Maher, Rugby

Ilona Maher Is Adjusting to Rugby Life in England and a Newly Broken Nose: 'I Want to Be the Best Player' (Exclusive)
Ilona Maher is playing a new type of rugby in England. In a bid to make the USA Women’s Eagles Rugby World Cup squad, the Olympian is playing rugby 15s on her new team, the Bris
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.
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.
Rugby Star Ilona Maher ‘Imposter Syndrome' Interview Controversy Explained
Ilona Maher, an Olympic rugby player, has recently sparked controversy following her interview with CNN's Christina Macfarlane. When Maher denied experiencing imposter syndrome, Macfarlane persisted in questioning her,
Ilona Maher doesn't have imposter syndrome: 'It's OK to be proud.' See viral clip
"It's OK to believe you deserve something because you put in the work for it," Ilona Maher said in the viral clip.
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 ...
Ilona Maher Shares Her Most Starstruck Moment at the Paris Olympics
Ilona Maher became a quick international sensation at the 2024 Paris Olympics thanks to her relatable social media videos and ...
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 ...
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 ...
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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.
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Ilona Maher sprinkles her stardust on England – U.S. rugby icon’s new team has had to find a bigger home stadium
Ilona Maher channels Taylor Swift with her answer. “I do get tired a lot but, as Taylor Swift said, ‘I get tired a lot but I don’t get tired of it’.” The ‘it’ the 28-year-old rugby ...
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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 ...
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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 ...