Novocastrians Rugby Drugs Policy (June 2026)

The use of drugs is not tolerated in any form or at any time whatsoever at Sutherland Park. Any member of Novocastrians Rugby Football Club found either in possession of or taking an illegal substance will be expelled from membership without notice and reports to the relevant authorities will be made.

With regard to the use of drugs by Playing Members, Novocastrians adopts, supports and will apply all RFU drugs policies from time to time in force including, without limitation, RFU Regulation 20 on Anti-Doping and the RFU’s illicit drugs policy – see here.