SA rugby trailblazer Aimee Barrett-Theron temporarily steps back for breast cancer treatment

Author: iol.co.zaPublished on: July 16, 2026Country: South Africa

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SA rugby trailblazer Aimee Barrett-Theron temporarily steps back for breast cancer treatment

South African rugby referee Aimee Barrett-Theron, 39, has announced she is stepping away from officiating after being diagnosed with treatable breast cancer. She plans to return in a few months. She discovered the cancer through a self-examination and urges others to check themselves.

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