From international rugby star, Maggie Alphonsi and million-copy-selling sports expert Matt Oldfield, find out about rugby’s greatest superstars. Discover the true stories, facts and stats of 50 of the greatest players in rugby union, including . . .
Siya Kolisi, Jonny Wilkinson, Ellie Kildunne, Antoine Dupont, Emily Scarratt, Brian O’Driscoll, and many more!
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 – fun football biographies that tell the exciting life stories of superstars like Gareth Bale, Lionel Messi and Mo Salah, from the playground through to the pitch. He lives in Bristol.
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.
Dan Leydon is an illustrator and designer based in Ireland. Pairing a versatile approach with captivating, and expressive art, Dan’s work is adaptable, effective and highly engaging.
