Ilona Maher is a force of nature, plain and simple. This rugby star and social media whiz has truly carved out her own unique spot in the crazy world of sports. Who would have thought growing her profile was due to financial necessity? And she’s putting it to good use too, inspiring girls to take up the sport. “ We want to get more players into the game – where are those players? They’re on TikTok. They’re scrolling the apps, they’re watching my little videos and going ‘oh, look at this girl play rugby.'” You can’t help but be drawn in by her amazing energy. She’s an Olympian for the U.S. and a huge TikTok sensation with over 2 million followers – so yeah, people notice her, whether she’s scoring tries or just being herself online.

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