Doping verdict sees Rourke suspended

BLACKPOOL Panthers’ three-quarter Gary Rourke has been suspended until September 25 after being found guilty of taking a banned substance by the Rugby Football League.

Sat, 28 May, 2005 - 01:00

Rourke provided a sample containing ephedrine after Blackpool’s Northern Rail Cup match against Rochdale Hornets on February 27.

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Courts Rugby Person: Rourke Person: Gary Rourke Event: Northern Rail Cup Organisation: BLACKPOOL Panthers’Organisation: Rugby Football League Organisation: Blackpool Organisation: Rochdale Hornets

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