Anti-Doping Update Season 2021-22
Doping is now one of the greatest challenges facing sport today. The RFU values the contribution that sport can make to health, national pride and social development when fostered within a strong ethical environment. The RFU identifies teamwork, respect, enjoyment, discipline and sportsmanship as the core values of rugby; its mission is to protect the spirit of rugby from being undermined by doping and to protect a player’s fundamental right to participate in clean sport.
The following education will take place during Season 21-22:
| England Squads | Face to Face Sessions & Online Learning |
| Gallagher Premiership Squads | Face to Face Sessions |
| Allianz Premier 15s Squads | Online Learning |
| Championship Rugby | Face to Face Sessions |
| RFU Funded Academies | Face to Face Sessions |
| National League One | Online Learning & Educational materials |
| National League Two (North & South) | Educational materials |
Community education will be run on a club by club basis - further details are available upon request.
For a more detailed summary on past seasons please see the RFU Anti-Doping Reports.
For the latest testing information for Season 21-22 please see the below link:
https://www.ukad.org.uk/quarterly-reports-ukads-testing-programme
Additional information on education and testing can also be found in World Rugby Anti-Doping reports.
