Bio/Wiki
Full Name | Ilona Delsing Rosa Maher |
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Nickname | Lo |
Famous for | Most followed Rugby player on Instagram |
Physical Stats & More
Height | 5' 10" (178 cm) |
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Weight | 90 Kg (198 lbs) |
Eye Color | Brown |
Hair Color | Blonde |
Educational Qualification(s)
School | Burlington High School, Burlington, Vt. |
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Personal Life
Religion | Christianity |
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Zodiac sign | Leo |
Ethnicity | Dutch (From her mother's side) |
Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
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Relationships & More
Marital Status | Unmarried |
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Affairs/Boyfriends | Single |
Family
Father | Michael Maher (Rugby Coach) |
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Mother | Mieneke Maher (Emergency room nurse) |
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Career
International Rugby Debut | 2018 |
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Jersey Number | #2 (USA) |
Domestic/State Team | Quinnipiac Bobcats |
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Favourites
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Festival | Thanksgiving |
Style Quotient
Merchandise | Sells merchandise through her website |
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Social Media Impact | Uses #beastbeautybrains for body positivity |
Social Media
https://www.instagram.com/ilonamaher/ | |
https://www.facebook.com/maherilona | |
YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@ilona_maher/featured |
https://x.com/ilona_maher | |
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ilona-maher-256858a1 | |
Personal Website | https://www.ilonamaher.com/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
Born into a sports-loving family with her father playing rugby. | |
Developed an interest in rugby after starting with hockey, basketball, and soccer. | |
Recognized by Quinnipiac coach Becky Carlson during a school match, leading to her recruitment. | |
Worked as an environmental ambassador between Japan and Vermont. | |
Gained popularity on TikTok during the Tokyo Olympics. | |
Improved her brand visibility on social media to support her rugby career. | |
Injured during a practice session in March 2023, leading to a broken fibula and dislocated tibia. | |
First rugby player to join Dancing with the Stars in September 2024. | |
Desires a partner supportive of her rugby career. |