Frankie Sheahan 'in the clear'

Munster and Ireland rugby hooker Frankie Sheahan was today cleared of drug taking charges and had his two-year ban from world rugby lifted.

Frankie Sheahan 'in the clear'

Munster and Ireland rugby hooker Frankie Sheahan was today cleared of drug taking charges and had his two-year ban from world rugby lifted.

Sheahan, who has asthma, was suspended in July after testing positive for the banned substance salbutamol, which he uses as part of his medication. He immediately lodged an appeal to clear his name.

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