Maggie Alphonsi

Maggie Alphonsi is a pioneering figure in international rugby, widely recognised for her instrumental role in the growth of the women's game. During an illustrious playing career, she represented England on seventy-four occasions, scoring twenty-eight tries and securing a World Cup victory. Her tenure saw her contribute to an unprecedented seven consecutive Six Nations titles, earning the Sunday Times Sports Woman of the Year accolade and six Six Nations Grand Slam titles. She made history as the first female recipient of the Rugby Union Writers Club Player of the Year award and was appointed an MBE for her services to the sport. Since transitioning from the pitch to the media, she has become a prominent broadcaster, providing expert commentary on live matches and appearing on major programmes such as The One Show and Children in Need. Her profile as an elite athlete and media professional allows her to bridge the gap between high-performance sport and corporate excellence. She remains a vital voice in the industry, often providing analysis for high-profile international fixtures. On the speaking circuit, she draws upon her extensive experience of competing at the highest level within male-dominated environments. She provides audiences with a deep understanding of how to maintain peak performance under pressure and the mental resilience required to overcome adversity. Booking her offers organisations a unique perspective from a world-class leader who has consistently broken barriers in professional sport. On stage, Maggie Alphonsi is best known for talks on Peak Performance and Resilience. Audiences leave with a clear, practical view of the subject rather than a generic overview — every keynote is shaped around the brief and the room. Their work resonates with leaders across Sport, where the themes translate directly into team decisions, customer experience and growth strategy. Maggie Alphonsi is regularly booked for Motivational Speaker, adapting tone, length and format to suit the event — from a 20-minute opener to a full conference keynote with Q&A. Based in UK, Maggie Alphonsi travels internationally for engagements. To check availability or request a tailored brief for your event, send an enquiry and we'll come back with fees, dates and a short summary of how Maggie Alphonsi would approach your audience.