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The Red Roses Jessica Hayden

The Red Roses By Jessica Hayden

The Red Roses by Jessica Hayden

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The first book to go behind the scenes with England's Red Roses, unveiling their, challenges, heartbreaks and triumphs. Jessica Hadyen tells this remarkable story, featuring interviews with all the major players in the squad to tell the true story of the team, including Marlie Packer, Jess Breach, former captain Sara Hunter and many more.

The Red Roses Summary

The Red Roses: Behind the Scenes with the England Women's Rugby Team by Jessica Hayden

In January 2019, Englands Red Roses became the first fully professional womens rugby team in the world their abiding mission being to win back the Rugby World Cup. After their narrow defeat against New Zealand in 2017, the formidable squad developed a hugely successful game plan that earned them the longest winning streak in rugby union history.

Acclaimed sports journalist Jessica Hayden, who has had unprecedented access to the Red Roses during the writing of this book, goes behind the scenes to follow their challenges, heartbreaks and triumphs. Featuring interviews with all the major players, including Marlie Packer, Jess Breach, former captain Emily Scarratt and many more, this is a truly inspirational story.

The Red Roses will host the Rugby World Cup in 2025. The stakes have never been higher for one of the most dedicated teams in the history of rugby.

The Red Roses Reviews

'Hayden is fiercely committed to women's rugby and her writing exudes compassion and authority'

-- Sara Orchard * 5 Live & BBC Sport Rugby Reporter *

'This is huge for the women's game which, like many women's sports, lacks records. This will be an important resource for those reading and learning about the game in the future'

-- Sue Day, Chief Operations Officer and Chief Financial Officer, RFU

'Jess is an incredible champion of womens sport. Her knowledge and passion is evident in her work across multiple formats, be it through the written word, in front of camera or across social media'

-- Sarah Mockford, Women's Sport Editor * The Telegraph *

About Jessica Hayden

Jessica Haydenis one of the most trusted voices in womens rugby. She was previously a womens rugby journalist at The Times and the lead reporter of The Sunday Times Sportswomen of the Year Awards. She has written for titles including the Guardian, Metro and RugbyPass as well as for World Rugby, theParalympics and the British & Irish Lions. In addition to her journalism, Jessica is a regular contributor to BBC Radios rugby coverage. Since 2020, she has sat on the Six Nations panel that decides the championship shortlist for both the mens and womens tournaments.

Additional information

NGR9781913759162
9781913759162
1913759164
The Red Roses: Behind the Scenes with the England Women's Rugby Team by Jessica Hayden
Jessica Hayden
New
Hardback
Birlinn General
2024-03-07
256
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
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