All Aboard the Ilona Train 🚂
If anyone’s going to help Team USA take on Europe’s rugby dynasty, it’s her.
When the opportunity comes up to talk about Ilona Maher—aka the most incredible woman on the planet—you know I’m taking it. So, say hello to the newest Bristol Bears fan—me. Have I ever watched a full rugby game before? No. But is my Bristol Bears jersey already on the way? Obviously. With Ilona heading to the UK to join the Bears, jumping on the bandwagon feels like the only right move.
@ilonamaherThe Eagle has landed 🦅♬ original sound – Ilona Maher
Ilona Maher: Rugby Royalty
Ilona Maher signing with the Bristol Bears is massive for women’s rugby. And honestly, it’s just the latest highlight in what might be her most iconic year yet. In 2024, she snagged Olympic bronze (just another day in the Ilona Maher medals collection), crushed it as a Dancing With the Stars finalist, and made her debut in Sports Illustrated. Now, she’s heading to the UK to join one of the top teams in the Premiership Women’s Rugby league. You know, just Ilona, casually taking over every space she steps into.
Rugby star Ilona Maher posing with her Olympic medal for Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Magazine pic.twitter.com/9RR4Fcq3yw
— Women Posting W’s (@womenpostingws) August 31, 2024
But here’s the thing: Ilona isn’t just playing rugby; she’s making people actually care about it. Her TikToks and Instagram have pulled in a whole new crowd—people who probably thought a scrum was some kind of brunch order but are now fully invested. It’s no surprise she’s become a staple in celebrity news, proving you can dominate on the field and online at the same time.
Beast. Beauty. Brains. BEAR. 🐻@ilona_maher is in the house! 🇺🇸💫 pic.twitter.com/KgTwO7TWkg
— Bristol Bears Women 🐻 (@BristolBearsW) December 2, 2024
Joining the Bears isn’t just her next move; it’s her way of leveling up the sport itself while she gets ready to crush it at the Rugby World Cup 2025.
Eyes on the Rugby World Cup
Ilona’s been crystal clear: joining Bristol puts her in the perfect position to lock down a spot on the Eagles squad for next year’s tournament. And honestly? If anyone’s going to help Team USA take on Europe’s rugby dynasty, it’s her. This is huge for USA rugby and another chapter in what’s already an insane career.
Ilona Maher is coming to Bear Country ✍️🐻#PWR #PoweredDifferently pic.twitter.com/KI3P6Tgi7X
— Premiership Women’s Rugby (@ThePWR) December 2, 2024
As for me? I’m ready to dive headfirst into the Ilona Maher rugby fandom. I’ll be Googling the rules, figuring out how to stream Bristol Bears matches, and cheering Ilona on like I’ve been doing this my whole life. If her season is anything like her year so far, we’re all about to witness something next-level.
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