The Irish international rugby 'trailblazer' and her legacy of cancer awareness

BBC Northern Ireland Wednesday 30 September 2026, 05:33 UTC 1 min read

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Rosie Stewart played for Ireland and was a founding member of Ulster Women's Rugby but died after being diagnosed with breast cancer.

Irish (ORG) Rosie Stewart (PERSON) Ireland (LOCATION) Ulster Women's Rugby (ORG)

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