Wallabies and Queensland Reds prop James Slipper banned for cocaine use GEORGINA ROBINSON AND TOM DECENT1 NEWSReds skipper James Slipper has been banned for two months for failing two drugs tests. Rugby Australia chief executive Raelene Castle confirmed Slipper, 28, had tested positive twice to cocaine this season. "Last week I was advised by our integrity unit that one of our Wallabies and Queensland Reds players, James Slipper, had returned a positive test for cocaine," Castle told reporters. READ MORE:* Crusaders lose Whitelock and Crotty* Knowler: Bold Boyd a big loss to NZ Rugby* Origin attitude Cooper's problem: Sopoaga"James recorded his first positive test for cocaine in February. "I take full responsibility for my actions and apologise unreservedly to my family, the QRU, Rugby Australia, my teammates, coaches, and all rugby supporters.

Source: Stuff May 24, 2018 01:18 UTC