Ilona Maher's net worth, Dancing with the Stars and dealing with sexuality comments Olympic bronze medalist Ilona Maher is a 28-year-old American rugby star who was born in Burlington, Vermont, and she got into sports at a very young age.
Despite being one of the most famous and most followed rugby players on social media, Maher is rather private and keeps her personal life away from the public eye.
Though Maher started playing rugby seriously only at 17, she has made great strides in the sport.
As a star of the USA women’s rugby team, Maher has faced her share of sexist comments and stereotypes.
In a video posted on her social media back in 2024, Maher spoke about how such comments can hamper the dreams of young girls.
