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.
Traditional fans may dismiss Ilona Maher but she is what rugby needs
After spending over an hour and a half signing autographs and posing for selfies with fans inside Ashton Gate after her Bristol Bears debut, Ilona Maher was whisked upstairs for a post-match press conference.
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.
Social media star Ilona Maher marks first Bristol start with a try
Social media star Ilona Maher marks first Bristol start with a try - The American ran over half the pitch and bumped off two tackles in a 55th-minute try made possible by her pace and power.
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
The star player hoping to turn millions of TikTok followers into rugby fans
Rugby player Ilona Maher has won fans and admirers with her sporting talent. But it's her message of body positivity that's ...