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.
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
USA rugby star Ilona Maher, with her 8-million strong social media following, challenges rugby's traditional culture while making waves at Bristol Bears. The Olympic bronze medallist argues that the sport's future depends on embracing digital innovation and personality-driven content to attract a new generation of fans.
Ilona Maher sprinkles her stardust on England – U.S. rugby icon’s new team has had to find a bigger home stadium
With over eight million social media followers and a Reese Witherspoon production following her, Maher is attracting a global audience
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.
Ilona Maher’s Debut with U.K. Rugby Team Bristol Bears Was So Popular They Had to Move Stadiums
Olympic rugby bronze medalist Ilona Maher made her debut on the pitch in England on Sunday, Jan. 5 — and it resulted in the Bristol Bears having to change stadiums to accommodate her fans.
Exeter Chiefs vs. Bristol Bears: How to watch Ilona Maher’s next rugby match
Ilona Maher made her debut on the pitch last weekend with her new UK rugby team, the Bristol Bears. The U.S. Bronze medalist and Dancing With the Stars runner-up entered the Bears vs. Gloucester-Hartpury match as a sub in the 61st minute,
U.S. Rugby Star Ilona Maher Makes Highly-Anticipated Debut for U.K. Team Bristol Bears
BRISTOL, England (AP) — U.S. rugby star Ilona Maher made her debut for the Bristol Bears women's team in front of a record home crowd of 9,240 fans on Sunday. But Maher, "the most followed rugby player on the planet,” could not prevent Bristol from losing 40-17 to defending champion Gloucester-Hartpury in a Premiership Women’s Rugby match.
U.S. rugby star Ilona Maher gets first start for Bristol Bears
U.S. rugby star Ilona Maher is set to make her first start for the Bristol Bears on January 12 at the Exeter Chiefs.
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 country. On Sunday came the American’s time to make a telling contribution on the field of play as she scored a sensational 70-yard try in her first start for her new team.
US Rugby Star Maher Shines On First Bristol Start
Social media sensation Ilona Maher celebrated her first start for Bristol by scoring a spectacular try to inspire a 41-31 win against Exeter on Sunday.
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 ...
Ilona Maher making big impact on English rugby club Bristol after signing short-term deal
Maher will be "officially unveiled" to fans this weekend, and the Bristol Bears have already moved their Sunday game to a ...
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.