Chris Salem

Chris Salem is a former Lebanon [national rugby league team|Lebanon] international rugby league footballer who represented Lebanon at the 2000 [Rugby League World Cup|2000 World Cup].

Background

Salem was born in Australia.

Playing career

Salem played 15 matches for Lebanon national rugby [league team|Lebanon] between 2000 and 2009, including at the 2000 [Rugby League World Cup|2000 World Cup] and captaining the side at the 2009 European Cup.
In 2010, while playing for the Bankstown [City Bulls] in the Bundaberg Red Cup, Salem tested positive for methylhexaneamine and was immediately suspended. The NSWRL and Australian Sports [Anti-Doping Authority] later handed him a two-year suspension; he was suspended until 10 September 2012.