Rugby Union News
Date set for RFU hearing
Four former Bath players have been told they will face a Rugby Football Union disciplinary panel on Wednesday July 29.Michael Lipman, Alex Crockett, Andrew Higgins and Justin Harrison have all been charged with conduct prejudicial to the interests of the game.
Lipman, Crockett and Higgins have all now left the club but vigorously deny any wrongdoing amid allegations of "taking prohibited substances and wilful refusal to take a drugs test".
Meanwhile, former Australia international Harrison announced his retirement back in May.
"We are extremely surprised and disappointed both by the RFU's decision to convene a disciplinary panel and the terms of their statement," said Lipman, Crockett and Higgins' solicitor Richard Mallett.
"Any charges brought by the RFU will be vigorously contested. This is a matter that we take very seriously and will do everything possible in order to clear our names.
"For legal reasons, we are unable to comment further at this stage."