Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Ilona Maher

Discover the career path of Ilona Maher, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Ilona Maher is an American rugby union player who achieved prominence for winning a bronze medal with the United States in rugby sevens at the 2024 Paris Olympics. In December 2024, she signed with the Bristol Bears in the Premiership Women's Rugby league and started playing for them in January 2025. She is considered a notable athlete in the sport of rugby.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2018: Debut for United States National Team

In 2018, Ilona Maher debuted for the United States national team.

2018: Debut with USA Rugby World Cup Sevens team

In 2018, Ilona Maher debuted with the USA Rugby World Cup Sevens team at a Women's SVNS tournament in Paris.

2020: 2020 Tokyo Olympics

In 2020, Ilona Maher represented the United States at the Tokyo Olympics.

2020: Selection to Olympic Team

In 2020, Ilona Maher was chosen for her first Olympic team at the Summer Olympics in Tokyo.

2022: Represented USA at Rugby World Cup Sevens

In 2022, Ilona Maher represented the United States at the Rugby World Cup Sevens in Cape Town, helping the team reach the semifinals.

December 2024: Signed with Bristol Bears

In December 2024, Ilona Maher signed a three-month deal with Bristol Bears in the Premiership Women's Rugby league in England. The unprecedented demand for tickets to see her debut led to the fixture being moved to Ashton Gate.