Ilona Maher, rugby and Bristol Bears

Who is Ilona Maher, the U.S. Olympic women's rugby star?
Ilona Maher has made a positive impact on the U.S. women's rugby Olympic team with her powerful performances and uplifting social media posts.
US rugby star Ilona Maher back from injury for Bristol and gets start Saturday
U.S. rugby star Ilona Maher will start for the Bristol Bears on Saturday after missing a game last week because of a facial injury. The 28-year-old Maher, who helped lead the U.S. to the bronze medal in rugby sevens at the Paris Olympics,
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 profile of womens game since joining Bristol Bears and believes same can be ach
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.
US rugby star Ilona Maher celebrates her first start for Bristol Bears with a try
EXETER, England (AP) — U.S. rugby star Ilona Maher celebrated her first start for the Bristol Bears by powering over for a try in a 41-31 victory at the Exeter Chiefs on Sunday.
Ilona Maher to return for Bristol Bears after broken nose
U.S. rugby star Ilona Maher will start for the Bristol Bears on Saturday after missing a game last week because of a facial injury.
Gabby Thomas Is Asked About Ilona Maher’s Controversial ‘Imposter Syndrome’ Comments And Has A Spectacular Answer
Gabby Thomas and Ilona Maher were two of the biggest names on Team USA at the Paris Olympics last Summer and as it turns out the former is a huge fan of ...
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Ilona Maher happy to be a rugby superstar ‘but it can’t just be me’
GO DEEPER Ilona Maher sprinkles her stardust on England ... Maher built a cult following on TikTok during the Tokyo Olympics in 2021 where she starred for the USA rugby sevens team.
Gabby Thomas: Olympic 200m champion receives support from Coco Gauff, Ilona Maher after detailing stalking fears
Coco Gauff and Ilona Maher show support for fellow American sporting star Gabby Thomas after the three-time Olympic gold ...
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Rugby star Ilona Maher makes her debut in front of record crowd for Bristol Bears
BRISTOL, England (AP) — U.S. rugby star Ilona Maher made her debut for the Bristol ... than 8 million followers combined on Instagram and TikTok. She was a runner-up on the “Dancing With ...
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Rugby star Ilona Maher eyes Bristol debut as ticket sales break club record
Maher has more than 8 million followers combined on Instagram and TikTok. She was a runner-up on the “Dancing With The Stars” TV show. Bristol Bears' Ilona Maher gestures as she walks on the ...
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US rugby star Ilona Maher gets first start for Bristol Bears on Sunday
BRISTOL, England (AP) — U.S. rugby star Ilona Maher is set to make her first start for the Bristol ... Maher has more than 8 million followers combined on Instagram and TikTok. She also was a ...
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Ilona Maher making big impact on English rugby club Bristol after signing short-term deal
Maher, who has nearly 8 million followers combined on Instagram and TikTok, signed with the Bristol ... switch from sevens to the 15-a-side game. “Ilona is one of the standout stars in the ...
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Everything to Know About XANDRA, Returning 2025 SI Swimsuit Model
The professional DJ made her debut on the pages of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit in 2024, featured as a rookie, after posing for Derek Kettela’s lens in beautiful Belize. Making her return, the brand is ...