Ilona Maher says that rugby union has to shift culture and mindset if it is going to evolve as a sport. With more than eight million followers across Instagram and TikTok, 28-year-old United ...

Hello everyone,' said Ilona Maher, entering the room with her arms raised wide. 'I was expecting an applause.' For 40 minutes, the USA ace was the center of attention. She is used to that.

Fresh from scoring a 70-yard try in her first start for Bristol Bears at the weekend in their 41-31 victory over play-off rivals Exeter Chiefs, Ilona Maher knows she is rugby union’s superstar ...

Ilona Maher produced a stunning display in her first start for Bristol Bears. USA sevens star Ilona Maher has drawn comparisons to Jonah Lomu after scoring her first Premiership Women’s Rugby try for ...

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Ilona Maher is playing her club rugby in England ahead of the country hosting the 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup later in the year. Harry Trump/Getty Images U.S. rugby star Ilona Maher celebrated ...

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Ilona Maher marked her first Premiership Women’s Rugby start with a try as Bristol boosted their hopes of reaching the play-offs with a gutsy win over regional rivals Exeter Chiefs. Dave Ward ...

Rugby player Ilona Maher has won fans and admirers with her sporting talent. But it's her message of body positivity that's attracted millions of followers on social media. The US-born athlete ...