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.
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?’
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.
Olympian Ilona Maher Says She’s ‘Truly Not OK’ After Breaking Her Nose in Rugby Match
Maher included a video of herself holding up a bag of ice to her face. She also lip-synched, “Been better, Carrie Ann.” (The athlete previously said the phrase last year after Dancing With The Stars judge Inaba asked why Maher was crying after she received tough feedback on her performance.)
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.
Ilona Maher Turns Up the Heat in Steamy Bikini Pic After Breaking Her Nose
Ilona Maher showed off her figure in a neon-yellow bikini while relaxing in a sauna mere days after breaking her nose in a rugby match
Ilona Maher Jokes 'Stop Fighting Over Me' After Showing Off Bruises from Broken Nose
Rugby star Ilona Maher is laughing through the pain as she continues to recover from a broken nose sustained during her first home start with the Bristol Bears. The Olympic bronze
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.
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 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.
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US rugby star Ilona Maher gets first start for Bristol Bears on Sunday
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Social media star Maher says rugby union must do more to grow game
Social media sensation Ilona Maher has said rugby union needs to undergo a culture shift if the sport is to attract new fans.
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Ilona Maher’s Bikini Photos Have Fans in a Frenzy: 'Good God Almighty'
Ilona Maher's latest Instagram post has fans ready to risk it all for a chance with the Olympic medalist. On Tuesday, the ...
Ilona Maher Fans Say She's 'So Iconic' for 'DWTS' Reference Amid Injury: ‘That’s a Warrior’
An hour later, Maher shared a video of herself holding the same bag of ice, now melted, to her face as she lip-synced to ...