SCOTLAND INTERNATIONAL SIOBHAN Cattigan has died aged 26, Scottish Rugby has announced.
The back row, who won 19 caps for her country, died on Friday, with her club Stirling describing it as a “tragic passing”.
A statement from the governing body read: “Scottish Rugby is deeply saddened to hear Scotland international Siobhan Cattigan has died.
“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.
“Specialist Scottish Rugby employees are now providing ongoing support to those most closely affected.”
A statement from Stirling added: “It’s with a heavy heart we pass on the news of the tragic passing of Siobhan (Shibby) on Friday 26 November.
“Shibby has been a big part of County for many years and will be hugely missed by everyone at the club. She was central to the development of women’s rugby within the club and an inspiration to the girls in the youth section.
“Shibby was a team-mate and friend and we deeply mourn her loss. Our love, thoughts and heartfelt condolences are with Shibby’s family at this devastating time.
“We very much hope their privacy will be respected by everyone as they deal with their tragic loss.”
Originally published at 08.17
The saying “a problem shared is a problem halved” is absolutely true… If you are struggling and work/life is getting on top of you, please reach out and talk to someone. It’s often easier to speak to non family members/friends as there’s less judgement, your GP can suggest free services you can access. But don’t ever struggle alone…
#RIPSiobhan
@Sea__Point: 100% this.
@Sea__Point: sorry did I miss something in article , where did it say anything cause of death or are people jumping to conclusion
@Liam Collins: ‘tragic passing’ or similar is often used these days in place of saying suicide. Of course we don’t know for absolute certain but it does seem like that is the case here based on the wording. Regardless of the how or why, 26 is far too young and very sad to read, may she rest in peace
@Liam Collins: ‘tragic passing’ usually points to one thing, unfortunately.
@The Bolt: Time to stop this and call a tragic passing as what it is a suicide.
@Richard Right: Get over yourself.
@Sea__Point: since In the article does it mention the cause of death you should remove that comment
@Richard Right: no. Insensitive to family and friends. Let them grieve … you can do without your blunt news for a while.
@Terry Cahill: So don’t talk about these things??? Should we not report on any deaths accidents or murders? Why not let all families grieve?
@Richard Right: Research has shown that when suicides are reported in the media, it acts as a trigger for other vulnerable people to consider it as an option, and so leads to more suicides. Hence why it seems in the last ten years or so, there has been a change in how they are reported.
Such a sad day for her family, teammates and community. RIP Siobhan.
So sad to hear. RIP
Rest in peace
Really sad news !!
So sad may she RIP