Here is an exciting collection of biographies of 50 rugby greats for young fans. It is co-written by Matt Oldfield, the author of Ultimate Football Heroes, and Maggie Alphonsi, former England rugby international and now sports commentator. Perfect reading for the Women's Rugby World Cup in 2025, here are some of sporting heroes, past and present, it includes: Gareth Edwards, Eben Etzebeth, Jonah Lumo, Ellie Kildunne, Johnny Sexton, Emily Scarratt, Jonny Wilkinson, Brian O'Driscoll, Hannah Botterman, Alum Wyn Jones, Kendra Cocksedge, Finn Russell and Marcus Smith.

About the Author

Matt Oldfield grew up in Southampton, playing football with his brother Tom. The two brothers are the authors of the bestselling Ultimate Football Heroes series. In 2020, he won the Telegraph Children's Sports Book of the Year for Unbelievable Football. He has also written football stories in the Johnny Ball series and recently produced the new Football GOAT series, writing with Seth Burkett.

Maggie Alphonsi MBE is a former England international Rugby Union and Saracens flanker player, helping England win the Rugby World Cup in 2014. She was the Sunday Telegraph's Sports Woman of the Year in 2016. She is now a rugby commentator, motivational speaker and promotes women and girls' involvement in rugby.

Reviews
Co-written by renowned football writer Oldfield and former England rugby international player Alphonsi, this exciting book brings together 50 rugby players in one collection. With sporting heroes both past and present, and just in time for the Women's Rugby World Cup 2025, no young rugby fan will want to miss out. * The Bookseller *



Book Information
ISBN 9781529525045
Author Matt Oldfield
Format Paperback
Page Count 288
Imprint Walker Books Ltd
Publisher Walker Books Ltd
Weight(grams) 260g
Dimensions(mm) 196mm * 128mm * 26mm