Tuesday 18 October 2016 12:33, UK
Racing 92 have confirmed that All Blacks legend Dan Carter and two other players have been "cleared of all suspicion" by a doping probe.
Carter, fellow former All Black Joe Rokococo and Argentinian winger Juan Imhoff were the target of an investigation by the medical commission of the French Rugby Federation (FFR).
The trio had tested positive for corticosteroids following last season's Top 14 final in which Racing beat Toulon 29-21.
"The FFR medical commission has cleared of all suspicion against the medical procedures of Racing 92," said a club statement.
Carter posted on social media: "I just received the ruling from the FFR today.
"No surprises that the FFR's ruling was that I'd done nothing wrong. I hold my integrity and the game of rugby's integrity in the highest regard.
"I love this game and owe so much to rugby that I would never do anything intentionally to bring it into disrepute.
"Whilst this whole episode is disappointing and frustrating, I support the authorities who work hard to ensure our game is played fairly. I am glad that we can now put all this behind us so I can now concentrate on playing rugby."
The hearing took place last week after the FFR opened a disciplinary case.
Racing 92 denied that Carter, Rokocoko and Imhoff, a star winger for Argentina, breached anti-doping rules.
The club said the trio had received treatment days before the June 24 final and in full compliance with national and international anti-doping rules.
