Three New Zealand club rugby players have been banned by NZ Rugby for doping offences. Three club players have been banned from participating in rugby after the New Zealand Rugby Judicial Committee completed the latest hearings of anti-doping allegations brought by Drug Free Sport New Zealand (DFSNZ). Otago club player Blake Ensor admitted seven violations involving possession and use of Metandienone (Dianabol) and Clenbuterol in 2014, and possession of Metandienone and Tamoxifen (Nolvadex) in 2015. READ MORE:* Former NZ Sevens player banned for dopingThe trafficking allegations, and allegations of use in 2015 were therefore dismissed by the judicial committee. Conor Hirini was a registered club player in Horowhenua Kapiti when he purchased Clenbuterol in October 2014.

Source: Stuff December 23, 2018 22:28 UTC