By Emma Lowe.
Sunday 6th April 2008. Cooke 26 City of Derry 0, Rainey Old Boys, Magherafelt.
Five years since the untimely passing away of Rosie Stewart. The team which she helped to found; brought the memorial Cup established in honor of her passion and dedication to the game home on Sunday.
On Sunday the 6th of April Cooke Ladies and the City of Derry clashed heads for a Cup which meant a momentous amount to both teams. As Rosie originated from Londonderry; The City of Derry Ladies felt a strong connection with the cup and also being in their first season the opportunity to take down the leading Ulster club was an especially appealing prospect. However, despite the geographical connection with Derry, Rosie Stewart was a founding member of Cooke Women’s Rugby Club and Cooke was where she played out her rugby career. While people say ‘Home is where the heart is’…when in came to rugby, Cooke held Rosie’s heart and so it is proper that Cooke . . .
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