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Rugby is undergoing a revolution in 2025 - and Ilona Maher is leading the way

Join Rugby World's Joseph Robinson as he explores the Ilona Maher effect and shares the other talented and inspirational female athletes you need to know about.

Marie Claire

Ilona Maher makes USA rugby squad to face Japan before Pacific Four challenge

Social media influencer, reality TV star, podcaster and center continues chase for place at World Cup in England

The Guardian - US

Women’s Elite Rugby: new league aims to boost US game and – finally – pay its players

Kittery Wagner Ruiz saw two World Cups as a US Eagle and now coaches the Boston Banshees, one of six semi-pro sides

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Why the future of women’s rugby in England looks stronger than ever

The women’s rugby side Gloucester-Hartpury have had a pretty good season. On March 16 they won their third Premiership Women’s Rugby Championship in a row, beating Saracens 31-19 in the final.

The Conversation

US rugby hopes Ilona Maher will be part of England and Fiji DC doubleheader

Washington date confirmed for Steve Borthwick’s men while women’s World Cup preparations bring Fiji to town

The Guardian - US

Ilona Maher and the myth of feminine fragility – how one rugby player is reshaping sport

American rugby player Ilona Maher has risen to global fame. Not just because of her athletic ability (though that is remarkable, winning an Olympic bronze in 2024 in the USA rugby sevens team, and now signing a professional contract with England’s Bristol Bears), but because of what she represents.

The Conversation

Tearful Maher bows out of English rugby with try in Bristol defeat to Gloucester

A tearful Ilona Maher signed off her time in English club rugby with a try in Bristol’s 36-20 defeat against Gloucester-Hartpury in their PWR semi-final

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Gloucester-Hartpury set up PWR final against Saracens as hunt for three-peat continues

Gloucester-Hartpury 36-20 Bristol Bears: American star Ilona Maher crossed for the visitors but the champions showed their class in a physical affair

The Independent UK

Ilona Maher: How to watch Gloucester-Hartpury vs Bristol Bears in PWR semi-final today

American superstar targets spot in next month’s Premiership Women’s Rugby Final in London

Evening Standard

‘High-energy, risk-taking, intense’ US women’s league shows its rugby colors

Heading for kick-off in March, Women’s Elite Rugby releases names and logos for six inaugural teams

The Guardian - US

Ilona Maher Shares Her Most Starstruck Moment at the Paris Olympics

It was an interaction she won't forget.

Sports Illustrated

Interviewer blasted for challenging rugby star Ilona Maher on not having imposter syndrome

Olympian complained about earlier queries: ‘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?’

The Independent UK

Ilona Maher: Bristol Bears stint can help me ‘fit seamlessly’ into USA team

Ilona Maher said the measure of success with Bristol for her would be if she has ‘caught up’ with the USA 15s team for this year’s Rugby World Cup

The Guardian - UK

Ilona Maher: Rugby union needs culture shift to create stars and grow the game

The American has a social media following of over eight million people.

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The Independent UK

Social media star Ilona Maher marks first Bristol start with a try

The American ran over half the pitch and bumped off two tackles in a 55th-minute try made possible by her pace and power.

The Independent UK

Ilona Maher to start Bristol’s clash with Exeter on Sunday

The 28-year-old is the world’s most popular rugby player on social media with over eight million followers.

The Guardian - UK

Willis brothers prove that resilience is key in harsh world of rugby union

Having bounced back from injury and Wasps’ collapse, Jack and Tom join a long list of the sport’s great battlers

Sports Illustrated

Ilona Maher's New Rugby Team Smashed Attendance Record in Her Debut

The Olympian turned social media star made her Bristol Bears debut on Sunday.

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Evening Standard

Dancing With The Stars’ Ilona Maher hopes to inspire more rugby ‘superstars’

The rugby player has moved to the UK to play for Bristol Bears in the Premiership Women’s Rugby League.

The Guardian - UK

‘We can’t just have one superstar’: Ilona Maher wants greater focus on others to grow rugby

Bristol Bears’ new high-profile recruit Ilona Maher says while she loves being a superstar, rugby needs much more than solely her presence for the sport to continue to grow

The Independent UK

Ilona Maher ‘loves being a superstar’ as Bristol signing looks to grow the game

The Bristol Bears signing generated a record crowd for her Premiership debut.

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U.S. Rugby Star Ilona Maher Makes Bristol Bears Debut

U.S. rugby star Ilona Maher debuts for Bristol Bears in front of record crowd but faces defeat. Maher aims to transition to 15-a-side game for 2025 Rugby W...

The Independent UK

Ilona Maher admits to nerves ahead of much-anticipated Bristol debut

The social media sensation played her part in attracting a record crowd to Ashton Gate.

The Guardian - UK

Ilona Maher draws record crowd on Bristol bow but Gloucester spoil party

The US sevens superstar drew supporters from far and wide for her Premiership Women’s Rugby debut

The Independent UK

Ilona Maher debut draws record crowd but Bristol beaten by Gloucester-Hartpury

Bristol 17-40 Gloucester-Hartpury: The champions showed their strength in a rematch of last season’s final in front of 9,240 fans at Ashton Gate

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