Ultimate Rugby Superstars
Kick off the Six Nations and World Cup with 50 fact-filled biographies of the world's greatest rugby heroes - the perfect introduction for young fans aged 7-11
Matt Oldfield author Maggie Alphonsi author Dan Leydon illustrator
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Walker Books Ltd
Published:3rd Jul '25
£8.99
Available for immediate dispatch.
Discover the incredible true stories of 50 of the greatest heroes in rugby union - the perfect introduction to the sport for young fans aged 7-11 and for the whole family to enjoy - written by international rugby star Maggie Alphonsi and million-copy-bestselling author Matt Oldfield.
*Shortlisted for the Charles Tyrwhitt Sports Book Awards 2026*
From rugby's sporting legends to upcoming young superstars, find out about the most exciting and inspiring tales of success, failure, injury and bravery. With 50 biographies of superstars from all over the world, and covering the Six Nations and World Cup, discover the incredible true stories of:
- Siya Kolisi
- Jonny Wilkinson
- Ellie Kildunne
- Antoine Dupont
- Emily Scarratt
- Brian O'Driscoll
And many more! Learn the ins and outs of the game, with fascinating facts, player profiles and top tips to improve your own performance.
Celebrate the new rugby season with this ideal book for readers who love facts, sport and true stories, with short chapters packed with stats and trivia.
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 *
ISBN: 9781529525045
Dimensions: 196mm x 128mm x 26mm
Weight: 260g
288 pages