Maggie Alphonsi is one of the most decorated rugby players in English history.

A World Cup winner who played for the Red Roses in three finals, she helped England claim seven consecutive Six Nations title in a career that saw her win 74 caps for her country.

For achievements on the pitch, she’s been recognised with an MBE and named as the International Rugby Board’s Women’s Player of the Year – and since retiring, she’s broken boundaries as broadcaster with Sky and ITV.

She’s also had a Number 1 single, is a wife and a mother to two beautiful children – and as if all of that didn’t sound like enough, she’s just written her autobiography looking at her extraordinary journey, on and off the pitch.

So it is a massive thrill to have Maggie with us on the podcast today to talk all about it in an episode that I genuinely think is ‘can’t-miss’ – much like the book, which I got through in a day.

We talk about the writing process, about getting into rugby as a youngster, about her England career, about coming out – honestly, it’s a superb chat with a genuine legend, and we think you’ll love it.

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