Queensland Reds player Karmichael Hunt was suspended for six weeks by the Australian Rugby Union , ordered to undergo a drug rehabilitation program and fined A $ 30,000 ( £15,200 ) after admitting to cocaine possession Thursday . 28-year-old Hunt pleaded guilty in a Gold Coast court to four charges of possessing cocaine after purchasing 12.5 grams ( 0.4 ounces ) of the drug from Sept. 1 to Oct. 3 when he was playing for the Australian Football League 's Gold Coast Suns , an Australian rules football team . In court , he was fined $ 1,950 ( £1,500 ) but had no conviction recorded . Hunt , who has also played in the National Rugby League , bought the drugs from a former professional rugby league player . Karmichael Hunt pleaded guilty in a Gold Coast court to four charges of possessing cocaine . The Reds , who signed Hunt to a three-year Super Rugby contract late last year , suspended the fullback on Feb. 20 when the drug investigation was first announced . The ARU and Queensland Rugby Union said that since Hunt had already missed two weeks of play while awaiting his court case , he will return during Super Rugby 's eighth round . He will be allowed to train at the Reds practice facility at Ballymore at times when the rest of the squad is not there . 'We are extremely disappointed in Karmichael 's actions as illicit substances have no place in rugby , ' ARU chief executive Bill Pulver said . 'However we acknowledge that he is sincerely remorseful and has cooperated with the investigation and our integrity enquiries throughout this process . Karmichael has also accepted the penalty and consequences of his actions and understands the requirements of a professional athlete and the expectations of our code . ' The Reds also said Hunt would no longer be a vice-captain of the team . ' I intend to work through the education and rehabilitation program and will return to the game in a way that sends a clear message to sports fans of all ages that the use of illicit substances has no place in sport , ' Hunt said in a statement provided by the Reds . Hunt says he was relieved wiht the outcome and admitted it has been difficult for him and his family . Speaking outside court before his ARU suspension was announced , Hunt said he was relieved with the outcome . 'It 's been a difficult couple of weeks for me and my family , ' he said . 'We 're looking forward to putting this process behind us . ' In court , Hunt was provided with character references from several sports officials , including seven-time NRL premiership coach Wayne Bennett of the Brisbane Broncos . Hunt 's lawyer Alastair McDougall told the court his client had shown remorse by pleading guilty . 'He 's suffered enormous economic loss , ' McDougall said . 'His two young daughters , with a third on the way , must grow up knowing their father has broken the law . ' The same investigation which implicated Hunt also resulted in notices being served to eight current or former members of the Gold Coast Titans NRL team . Two of those players , Beau Falloon and Jamie Dowling , also had their cases initially dealt with on Thursday , but they 'll return to court at a later date . Queensland 's Crime and Corruption Commission also issued an arrest warrant for former Titan Steve Michaels , who is playing for Hull in England 's Super League . Karmichael Hunt in action for the Queensland Reds in a Super Rugby match against the Brumbies last month .
Queensland Reds player pleaded guilty to four counts of possession . Australian Rugby Union suspend Hunt for six weeks and fine him £15,200 . Code-crosser reportedly bought up to 12.5 grams of the illicit drug . Lawyer says it was a 'misguided month-long celebration ' Hunt regrets . Court heard Hunt bought from ex-players John Touma and Matt Seers . Hunt will stand down as vice-captain of the Reds .