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Josh Addo-Carr awaits test result as NRL ban looms
Josh Addo-Carr is awaiting a confirmation test after allegedly testing positive for cocaine in a roadside test in September.
The Parramatta Eels winger previously failed a random roadside drug test in 2024 and was then sacked by the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs.
The new test result has not been confirmed, and the Eels and the NRL Integrity Unit say they are waiting for it before deciding on punishment.
NRL policy says a player with a second contravention can face a 12-match ban, while one account says Addo-Carr could be suspended for at least three months if any club signs him.
The Eels have not decided whether to keep him, though they are reported to be more likely to end his contract.
If the confirmation test is positive, the NRL and any club considering signing him will have to account for a possible suspension; the timing of a decision is not stated.
Josh Addo-Carr is awaiting confirmation of a B-test result after allegedly testing positive for cocaine in a roadside test.
The Parramatta Eels and the NRL Integrity Unit are waiting for the result before deciding on any punishment.
If the B-test is positive, he could face a 12-match NRL ban, and the Eels may terminate his contract.
The Eels are reportedly more likely to sack him, although the club is divided on the decision.
Addo-Carr is receiving care at a rehabilitation facility on the Central Coast.
- Who
- Josh Addo-Carr, a Parramatta Eels winger.
- What
- He is awaiting a B-test result after allegedly testing positive for cocaine in a roadside test. A positive result could lead to an NRL ban.
- When
- The reported roadside test took place on September 11; the year is not specified in the report.
- Where
- The test was reportedly conducted on Enmore Road in Newtown.
- Why
- A positive B-test could count as a second contravention under the NRL's illicit drugs policy and trigger a sanction.
Josh Addo-Carr's management
Parramatta Eels
Retention
Josh Addo-Carr's management
Management says Addo-Carr's past contributions should be recognised and should not be erased by his mistakes.
Parramatta Eels
The Eels are reportedly divided, but are more likely to sack him.
Addo-Carr failed a random roadside drug test while contracted to the Bulldogs and was later sacked by the club.
Addo-Carr was reportedly randomly roadside tested again and allegedly tested positive for cocaine.
Addo-Carr learned he had tested positive and is receiving care at a rehabilitation facility on the Central Coast.
Reports said the Eels and the NRL were awaiting his B-test result before deciding on any punishment.
- Possible NRL ban
- 12 matches if the B-test is positive
- Reported test location
- Enmore Road, Newtown
- Reported test date
- September 11
- Current club
- Parramatta Eels
- Reported 2027 salary
- Around $400,000
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What people are saying
players who record a second contravention will serve a 12-match ban, the prospect of contract termination, a fine, and further treatment and monitoring
Josh is not perfect, and he has made mistakes
His health, wellbeing and recovery remain the immediate priority.
While we will always stand by our players through difficult times, we can only do this effectively when there is complete trust and transparency