Ultimate Rugby Superstars

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 – 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.

Product details

• Authors: Maggie Alphonsi, Matt Oldfield, Matt Alphonsi Oldfield, Oldfield Matt
• Assisted by: Dan Leydon (Illustration), Leydon Dan (Illustration)
• Publisher: Walker Books Uk
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 7 to 12
• Product format: Paperback
• Released: 03.07.2025
• EAN: 9781529525045
• ISBN: 978-1-5295-2504-5
• No. of pages: 288
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Non-fiction books / Non-fiction picture books > Miscellaneous; JUVENILE NONFICTION / Sports & Recreation / General, Rugby League, SPORTS & RECREATION / Rugby, Rugby Union, YOUNG ADULT NONFICTION / Sports & Recreation / General, People & places (Children's / Teenage), Sports & outdoor recreation (Children's / Teenage), Children’s / Teenage fiction and true stories, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Sporting stories