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Saturday, May 16

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Conor McGregor vs. Max Holloway Fight Announcement Reportedly Imminent Amid Viral Doping Test Post

People are still waiting to hear official news, and that moment may be close. A new report says Conor McGregor is nearing a UFC return, with a possible opponent reportedly locked in. The story has added more buzz to the comeback talk,…

Simona Halep, Banned for Doping, Gets Emotional on 9-Month Ban: ‘I Kept Fighting’

Former World No.1 Simona Halep recently had an open conversation about the doping scandal that marred her career. The two-time Major champion from Romania tested positive for a banned substance back in 2022, which saw her incur an initial…

Friday, May 15

12

UK publication again implies Springboks have a doping problem

A leading UK publication has again suggested the Springboks have a 'drugs test' problem on the back of a ban for Asenathi Ntlabakanye.

Lions and Springbok prop Ntlabakanye given doping ban

www.rte.ie

South Africa prop Asenathi Ntlabakanye has been banned for 18 months due to an anti-doping rule violation, his Lions franchise confirmed on Thursday, ruling the player out of the 2027 Rugby World Cup barring a successful appeal.

Thursday, May 14

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Springbok prop set to miss Rugby World Cup after doping ban

www.independent.co.uk

Asenathi Ntlabakanye has been banned for 18 months for the violation, meaning he will miss next year’s World Cup

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Springboks' Ntlabakanye set to miss World Cup after doping ban

www.bbc.co.uk

South Africa prop Asenathi Ntlabakanye is banned for 18 months for breaking anti-doping rules - ruling him out of the 2027 World Cup.

Springbok prop Asenathi Ntlabakanye, who faced Leinster last weekend, banned for 18 months following doping violation

www.independent.ie

South Africa prop Asenathi Ntlabakanye has been banned for 18 months due to an anti-doping rule violation, his Lions franchise confirmed on Thursday, ruling the player out of the 2027 Rugby World Cup barring a successful appeal.

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“Casts cloud” – Seven Springboks Banned for Doping as Telegraph Questions World Cup Wins

www.ruck.co.uk

South African rugby has enjoyed one of the most successful periods in its history, with the South Africa national rugby union team lifting back-to-back Rugby World Cup titles in 2019 and 2023 and cementing…

Springbok’s doping ban: When does it come into effect and when it’ll end

Following Springbok Asenathi Ntlabakanye's 18-month suspension, here's a timeline breakdown of when his sanction will begin and end.

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Springbok banned for doping with immediate effect

www.ruck.co.uk

The Lions have been hit with a major blow, as Springboks tight-head prop Asenathi Ntlabakanye has been handed an 18-month ban for an anti-doping rule violation. Join RUCK’s Instagram broadcast…

Ntlabakanye cops big doping ban

www.sarugbymag.co.za

Lions and Springbok prop Asenathi Ntlabakanye has received a hefty punishment for an anti-doping rule violation.

Lions statement: Springbok Asenathi Ntlabakanye hit with doping ban

www.rugbypass.com

South Africa's Lions have said that they will "deliberate on the appropriate next steps" after Springboks tighthead prop Asenathi Ntlabakanye was handed an 18-month doping ban.

Rising Springbok star cops hefty ‘doping’ ban

A talented Springbok forward will miss the 2027 World Cup after receiving a significant ban for a 'doping' offence.

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FIFA announces cross-border anti-doping cooperation for 2026 WC

www.dailyfinland.fi

FIFA on Wednesday announced a joint anti-doping initiative with agencies from the United States, Canada and Mexico ahead of the 2026 World Cup, which will be co-hosted across the three countries from June 11 to July 19.

Wednesday, May 13

16

No formal accusations levied against Russian anti-doping body — RUSADA chief

tass.com

The World Anti-Doping Agency stated earlier that it was continuing to review materials about Loginova's alleged involvement in doping fraud at the 2014 Winter Olympic Games in Sochi

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Suspended Former World Record Holder Charged with Tampering in Doping Controversy

Kenyan athletics in 2026 is still dealing with fresh doping cases, and the pressure on the sport is not easing! Just a couple of months ago, 27 Kenyan athletes were suspended for doping-related issues. A fresh charge was levied against…

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Russian Anti-Doping Agency maintains constructive relations with WADA

tass.com

RUSADA sends monthly testing reports to the World Anti-Doping Agency and receives feedback, Veronika Loginova said

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Ex-Georgia captain hit with 11-year doping ban

www.sarugbymag.co.za

Former Georgia captain Merab Sharikadze has been handed an 11-year ban after being found guilty of orchestrating a urine-swap scheme to help teammates evade anti-doping controls.

Tuesday, May 12

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Six rugby players banned after urine-swapping doping scandal

www.skysports.com

Six players from Georgia's rugby team have been handed long bans - including one for 11 years - for their involvement in a urine-swapping scheme to cheat anti-doping tests in one of the sport's biggest corruption scandals.