World Rugby maintained its commitment to drug-free sport with a record program of intelligent testing, education and Keep Rugby Clean awareness in '15.
With a budget increase of almost 30%, World Rugby carried out more tests in '15 than ever before -- a total of 3,562 -- showing a commitment to protecting clean athletes by promoting a level playing field. The intelligent testing program featured targeted tests in and out-of-competition for both blood and urine involving male and female players involved in both 15s and sevens (World Rugby).
World Anti-Doping Agency President Craig Reedie said Kenya "has found funding for an anti-doping structure and has prepared necessary legislation but the African country still needs to deliver by April 5 or risk being non-compliant."
Kenya "missed a WADA deadline in February to implement new regulations in a country where about 40 athletes have been banned for doping in the last three years." Reedie: "We understand funding is now available and they need to pass legislation, we know the type of legislation they are talking about which is acceptable. They (Kenya) are very well aware of what they need to do. They need to reply to us by April 5" (REUTERS, 3/1).
