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“Our thoughts are with the Chebbi family at this awful time. We hope that their privacy will be respected while dealing with their tragic loss,” the rugby club said in a statement.

Cattigan made his international debut against Wales in 2018, winning a total of 19 caps for Scotland.

In April, she started in all three Scotland of Nations matches against England, Italy and Wales.

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Her last international participation was during the European rugby qualifiers, when she came on as a substitute in the victory over Spain.

Specialist staff at the rugby club are now working to provide ongoing support to those most affected, according to the Scottish Rugby Association.

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When Katigan was not playing rugby, she studied criminology and sociology at university. She later earned a master’s degree in Sports Psychology.

“Chippee has been a huge part of County for many years and will be missed by everyone at the club,” the rugby club wrote in the statement.

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“She played a pivotal role in the development of women’s rugby at the club and was an inspiration to the girls in the youth division,” he said.

Her death also unleashed a number of honors in the rugby world.

“It is deeply saddening to hear about the tragic passing of Scottish rugby player Siobhan Kategang. She has been such a good player and an inspiration to so many,” wrote World Rugby team boss and former England captain Bill Beaumont.

The cause of death is currently unknown.