"We very much hope their privacy will be respected by everyone as they deal with their tragic loss. [4], Cattigan played inside centre for her University and Stirling County, before moving into the back-row, usually in position 6 or 8, for both club rugby and for Scotland. Wife Lynlee Renick. Although the exact cause of death is unknown, Scottish Rugby said it would support those most impacted. She participated in the sport from the age of five until she was twelve years old when she began secondary school. We've been very lucky in Scotland, we are a very small country and we've got a very small group of medics and we work very closely together. 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Siobhan Elizabeth Cattigan won 19 caps for Scotland between 2018 and 2021, with the back-row making her international debut against Wales during the 2018 Six Nations. Siobhan Elizabeth Cattigan won 19 caps for Scotland between 2018 and 2021, with the back-row making her international debut against Wales during the 2018 Six Nations. So people mustn't underestimate the amount of pressure and care that goes into a medic's brain. Family of a rugby player who passed away at age 26 files lawsuit against regulating organizations SCOTLAND international rugby star Siobhan Cattigan has died suddenly aged 26, it was confirmed last night. In an interview with The Sunday Times, Neil and Morven Cattigan describe how their daughters mental health deteriorated after she suffered brain injuries while training/playing and ultimately led to her death. "Our love, thoughts and heartfelt condolences are with Shibby's family at this devastating time. Everybody at FIR and within the #Italdonne team is deeply saddened to learn that Scottish international Siobhan Cattigan has passed away aged only 26. You are confident you can stand up and offer a robust defence? The likelihood is that this will end up in court, isn't it? A talented back-row forward and all-round rugby player, Siobhanstarted all three matches of the 2021 Womens Six Nations tournament, playing at number 8 against England, Italy and Wales. Despite only joining the team in January, the 22-year-old had a significant effect on and off, Read More Aodhan Gillen Parents Michael and Margaret: Meet His Siblings Eoin, Cain And CorinContinue, Bryan Kohberger, the University of Idaho murders suspect, is presumed to have a mental illness. Renowned Ghanaian professional footballer A local devoted nurse, Erin McCarthy of Omaha, took a US Women's Open Bowling Champion trophy in 2022. Even if the court case against us is set in action, we don't control the timeline on that. Then we've got to look at the alleged incidents, what happened to these people when they were in the care of Scottish Rugby. The cause of death is unknown. To suddenly go the way of an external review, you are talking two years. MD: We reached out to the Cattigan family directly after the incident happened in various ways and we never heard anything from the Cattigan family then. Do you have a story or video for The Scottish Sun? Siobhans Scotland team-mates marked her passing at their first international match in February 2022 in Dubai against Columbia, and again at the home Six Nations fixture played at Scotstoun Stadium against France in April 2022. The rugby player, who earned 19 national team appearances in her career, passed away on Friday. "Our love, thoughts and heartfelt condolences are with Shibby's family at this devastating time. [9] She toured with the Scottish team in South Africa in 2019, winning against the South African team in Cape Town. SCOTLAND international rugby player Siobhan Cattigan has suddenly passed away at the age of just 26. There is a tragedy when you see any human being going through what's been alleged in the wider case, the Siobhan Cattigan case and with Kieran and John as well. Scotland international Siobhan Cattigan dies aged The Scottish Rugby Union has issued a statement in the wake of a harrowing interview with the family and loved ones of Siobhan Cattigan, who passed away last year. [16], Cattigan received the War Memorial Prize from her high school in recognition of her charity work for Yorkhill Children's Foundation. The family have said they feel let down and that, had their daughter been referred to a neurologist, she'd be alive today. In the three and a half years preceding her passing, she had earned 19 caps for Scotland. In an interview with the Sunday Times, the family, who have launched legal action against the SRU and World Rugby, claim they noticed a significant and alarming change in their daughter's personality following brain injuries suffered while representing Scotland. Q: Bryan Easson (Scotland women's team coach) has denied that he did anything wrong in his duty of care to Siobhan. She was described as an "inspiration" and a "talented back-row forward and all-round rugby player". Cattigan started her rugby career as an inside center for her university and Stirling County before shifting to the back row, generally in position 6 or 8, for club and national teams. [3] She began playing for the team in 2014, alongside playing for the University of Stirling. Since then, they have written the article and have asked for their privacy to be protected. Siobhan Cattigan, a Scotland international rugby player, died unexpectedly at the age of 26. They also say that there has been an absence of empathy from the SRU. And that extends to my team. Playing for Stirling County Women was Cattigan. We are trying to establish the facts. It is a very simple thing to say, 'Let's go do an external review,' but you have to remember we have our people here who need to be protected as well. We are not going to come back piecemeal to say this is right and that was wrong. We responded immediately to the Cattigan family with our commiserations and gave them the opportunity to contact us. The courts will describe the timeline. The thoughts of all our people and players go out to Siobhans family, friends and many teammates at Stirling County and Scotland at this incredibly difficult time. (December 2021). "Shibby has been a big part of County for many years and will be hugely missed by everyone at the club. It is still a mystery. It is complex. Do you accept that the optics of this are horrendous? [11] This decision from coach Bryan Easson, saw her replace Jade Konkel's usual position. