Jessica Haydenis one of the most trusted voices in women's rugby. She was previously a women's 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 Radio's rugby coverage. Since 2020, she has sat on the Six Nations panel that decides the championship shortlist for both the men's and women's tournaments.
'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' -- 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 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' -- Sarah Mockford, Women's Sport Editor * The Telegraph * 'The story of these remarkable rugby warriors is brilliantly told' -- Paul Ross * talkSPORT, Sporting Book of the Week *