Memorial match honors Rosie Stewart and promotes cancer awareness
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 30, 2026, 5:33 AM
Last updated Sep 30, 2026
The Rosie Stewart Memorial Bowl took place in City of Derry on September 30, 2026, featuring Cooke and Enniskillen. The event commemorated Rosie Stewart, a pioneering rugby player who passed away from breast cancer in 2004. In addition to the match, discussions on women's health issues were held prior, emphasizing early detection of cancers. Participants highlighted Stewart's contributions to women's rugby and the ongoing importance of health awareness.
- •Rosie Stewart earned four caps for Ireland between 1999 and 2000.
- •The memorial match aims to raise awareness for female health issues.
- •Health discussions included topics on breast and cervical cancer.
- •Players and attendees emphasized the importance of early detection.
- •Kelly Gormley noted Stewart's role in advancing women's rugby.
- 5:33 AMYahoo Sports — The Irish international rugby 'trailblazer' and her legacy of cancer awareness
"Rosie Stewart played for Ireland and was a founding member of Ulster Women's Rugby but died after being diagnosed with breast cancer.
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