Lawrence said; "My mother was the cornerstone of my life. She showed a courage and determination that both humbled and inspired me and showed an unflinching pride in our country which made me proud and will stay with me forever.

"She was a true woman of substance in every sense, gutsy, formidable and feisty and knew everything about rugby and wasn't afraid to challenge anyone. Most importantly to me and to my sister, she was a wonderful mother, friend and mentor to our children, an amazing grandmother. A lot of people will miss her. She leaves a big gap in all our lives.

"I would also like to pay special mention to the amazing doctors and nurses at Charing Cross Hosipital who helped make my mother's last days so comfortable in very difficult circumstances."

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Lawrence Dallaglio and Cancer Research UK

Additional offline donors:

Rita and Charles Shaw, Sarah and David King and the boys £25

The Simon and Phillip Cohen Charitable Trust £200