The Red Roses
Behind the Scenes with the England Women's Rugby Team
by Jessica Hayden
£12.99
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Reviews
This is required reading before the Women’s World Cup comes to England
Matt Williams, William Hill Sports Book of the Year Judge
Hayden is fiercely committed to women's rugby and her writing exudes compassion and authority
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 women’s 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
The Telegraph
The story of these remarkable rugby warriors is brilliantly told
talkSPORT, Sporting Book of the Week
About the Book
Shortlisted for the Charles Tyrwhitt Rugby Book of the Year 2025
Go behind the scenes with the winners of the 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup.
In January 2019, England’s Red Roses became the first fully professional women’s 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, Emily Scarratt and many more, this is a truly inspirational story.
The Author
Jessica Hayden
Jessica Hayden is the digital sports sub-editor and rugby journalist at The Times and The Sunday Times and also works as a freelance rugby presenter. Alongside writing for The Times, Jessica presents Allianz Premier 15s matches for England Rugby and hosts women’s rugby events.
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