In a shocking development that has sent ripples through the rugby league community, James Tedesco, star fullback and captain of the Sydney Roosters, has been banned and temporarily suspended from all sporting activities after reportedly returning a positive doping test during a routine anti-doping screening.
According to early reports, officials from the National Rugby League (NRL) confirmed that the sample collected during a recent testing round indicated the presence of a prohibited performance-enhancing substance, prompting an immediate provisional suspension while the case undergoes further investigation.
Sources close to the situation say the league’s integrity unit has launched a full review, which will determine whether the substance was taken intentionally or entered Tedesco’s system through supplements or other means. During this period, the Roosters captain will not be eligible to train or compete in any NRL-sanctioned events.
The Sydney Roosters released a brief statement acknowledging the situation and confirming they are cooperating fully with the investigation conducted under the league’s anti-doping policy.
Meanwhile, the Australian Sports Anti‑Doping Authority is expected to conduct further analysis, including a B-sample test, which could either confirm or overturn the initial result.
If the positive test is confirmed, Tedesco could face a lengthy suspension from the NRL, potentially impacting both his club career and his role with the Australia national rugby league team.
Fans and analysts are now waiting for official updates as the investigation unfolds. The final ruling could take several weeks, depending on laboratory confirmations and disciplinary proceedings.
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