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<blockquote data-quote="RC" data-source="post: 143502"><p>I've always wodnered how many of the pro's use the big-bad-nasty drugs.</p><p>A few of the boys i work with have either played, or they know someone, at a high level in rugby. Now i'm not going to name any names but they have thrown out very strong suggestions about how big a certain player may look after a summer off. I'm sure a lot of you guys on here train in the gym and when you see some guys coming back after a summer off weighing 12-14lbs more, you begin to question what you're doing wrong in the gym.</p><p></p><p>I read an interview wtih George Gregan a while ago and he says that he takes Caffeine Pills: one beore a match and one at half time. Fair play, nothing wrong with that; there are plenty of players who take creatine as well; and amphetamines are more than likely in use as well. But then there are those legal over-the-counter ones that are deemed as stimulants, but in some sports are banned because of their performance enhancing effect.</p><p></p><p>Cold remedies usually contain the stimulant an athelete would look for, which i believe is the reason Greg Rusedski claimed he was found positive in a drugs test - because he was taking cold remedies.</p><p>But Cocaine and methamphetamine also possesses the same stimulants, which is maybe why athletes, such as Wendell Sailor, are found with these drugs in their system.</p><p></p><p>It's clear to see why these are used when they increase agression, reduce fatigue and increase alertness - they're perfect for a game that's over with in 2 hours!</p><p></p><p>I believe the IRB are the boys who look at testing the players in the world, but it's never been that prevalent an issue. I never read about things like this in any rugby magazine and when players (like Sailor) get caught red handed the rugby media always seem reluctant to cover the story in detail (i.e. providing history, details of IRB drug testing procedures, how rigorous their testing is etc.)</p><p></p><p>Who knows there could be a devious world behind the glamorous visage of tight-fitting jerseys and highly-professional rugby players.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="RC, post: 143502"] I've always wodnered how many of the pro's use the big-bad-nasty drugs. A few of the boys i work with have either played, or they know someone, at a high level in rugby. Now i'm not going to name any names but they have thrown out very strong suggestions about how big a certain player may look after a summer off. I'm sure a lot of you guys on here train in the gym and when you see some guys coming back after a summer off weighing 12-14lbs more, you begin to question what you're doing wrong in the gym. I read an interview wtih George Gregan a while ago and he says that he takes Caffeine Pills: one beore a match and one at half time. Fair play, nothing wrong with that; there are plenty of players who take creatine as well; and amphetamines are more than likely in use as well. But then there are those legal over-the-counter ones that are deemed as stimulants, but in some sports are banned because of their performance enhancing effect. Cold remedies usually contain the stimulant an athelete would look for, which i believe is the reason Greg Rusedski claimed he was found positive in a drugs test - because he was taking cold remedies. But Cocaine and methamphetamine also possesses the same stimulants, which is maybe why athletes, such as Wendell Sailor, are found with these drugs in their system. It's clear to see why these are used when they increase agression, reduce fatigue and increase alertness - they're perfect for a game that's over with in 2 hours! I believe the IRB are the boys who look at testing the players in the world, but it's never been that prevalent an issue. I never read about things like this in any rugby magazine and when players (like Sailor) get caught red handed the rugby media always seem reluctant to cover the story in detail (i.e. providing history, details of IRB drug testing procedures, how rigorous their testing is etc.) Who knows there could be a devious world behind the glamorous visage of tight-fitting jerseys and highly-professional rugby players. [/QUOTE]
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