Ilona Maher: Rugby’s Biggest Personality, Viral Success & Why Short Kings Win

Olympic rugby powerhouse and TikTok sensation Ilona Maher sits down with Olivia Attwood for an unfiltered chat that veers from clubbing disasters to body confidence, with a detour into why British men might just be the best flirts on the planet.
Ilona opens up about scoring her own Barbie doll, how women’s rugby is reshaping what it means to be an athlete, and the harsh reality of going viral online.
The conversation spices up as they go in on Brits vs. American drinking culture, unpack the fruity antics of sports bros, roast tall men for sport, champion the short kings, and tear apart the ultimate first-date icks.It’s hilarious, brutally honest, and unexpectedly heartfelt - Ilona proves exactly why she’s one of the world’s most influential athletes, both on and off the pitch.
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