Abbreviated TUE application form completed by Player and prescribing physician. Click Here for Form
A standard TUE application form completed by both the Player and his physician. The application must be supported by medical records/reports and forwarded to the RFU. Click Here for Form.
Player or prescribing physician submits completed abbreviated TUE form to RFU, Chris Burns.
Dr Simon Kemp, Head of Sports Medicine – simonkemp@rfu.com should be notified of a standard TUE Application and when appropriate include a statement attesting to the necessity of the use.
The RFU will forward the abbreviated TUE to the appropriate TUEC (IRB/UK Sport).
RFU submits application to the appropriate TUEC (IRB/UK Sport).
On receipt of a completed Abbreviated TUE Form the abbreviated TUE shall be valid for a period of 1 year from date of receipt
Following the decision of the TUEC the Player’s national Union will be advised of the decision
If the TUE is denied the Players national Union will be notified.
The Player may wish to lodge an appeal against the decision to WADA TUEC
It is the responsibility of the Player to resubmit a new abbreviated TUE application Form to his national Union prior to the previous one expiring if the medical condition requires further use of the Prohibited Substance.
WADA notified of decision. WADA may conduct a review of the IRB TUEC decision.
The TUE Certificate of Approval should be copied to the Player and if granted by IRB to UK Sport. The Player should present the TUE Certificate of Approval at the time of any Doping Control test.
