute between…
New Zealand Olympic middle- and long-distance runner suspended for eight years for anti-doping rule violations
The Sports Tribunal suspended New Zealand athlete Zane Robertson for eight years following anti-doping rule violations involving the presence of a prohibited substance and use…
New Chair appointed to Sports Tribunal
Following the retirement of Hon Sir Bruce Robertson KNZM VGSM, the Governor General has appointed retired Judge, John Macdonald to the position of Tribunal Chair.…
Professional basketballer suspended for one month for anti-doping rule violation
The Sports Tribunal suspended an athlete for returning a positive test for MDMA. The Sports Anti-Doping Rules 2021 recognises “substances of abuse” and provides for…
Sports Tribunal 2021/22 Annual Report
The Sports Tribunal has published its Annual Report for 2021/22 See Annual Report
Rugby League Player suspended for 1 month for anti-doping rule violation
The Sports Tribunal suspended an athlete for returning a positive test for cannabis. The revised SADR 2021 recognises “substances of abuse” and provides for a…