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. Scottish rugby international Siobhan Cattigan Siobhan Cattigan Cattigan, who won 19 caps for Scotland between 2018 and 2021, died on Friday Nov. 26, her club said. Scotland international Siobhan Cattigan has died aged 26, Scottish Rugby has announced. JJ: I said earlier our medical staff have been at the forefront of brain health over the years. For other inquiries Contact Us. And I get incredibly upset at the thought that I haven't done something I should have done. And we've got some very experienced people who are striving - not just in rugby but in all aspects - to provide the best care for sportsmen and women. She was given a tribute by other Rugby legends. The governing body says it is engaging in an internal fact discovery process but said that, because of impending legal action from the family against the SRU, there was a limit to what it could say publicly. Tributes have poured in for the back row, who was capped 19 times for her country between 2018 and 2021, following her death on Friday. "The thoughts of all our people and players go out to Siobhan's family and many team-mates at Stirling County and Scotland at this incredibly difficult time. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). She was a prominent member of the universitys rugby club, and captained her side to victory in the 2016/17 BUCS league. | On December 1, 2021 11:45 AM. I've spent more than 40 years in healthcare, looking after people, and I've always said the care I give is the care that I would expect for my family. Meet His Daughter Miu Sakamoto, Who Is Baby June Father? The victim has been named Baby June by the authorities. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. Q: The allegation from the Cattigans, the impression of a lack of basic decency from the SRU around this. You are getting other people who are affected and who are hanging on the line for two years, which we are not doing. There are records we need to examine and have a look at. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. Siobhan Cattigan The Cattigans claimed that their daughters demise came after a time when, in their opinion, her personality looked to have altered in a way resembling dementia. Kohberger is currently one of the most hated names in the United States, as he was responsible for the brutal stabbings of four University of Idaho students. Scottish Rugby extends its sincere condolences to Siobhan Cattigans family and friends. [1][13] Her final appearance was in a 2021 Rugby World Cup qualifying match against Spain in September 2021. "She was a fine player and an inspiration to many. The legal implication of this makes it very difficult. We don't know what we are facing yet in terms of class action or individual action and we are taking advice from our lawyers, who advise us to approach this in a certain way, because we are trying to protect the people involved in this as litigants and our own people where we have a duty of care to as well. Rugby legends honor the 26-year-old, inspirational Scotland womens international player who passed away unexpectedly in non-suspicious circumstances.. Sorry, eh, no. MD: I have confidence in Bryan as a coach. The back-rower died on Friday, her club Stirling characterizing it as a "tragic departure." "Shibby was a team-mate and friend and we deeply mourn her loss. We are trying to establish the facts. The back row, who won 19 caps for her country, died on Friday, with Scottish Rugby saying they were "deeply saddened" to confirm her passing. Deeply grieved to learn of the unfortunate demise of Scotland international Siobhan Cattigan, said Sir Bill Beaumont, the chairman of World Rugby and a former England captain. [1][16][19] A statement from Siobhan's Stirling club added: "It's with a heavy heart we pass on the news of the tragic passing of Siobhan (Shibby) on Friday November 26. MD: That's part of the issue we have - we don't recognise parts of that [Sunday Times article]. Aodhn Gillen, who tragically passed away on Thursday, has been honored by Dundela Football Club with a moving memorial. ", Deeply saddened to hear of the tragic passing of Scotland international Siobhan Cattigan. My thoughts are with Siobhan's family and her Scotland and Stirling County teammates and friends at this difficult time.". Q: Have legal papers been served in the Cattigan case? Why is that? , the veteran medic who has worked in rugby for close to four decades, sat down with the media for questions. "She was central to the development of women's rugby within the club and an inspiration to the girls in the youth section. And that extends to my team. "Shibby was a teammate and friend and we deeply mourn her loss. What we are trying to establish is the whole story.