Doping is currently one of the greatest risks to the integrity and reputation of sport on a global basis. Doping is cheating and is fundamentally contrary to the spirit and values of sport. Anything that makes competition unfair, and doping in particular, undermines the essence of sport. Strict Liability is the underlying principle of anti-doping. Players are solely responsible for any prohibited substance found in their system whether there was an intention to cheat or not. It is imperative that every player understands their personal responsibility and that they incorporate the principle of Strict Liability into their day to day life.
Anti-Doping: Our Responsibility The Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) are fully committed to promoting Clean Sport and working in partnership with UK Anti-Doping (UKAD) and World Rugby, to protect the integrity of our sport. The WRU Anti-Doping Rules are the UK Anti-Doping Rules and are compliant with World Rugby Regulation 21 (Anti-Doping), and the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA). If you are a Player, any coach, trainer, manager, agent, team staff, official, nutritionist, medical or any Member participating or associated under the jurisdiction of the Welsh Rugby Union, then the Anti-Doping Rules will apply to you, regardless of what level you participate at.
Familiarise yourself with the Rules and how it will impact upon you.
The Rules will remain applicable to you until you retire or de-register as a participant of the Game.
If you wish to cancel/end your registration with the WRU (for example you are retiring from the sport), please contact your Club Secretary and the WRU at integrity@wru.wales requesting that you are de-registered.
