# Chris Vui’s Four-Year Doping Ban Upheld | Bristol News

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Podcast: [Bristol News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/bristol-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7574695)
Published: 2026-07-16T12:14:16+00:00
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Rugby star Chris Vui’s dream of competing in the Rugby World Cup was shattered when he tested positive for a steroid-linked substance — a violation that’s now cost him a four-year ban. Despite years of fighting to prove his innocence, claiming the contamination came from a tainted supplement, the Court of Arbitration for Sport upheld the ban. Vui, who played over 100 games for Bristol Bears, insists he never knowingly used banned substances — a stance that clashes with his deeply held athletic values. While CAS acknowledged delays in notifying him of the positive test and backed down slightly on the ban’s start date, they stood by the B-sample results. Now, Vui must wait until next year to return to the pitch — but he’s already turning his focus toward redemption and rebuilding his legacy. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/5b26ff7e57c0139c

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