Anti-Doping Violation: Michael Lowis
Michael Lowis (Clevedon RFC) has been suspended for a period of four years from all sport following the decision of a national anti-doping independent panel for an anti-doping violation.
The 40-year-old rugby player tested positive for the presence of the prohibited substances Drostanolone and Trenbolone (metabolite 17-epi trenbolone).
He was tested following a match between Clevedon RFC and Bridgewater & Albion RFC on 15 March 2017.
Lowis will receive a credit for the period of his provisional suspension – which began on 10 April 2017 – the start date for the period of ineligibility of four years from any sport.
The independent panel consisted of William Norris QC (Chair), Blondel Thompson and Professor Gordon McInnes.
To read the full judgment click here
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