Maggie Alphonsi: Winning the Fight

Shortlisted for the Sports Book Awards Autobiography of the Year Maggie Alphonsi is not only a national sporting icon, the face of international women's rugby and star player of the England side that won the World Cup in 2014. She is also an inspirational and totemic figure who transcends sport. The compelling story of her life makes her achievements even more extraordinary. Hers is an against-all-the-odds tale, becoming the best player in the world despite having to battle against racism, sexism, and prejudice. It is a book forged from the raw emotion, passion, and testimony of an iconic player, who rose to the elite of world sport when the world was seemingly stacked against her. It is a moving and revealing story of a woman who was not prepared to be defined by anyone but herself and gives the reader a unique insight into how she met her goals. 'Maggie has changed the way the game is played forever' - The Sunday Times

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Maggie Alphonsi is a national sporting icon, the face of international women's rugby and star player of the England side that won the Women's Rugby World Cup in 2014. She is also an experienced and highly thought of public speaker, regularly delivering to a vast array of audiences, from large corporate businesses to event days, or going into schools to inspire the next generation. Gavin Mairs is the award-winning Chief Rugby Correspondent for The Daily Telegraph, where he has worked since 2009. He has covered rugby union for over 20 years, including every World Cup since 1999 and every British and Irish Lions tour since 2001.