2024 OLYMPIC SUPERSTAR | Ilona Maher Rugby Highlights! 

Again really appreciate ur coverage of the women's game. Not many others do it let alone so well :)

She’s a beast! Hard hitting. Fast. Smart. Amazing player.

Yeah she is a powerful runner and has a nasty fend but 0:33 really stood out to me. It's such a high-level play, idk if the average US fan can appreciate what she did there. The chasedown, tackle, getting to her feet, showing hands off, and then attacking the ball to get a no-release penalty. Literally textbook and she did it so fast. I did this a few times in my college 7s days and to me it was a better feeling than scoring a try. I used to watch alot of college and club rugby like 10 years ago when I played and tbh there was a noticeable skill gap between the men and womens teams. Not anymore. Women's rugby has come so far, especially in the US, and its incredibly fun to watch. Thank you for uploading and shoutout to all my rugby brothers and sisters around the world. I am so incredibly proud of our US Eagles.

00:33 is an insane individual play, the ability to get the chasedown tackle and not let her score to then get up and get the penalty before anyone else is around is RIDICULOUS

The tackle, jackal speed is a lesson to all. Awesome player.

Having seen how funny she is on social media, I always forget that she can back it up on the field as well lmao

absolute unit of a woman

Fantastic to see more women’s players getting the plaudits and recognition 💪

Wide receiver speed, running back breaking tackles ability and hits harder than a linebacker. Total package.

She is an inspiration to me and my daughters. Grit and grace all in one person.

What a powerhouse!! I love ILHONA! So inspiring. Happy for young girls who get to look up to her. I am a grown woman and I look up to her! Channeling Ilohna next time I'm in the gym! Lol She is an incredible athlete who is smart, hilarious, and so considerate. What a great role model and example. Thanks for the highlight compilation. I've been looking for something like this. Saved it to my favorite videos just so I could reference back when discussing her with others. Great stuff!

This kind of coverage is fantastic for Rugby and Rugby 7s in the US, she is also an absolute weapon on the field

I thoroughly enjoyed this. When she tucks her chin and shifts gears, it's over. Gotta get a Ilona Maher jersey for me and my daughter 😂

Ilona has made me a fan of rugby! This is awesome!

Nice! Glad you highlighted the work she does in defence as much as what she does in attack. Great technique tackling and jackalling. And one hell of a fend... I know I wouldn't argue with her! 😃

She definitely has a higher gear then most of her field. ❤ Absolutely amazing. She's incredible.

I hope she does wonderful things for our sport! Proper legend

She is amazing.....I love her style,her passion and think she is absolutely beautiful inside and out Truly an American Icon in rugby...She has faced adversity on and off the field but has always remained positive thru it all ❤

Whoa 😲. She's a BEAST! She's someone you don't wanna go up against lol. DAYUM. This was my first time checking her out. I came here cuz I just watched a video of her crying and mentioned how her entire life she's dealt with bullies making fun of her for being seen as too masculine and not feminine. I don't know what those idiots are talking about. This woman is FIT. She has to be in order to be great on the field. And from what I've just seen, she dominates any field she steps into. THAT is an athlete. Anyone who bullies her should be ashamed and embarrased of themselves. Ilona is great the way she is. She is bringing home some medals for the U.S. She's a hard worker and it shows. The last thing I'll say is that I wish we had rugby here in the U.S. the way we have football. That sport looks like so much fun to watch. And for me, it's the closest thing I'll see of women playing football. And how is flag football not a legit sport yet? I wanna see some girls rock that field. We can be rough and tough as the boys 💪😎 💯.

Not only a great athlete but from what Ive see a great person too.

Head down charging speed and hitting toughness. YEAH~~ Primo player. She gets some stick from some off field but stands up and shows her stuff. I like her. Like her a lot.

Absolute athlete. So awesome to see her in rugby. Love her❤ play.

American Football: "helmet is mandatory for player's protection" Rugby: "what's a helmet?"

What a beast. She runs likes Earl Campbell and tackles likes Dick Butkus. For you younger people out there look them up on the Internet. They were absolute destroyers in the NFL.

go USA! thx for the highlights!

I don't understand the game but it is vividly clear what an intense player she is!

Incredibly strong,fast, fit and from the look of things she is also seems to be a pretty nice person. Great role model for up-and-coming players :-)

Absolutely amazing athlete. Thanks for the edit. Very cool

She’s an incredible athlete! Fast, strong, and smart.

the Australian NRLW need to sign her up.Ilona is the type of player who gets bums on seats....I would love to see her play in our domestic rugby league season👌👌🇭🇲🇭🇲🇭🇲

Love to watch her put her head down and run. Pure power. Good job young lady.

What a unit! Man I need to start watching rugby.

Still my favorite medal of the 2024 Olympics. And Ilona Maher just willed it into being. Who knew a Force of Nature wore a pony-tail?

Such a new fan ! Ilona Maher , the stand out player of women's Rugby ! You beat my Ireland ! Well done ! The Jonah Lomu of women's Rugby 2024 ! What a strong woman !

New to rugby… loving this! 🔥

She looks like a freaking shield maiden 😮 2:54 what a textbook tackle

As a number 2, can say she plays with heart

Powerful, with great appreciation of the breakdown laws! Wow!

I love it! