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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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 ...
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Ilona Maher Turns the Heat Up in Itty-Bitty Yellow Two-Piece in Stunning Sauna Pics
The Olympic rugby player wore the same Bond-Eye set white on location of her SI Swimsuit cover shoot last September.
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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 ...
Ilona Maher Jokes 'Stop Fighting Over Me' After Showing Off Bruises from Broken Nose
Rugby star Ilona Maher is laughing through the pain as she continues to recover from a broken nose sustained during her first ...
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Ilona Maher makes her feelings known as she gets philosophical after making her PWR debut for Bristol Bears
Ilona Maher opened up on her experience about her debut with Bristol Bears in their game against Gloucester Hartpury on Sunday, January 5. Maher came fresh off a runners-up finish at the Dancing ...
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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 Rugby ...
Ilona Maher Fans Say She's 'So Iconic' for 'DWTS' Reference Amid Injury: ‘That’s a Warrior’
An hour later, Maher shared a video of herself holding the same bag of ice, now melted, to her face as she lip-synced to ...
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Ilona Maher: is the all-singing, all-dancing, all-American the answer to rugby’s momentum problem?
For some years now, Ilona Maher has been hard to miss. An internationally decorated, two-time Olympian, who has risen to heady fame through irreverent TikTok content, reality TV appearances and fierce ...