“I have decided to withdraw my appeal in the Court of Arbitration of Sport,” said the former Leeds rugby league star in a statement.

“Ultimately, I accept that it was my error of judgement that has placed me in this position.

“I cannot stress enough that I did not and would never have attempted to cheat in sport through any means.

“Unfortunately I, like many other young Australians, fell to the off-field temptation of a so-called ’party drug’.”

Sailor, 32, has stated his intention to return to competitive rugby when his two-year suspension ends.