Ilona Maher says that rugby union has to shift culture and mindset if it is going to evolve as a sport.

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'I would love to see more personalities in men's game'

Bristol Bears and USA women's rugby star Ilona Maher says the men's game needs more "personality" to promote the sport.

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Ilona Maher: Men's rugby union needs more 'personality', says Bristol's USA star

The American has a social media following of over eight million people.

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Ilona Maher: Rugby union needs culture shift to create stars and grow the game

The American Olympic medallist, who is the world’s most followed rugby player, believes her stoic but ‘amazing’ sport needs more personalities.

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Social media star Ilona Maher says rugby union must do more to grow game

Ilona Maher says that rugby union has to shift culture and mindset if it is going to evolve as a sport. With more than eight million followers across Instagram and TikTok, 28-year-old American international back Maher is the world’s most followed rugby player on social media. She rose to fame on social media through combining messages of body positivity and female empowerment with her signature sharp sense of humour, and was also runner-up on Da…

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Bristol Bears and USA women’s rugby star Ilona Maher says the men’s game needs more “personality” to promote the sport. Source link : https://www.bbc.com/sport/rugby-union/articles/cx2kvjljgn5o Author : Publish date : 2025-01-15 18:00:28 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

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Men’s rugby union needs more ‘personality’ – Maher – Sports 365

Discover how Ilona Maher is making waves in women's rugby in England. From record-breaking attendance numbers to her relatable and authentic presence on social media, Maher is a catalyst for change in the sport. Learn how her impact is inspiring a new generation of athletes and fans and fostering a future for women's rugby.
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Ilona Maher: The Rising Star Transforming Women's Rugby in England

Ilona Maher says that rugby union has to shift culture and mindset if it is going to evolve as a sport. With more than eight […] The post Ilona Maher: Rugby union needs culture shift to create stars and grow the game appeared first on The Rugby Paper.

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By Bethan Croft and Jordan Renwick Having stormed across the pitch (and TikTok For You Pages) globally, become a household name and the most followed rugby player in the world, Ilona Maher, is making the most of her time in the PWR. But she’s also been clear on setting boundaries for herself, as she opened up in a recent press conference held by Bristol Bears. Since she arrived in England for her PWR debut, Maher has been collecting headlines. F…

'I would love to see more personalities in men's game'

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