Ilona Maher, rugby

Ilona Maher happy to be a rugby superstar ‘but it can’t just be me’
The USA Eagles player is also not worried about a potential U.S. ban on TikTok, a platform she has amassed over three million followers on.
Ilona Maher urges rugby to do more to grow game ahead of Women's Rugby World Cup
U.S. rugby sensation Ilona Maher says rugby union needs to undergo a cultural shift if the sport is to attract new fans. Maher, who earned a bronze medal in rugby sevens with the United States at the 2024 Paris Olympics, has more followers on social media than any other rugby player with over 8 million across Instagram and TikTok.
Ilona Maher: Bristol Bears star says rugby union needs culture shift to create stars and grow the game
Social media sensation Ilona Maher says evolution in rugby can only be secured with a shift in culture; Maher has raised profile of womens game since joining Bristol Bears and believes same can be ach
US rugby star Ilona Maher celebrates her first start for Bristol Bears with a try
U.S. rugby star Ilona Maher has celebrated her first start for the Bristol Bears by powering over for a try in a 41-31 victory at the Exeter Chiefs.
Social media star Ilona Maher says rugby union must do more to grow game
She believes that getting online is a good way of getting young people into the sport. Read more at straitstimes.com.
USA star Ilona Maher says men’s rugby needs more characters to grow game - 'I would love to see more personality'
Bristol Bears and USA star Ilona Maher believes that men's rugby needs more personality to grow the game, citing Joe Marler as an example of a "fun" player.
US rugby star Ilona Maher gets first start for Bristol Bears on Sunday
U.S. rugby star Ilona Maher is set to make her first start for the Bristol Bears on Sunday at the Exeter Chiefs.
Introvert v extrovert: Different ways Zoe Aldcroft and Ilona Maher are making impact
She has been England’s Miss Consistency for the past few seasons but Zoe Aldcroft faces the biggest mission of her career ...
USA Eagles star Ilona Maher scores 70-yard solo try in first start for Bristol Bears
Ilona Maher’s impact on women’s rugby in England had been significant even before she had stepped on a rugby pitch in the ...
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Ilona Maher's Hilarious Humble Brag Has Fans Saying She's 'in the 1 Percent of Humanity With Those Skills'
"You are now officially in the 1% of humanity with those skills 👏🙌," proclaimed a different fan, while actress Chandler ...
Ilona Maher’s highlights-reel performance revives Bristol’s play-off hopes
Ilona Maher marked her first Premiership Women’s Rugby start with a try as Bristol boosted their hopes of reaching the ...
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Ilona Maher likened to All Blacks legend Jonah Lomu after glorious first Bristol try and start
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Instagram, TikTok can help rugby reach younger audience, Hong Kong Sevens star Maher says
The American Olympic medallist, who is the world’s most followed rugby player, believes her stoic but ‘amazing’ sport needs ...
Men's rugby union needs more 'personality' - Maher
Bristol Bears and USA women's rugby star Ilona Maher says the men's game needs more "personality" to promote the sport.
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Inside Ilona Maher's move from Hollywood to England as she returns from DWTS to be the face of rugby
Hello everyone,' said Ilona Maher, entering the room with her arms raised wide. 'I was expecting an applause.' For 40 ...