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End-of-season rugby union awards: best games, players and more

Champagne tries and offloads to retired greats and future stars, here are the highlights of the 2024-25 season

The Guardian - UK

Olympic Star Brutally Mocked By Women For Bragging About Walking Runway On Her Period

Rugby star Ilona Maher’s latest social media post, in which she congratulates herself for walking a runway while on her period, was deemed 'tone-deaf' by female viewers.

Bored Panda

Ilona Maher’s $12 Trick to Prevent Farmer's Tan Is Pretty Damn Foolproof

Plus, her “really sexy” shower routine and “quirky” toe polish color.

Marie Claire

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Dancing with the Stars season 34: Here’s who’s joining Robert Irwin in the ballroom

Australian TV star leads the new celebrity lineup of the ABC dancing competition

The Independent UK

World Cup buzz grows as steely Australia upstage Ilona Maher’s USA

Charlotte Caslick brings dare and dash in 30-19 win for Wallaroos

The Guardian - AU

Wallaroos look for World Cup edge in USA rugby clash

Drawn at the 2025 Rugby World Cup, the Wallaroos are looking to build confidence with a win over the USA, who have global star Ilona Maher in their line-up.

AAP

‘The Queen is here’: Australia gets chance to witness rugby juggernaut Ilona Maher up close

One of the most influential figures in women’s sport is in Canberra this week as the USA Eagles face the Wallaroos in the Pacific Four Series on Saturday

The Guardian - AU

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Ilona Maher Waltzes Back to Make Her Second SI Swim Appearance

The rugby star continues to make an impact in all aspects of her life.

Sports Illustrated

Ilona Maher mania helps US women’s rugby set attendance records

The Eagles face Japan in LA without their star but expect bumper crowds for Canada in Kansas City and a DC doubleheader with England’s men

The Guardian - US

As the Women’s Rugby World Cup Kicks Off – 6 Talented and Inspiration Female Athletes to Watch, Support and Follow

It's set to be one to watch - here, RW Editor Joseph Robinson shares the other up-and-coming athletes you'll want to know about this year.

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

The Guardian - US

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

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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 Guardian - UK

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

The Independent UK

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

Evening Standard

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

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‘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

Sports Illustrated

Ilona Maher Shares Her Most Starstruck Moment at the Paris Olympics

It was an interaction she won't forget.

The Independent UK

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 Guardian - 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 Independent 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.

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.

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