World Cup captain who disappeared from rugby handed four-year drugs ban

A Bristol Bears player was banned for four years12:30, 16 Jul 2026World Rugby have confirmed that former Bristol Bears lock Chris Vui was banned for four years due to failing an out-of-competition drugs test, according to Bristol Live.‌The 33-year-old has not played professional rugby since September 2023 when he was captain of Samoa at the Rugby World Cup.‌Vui was also a key player for Bristol with his athleticism and lineout prowess a key part of Pat Lam's game plan having made 101 appearances for the Gallagher Prem club.‌JOIN OUR WALES RUGBY FACEBOOK PAGE Latest news, analysis and much moreWorld Rugby have revealed Vui was banned because the drug test found 19-norandrosterone in a urine sample, which, in elevated levels, above 2 ng per ml of urine, indicates the use of the anabolic ster