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Maggie Alphonsi
Helping England win the 2014 Women’s Rugby World Cup.
Sportswoman of the Year · World Cup winner
- Born
- 20 December 1983
- Birthplace
- Lewisham, United Kingdom
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Maggie Alphonsi
Maggie Alphonsi is an English flanker whose forceful tackling and work at the breakdown made her a key Saracens and England player.
Early life
South London
Grew up in a single-parent family in Lewisham.
Club foot
Was born with a club foot and developed into an international athlete.
Career
- 2000s
Saracens and England
Established herself in club and international rugby.
- 2010–2014
International recognition
Won major individual honours and the World Cup.
- After playing
Participation and coaching
Promoted women’s involvement in sport.
Achievements
Sportswoman of the Year
Won The Sunday Times award.
World Cup winner
Helped England win the title and made the tournament’s Dream Team.
Hall of Fame
Was inducted into the World Rugby Hall of Fame.
Beyond rugby
Education
Earned sports and exercise degrees at De Montfort and Roehampton.
Charities
Supported organisations including Wooden Spoon and SKRUM.
Sources & photo credit
Life, career and references ↗Photo: Stefano Delfrate. CC BY-SA 2.0 · Original image. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.
