Doping is the process in which an athlete takes prohibited drugs or supplements in order to enhance performance. HKRU has a zero-tolerance policy to doping and works in conjunction with World Rugby and the World Anti-Doping Authority (WADA) to ensure Rugby Union remains a clean sport.
![]() | WADA is an international independent agency and the world authority on anti-doping measures, anti-doping research and anti-doping education. It was formed in 1999 to ensure athletes both Nationally and Internationally were dealt with in a consistent manner. |
HK National 7s players | HK National Representative players | Club players/ Coach/ Manager / Administrator | ||
1. WADA’s online resource: Athlete Learning Program about Health and Anti-Doping | ||||
![]() | 1. Go to the WADA education platform https://adel.wada-ama.org and register for a free account 2. Scroll down the course list until you find the ALPHA course 3. Complete the course and quiz 4. Download the certificate of completion 5. Send certificate to [email protected] | Compulsory | Compulsory | Recommended |
2. World Rugby’s online resource: Keep Rugby Clean E-Learning | ||||
![]() | 1. Go to the keep rugby clean platform https://keeprugbyclean.worldru... and register for a free account 2. Click the E-Learning tab and complete the module and associated quiz questions 3. Download the certificate of completion 4. Send certificate to [email protected] | Compulsory | Compulsory | Recommended |
3. Athlete Whereabouts | ||||
Players in the 'Elite Testing Pool' may be tested out-of-competition with no advance warning. These players must keep information on their whereabouts up to date on an online system (ADAMS). All National 7s players - Read more | Compulsory | Not required | Not required |