The Ilona Maher effect: How a whirlwind six months made her the face of rugby – and so much more
From Paris 2024 and the SI Swimsuit cover to “Dancing with the Stars” and a contract with the Bristol Bears, Ilona Maher’s life has changed dramatically in less than a year. She tells CNN how it feels to become “America’s sweetheart.
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.
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 Reveals Devastating Rugby Injury: ‘Truly Not OK’
Olympic rugby star Ilona Maher is on the mend after a rough collision during a recent match with her new team, the Bristol Bears.
Olympian Ilona Maher Is ‘Not OK' After Breaking Her Nose in Rugby Match
Olympian Ilona Maher is nursing a brutal injury following a violent collision in a recent Bristol Bears rugby match. Maher, 28, shared an update via Instagram on Saturday, January 18, writing, "When people keep asking me if I'm OK but I just broke my nose.
Rugby star Ilona Maher breaks nose in professional home debut, shows off on Instagram
U.S. Olympian rugby standout Ilona Maher broke her nose in her first home match with the Bristol Bears this past weekend.
Interviewer blasted for challenging rugby star Ilona Maher on not having imposter syndrome
You automatically assume I must not feel that I am deserving of where I’m at? ... You think they’re asking NFL players, male politicians if they have imposter syndrome?’
Olympic Bronze Medalist Ilona Maher Sends Powerful Message to Trolls Questioning Women’s Rugby
The online world can often be a ground for negativity, and women’s rugby is no stranger to harsh judgment and unwarranted criticism. The post Olympic Bronze Medalist Ilona Maher Sends Powerful Message to Trolls Questioning Women’s Rugby appeared first on EssentiallySports.
Rugby star Ilona Maher eyes Bristol debut as ticket sales break club record
Ticket sales have broken a record ahead of U.S. rugby star Ilona Maher making her debut for the Bristol Bears women’s team.
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US rugby star Ilona Maher gets first start for Bristol Bears on Sunday
Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Bristol Bears’ Ilona Maher during the Premiership Women’s ...
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 makes her feelings known on difference between Rugby Sevens and 15s after Bristol Bears debut
Ilona Maher shared her insights on the differences between Rugby Sevens and 15s after making her debut for the Bristol Bears against Gloucester-Hartpury in the Premiership Women’s Rugby.
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 ...