Ilona Maher: How USA rugby’s poster girl can light up Women’s Rugby World Cup

She has a huge online presence but she has earned ... to hopefully ensure its ongoing viability. The Ilona Maher effect has been significant in the United States, too – good news for World Rugby at a ... Read More

Whatever rugby icon Ilona Maher does next it will be Maher-vellous

Rugby icon Ilona Maher has begun her offseason. Her Eagles — the United States team — were eliminated from the Women’s Rugby World Cup last weekend. Read More

Ilona Maher career timeline: How U.S. rugby star rose to fame, from college to Olympics stardom

Arguably, no American rugby player has achieved the level of fame that Ilona Maher has. From her time in the Olympic spotlight to her strong presence on social media and appearance on "Dancing With ... Read More

Ilona Maher wants America to fall in love with rugby during Women's World Cup

Ilona Maher’s mission at the Women’s Rugby World Cup is about more than just winning games. Heading into the United States’ tournament opener on Friday, the world’s most followed rugby player on ... Read More

Ilona Maher: How USA rugby’s poster girl can light up Women’s Rugby World Cup

Beast, beauty, brains. They are the three words hashtagged in the Instagram bio of Ilona Maher, the tagline around which she has built her brand. And what a brand it is. It is no overstatement to say ... Read More