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American rugby star Ilona Maher continues to not ‘tone it down'
From the Paris Olympics to “Dancing with the Stars,” American rugby sensation Ilona Maher shares insights into her experiences, her dynamic presence both on social media and on the pitch and what lies ahead for the future.
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Rugby star Ilona Maher makes debut in front of record crowd for Bristol Bears
Such was the anticipation surrounding Maher’s debut that Bristol relocated the match from a smaller venue to Ashton Gate to satisfy demand for seats.
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Paris Olympic medals dulling over time
Several athletes have noticed the patina on their Paris 2024 Olympic medals has begun to fade.
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Ilona Maher goes from ‘Dancing With the Stars' to playing rugby in the UK
Maher put speculation on her next career move to rest with the announcement that she’d signed with the Bristol Bears in the Premiership Women’s Rugby league.
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Ilona Maher stuns in her first Sports Illustrated Swimsuit cover
The Olympic rugby player is the coveted cover star of the outlet’s September digital issue after helping Team USA win bronze in Paris.
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‘This is wild.' Rugby star Ariana Ramsey returns to Bridgeport with a homecoming fit for an Olympian
24-year-old Ariana Ramsey helped Team USA bring home a bronze medal during the Olympics. The women’s rugby star returned home to Bridgeport and was welcomed with a crowd of her family, friends and community. Ramsey said she couldn’t believe all the support and love from everyone at home backing her. NBC10’s Frances Wang captured some of the excitement and spoke...
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American rugby star Alev Kelter proposes in Paris after bronze medal win
Alev Kelter proposed to her girlfriend, Katryn Treder, after winning bronze with the U.S. women’s rugby team.
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Sammy Sullivan on historic US rugby bronze: ‘You have the chance to be Olympic medalists someday'
The U.S. won bronze in the women’s rugby sevens tournament on Tuesday, which was the women’s team’s first-ever medal and the first rugby medal won by the U.S. since 1924.
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WATCH: Ilona Maher and the women's rugby team react to winning bronze
“It’s such a rollercoaster of emotions,” rugby player Stephanie Rovetti said. “The momentum swung both ways, and it’s like over in a blink.”
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US Women's rugby team looks ahead to first Olympic match: ‘Best sport in the world'
The U.S. women’s rugby team spoke Saturday ahead of their first Olympic match about the importance of showcasing the sport to young fans.
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A guide to rugby lingo
If you are unfamiliar with rugby, the terminology can feel a little daunting. Here is a quick guide to some of the sport’s most important terms.
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Men's Rugby Recap, July 24: Fiji Stays Undefeated at Olympics With Win in Second Session
Recap of every match from the second session of men’s rugby pool play.
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Rugby at the 2024 Olympics: Field size, history, rules
Rugby is back at the Paris Games with an Olympic three-peat on the line. Here’s everything to know about the lateral game.
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Organizers of first US women's professional rugby league hope to launch inaugural season in 2025
The first women’s pro rugby league in the United States is targeting 2025 for its start with six to eight 30-player teams, organizers said Wednesday.
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How to watch 2024 Los Angeles Sevens rugby tournament
The 2024 World Rugby Sevens Series continues in Los Angeles, Calif., as the season run-in heats up. Here’s how to watch.
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Meet the speedy star who broke his country's hearts to chase an NFL dream
Louis Rees-Zammit is one of the world’s top young rugby stars. The Welshman spoke to NBC News about his shock decision to quit in the slender hope of making the cut stateside.