Why Ellie Kildunne Had To Turn Down The Olympics To Become The Best Rugby Player In The World

Women’s sports are in a golden era, and Red Roses superstar Ellie Kildunne is leading the charge on and off the pitch. Fresh off an MBE, a World Player of the Year title, and a World Cup win, Ellie sits down with Forbes’ Alex York to talk about the explosive growth of women's rugby and the realities of being a modern pro athlete. 00:00 - The Explosive Rise Of Women's Rugby 08:58 - Breaking Barriers & The Path To Going Pro 14:52 - Why Kildunne Turned Down The Olympics 23:37 - How To Land Authentic Brand Deals 33:15 - Using Photography To Network & Build Brand Value 38:23 - Writing A Book At 26 & The Power Of Self-Discovery Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices