Promotion of Central United FC to LOTTO NRFL Northern Conference
The Sports Tribunal has ordered that Central United Football Club Incorporated (Central) be promoted to the LOTTO NRFL Northern Conference 2023 following a dispute between…
Central United Football Club Incorporated and Northern Region Federation
Dispute – regional football – parties agreed to bring dispute over non-promotion of football club to Tribunal for determination – hearing held – competition regulations…
Drug Free Sport New Zealand v Zane Robertson
20 March 2023 Anti-doping – athletics – presence of and use or attempted use of prohibited substance Erythropoietin (EPO) - Tampering – In-Competition – Non-specified…
New Zealand Olympic middle- and long-distance runner suspended for eight years for anti-doping rule violations
The Sports Tribunal suspended New Zealand athlete Zane Robertson for eight years following anti-doping rule violations involving the presence of a prohibited substance and use…
New Chair appointed to Sports Tribunal
Following the retirement of Hon Sir Bruce Robertson KNZM VGSM, the Governor General has appointed retired Judge, John Macdonald to the position of Tribunal Chair.…
Professional basketballer suspended for one month for anti-doping rule violation
The Sports Tribunal suspended an athlete for returning a positive test for MDMA. The Sports Anti-Doping Rules 2021 recognises “substances of abuse” and provides for…
Drug Free Sport New Zealand v Taane Samuel
Anti-doping – basketball - recreational use in private social setting of Methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) – substance of abuse - used two days before professional game –…
Sports Tribunal 2021/22 Annual Report
The Sports Tribunal has published its Annual Report for 2021/22 See Annual Report