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.
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 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.
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.
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.)
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.
U.S. rugby star Ilona Maher gets first start for Bristol Bears
U.S. rugby star Ilona Maher is set to make her first start for the Bristol Bears on January 12 at the Exeter Chiefs.
Ilona Maher Turns Up the Heat in Steamy Bikini Pic After Breaking Her Nose
Courtesy of Ilona Maher/Instagram Ilona Maher isn't letting a broken nose stop her from bringing her bikini A-game. Maher, 28, showed off her figure via Instagram on Tuesday, January 21, while baking in a sauna.
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 28-year-old pro rugby player shared a set of new bikini snaps from what appeared to be the inside of a sauna just days after revealing her broken nose.
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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.
Ilona Maher Reveals Gnarly Broken Nose From Violent Tackle During First Start With Bristol Bears Rugby Club
Ilona Maher made her first home start for the Bristol Bears on Saturday. Although the match went extremely well for her team, it did not go as well for ...
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 ...
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 ...
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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 ...