The ARU condemns the use of performance enhancing drugs and abides by the WADA's Prohibited Substance List and testing protocols.

The ARU, as part of the International Rugby Board, was one of the first sporting bodies in Australia to become a signatory to WADA in 2004 and has spent considerable resources on ensuring the game in Australia is drug-free and that all players are fully educated and informed.

The ARU has contracted ASADA to conduct its anti-doping program including testing and education sessions for its players.

The Wallabies, all Australian Super 14 teams, the Australian Under-21, Australian Under-19, Australian Sevens and the State Academy teams as well as the teams involved in the National Under-16 Championship, Australian Schools Championship and National Women's Championship are involved in this program on an ongoing basis.

Teams in the new Australian Rugby Championship, due to commence in August this year, will also be involved in the ARU's anti-doping programs.

ARU Managing Director and CEO Gary Flowers said the ARU had maintained a strong anti-doping stance for a number of years which would not be softened.

"The ARU's policy on drug-use has proved effective before and for the integrity of the sport will not be watered down," he said.

"Our players are role models to all young rugby players and drugs in our code will not be tolerated.

"The use of any drug is contrary to the ethical concepts of sportsmanship and fair play, and is potentially harmful to an individual's health."

"This isn't a matter of just trying to catch drug cheats, it's also about educating our players of all levels on the dangers of drug-use."