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Alex Matthews | Reluctant leader, a natural introvert & working as a carer | England Rugby Podcast
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Alex Matthews | Reluctant leader, a natural introvert & working as a carer | England Rugby Podcast
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Playing through a game while her dad was on the other side of the world after being rushed to hospital was one of the hardest experiences Alex Matthews has ever faced on a rugby pitch. The double World Cup winner reveals how she fought back tears at scrum time after learning a tumour had been found on her father’s spinal cord.
The Gloucester-Hartpury back-row also discusses with England Rugby Podcast: O2 Inside Line life in camp as an introvert, how her natural instinct to care for others led her into a brief role in caregiving, and why she still finds it difficult to fully comprehend her position as a leader within the Red Roses.
In this podcast you will also hear from Alex's dad Dave, mum Vanessa, one of her first rugby coaches Bob Jones, as well as team mates Mo Hunt and Emma Sing.
This podcast was recorded in January 2026.
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