Referee Aimee Barrett-Theron announces breast cancer diagnosis and steps down

South African rugby referee Aimee Barrett-Theron, 39, announces a breast cancer diagnosis.

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Regarded as one of the best in the world, she is stepping down to focus on treatment.

Her statement highlights health challenges in professional sports.

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