London, Jan 1, 2025 (AFP) - Rugby chief backs 'trailblazer' Maher to fuel Women's World Cup fever

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2025-01-01

World Rugby chief executive Alan Gilpin believes social media sensation Ilona Maher is ideally placed to excite fans in the lead-up to this year's Women's World Cup in England. The versatile American back -- a breakout star at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris -- is now the world's most popular rugby player on social media, with more than three million followers on Tiktok. Ahead of the World Cup, the 28-year-old has joined English Premiership women......

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