The Virtual Terrace • Re: Stringent Drug testing / should the RFL follow suit
Someday wrote:
My Mate Ronnie wrote:
The RFU run an illicit drugs programme independent of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), and carried out 332 tests during the 2017-2018 season, 94% of which were hair samples and have a 3-5 month detection period.
If it helps to stop players taking drugs yes
why have a testing policy that goes beyond WADA, but with a result less than WADA?
"Under the programme, players are guaranteed anonymity for a first offence, but are fined and required to undergo a rehabilitation programme, which the authorities insist is enough of a deterrent."
when they catch them, there's no ban, just a quiet word and its brushed under the carpet.
another fine spin from the RFU
Statistics: Posted by Lazy J — Thu Apr 25, 2019 1:17 pm