The USA Eagles player is also not worried about a potential U.S. ban on TikTok, a platform she has amassed over three million followers on.

US rugby star Ilona Maher say she plans to make the most of Bristol during her three month stint playing in the city. The 28-year-old is the most followed rugby union player - male or female - on social media,

She had begun training with Bristol in December when the team announced the signing before going back to the United States for the holidays. Maher has more than 8 million followers combined on Instagram and TikTok. She was a runner-up on the “Dancing ...

Her arrival at Bristol has boosted replica shirt sales, while the club's Instagram following has soared from 21,000 to 67,000.

The 28-year-old is the world’s most followed rugby player on Instagram and TikTok. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Rugby player Ilona Maher has won fans and admirers with her sporting talent. But it's her message of body positivity that's attracted millions of followers on social media. The US-born athlete, 28, regularly jumps on TikTok and Instagram to talk about body positivity and being a high-profile woman in sport.

U.S. Olympic bronze medallist Ilona Maher made her debut for Premiership Women's Rugby side Bristol Bears in a 40-17 loss to Gloucester-Hartpury on Sunday, with a record crowd of 9,240 in attendance at Ashton Gate stadium.

Social media sensation Ilona Maher celebrated her first start for Bristol by scoring a spectacular try to inspire a 41-31 win against Exeter on Sunday.

Her arrival at the English Premiership club has boosted replica shirt sales, while Bristol's Instagram following has soared from 21,000 to 67,000.