IRB steps up war on drugs with global tests

THE International Rugby Board has put in place a global “Out of Competition” testing programme in a further effort to keep rugby free from drugs.

The programme, which began in October, has been set up with 27 member unions. More than 1,000 players have been placed in a registered testing pool, with more to follow.

Under the programme, player whereabouts information, including where they live, which club they play with, where they train and their national training/playing commitments has been sought.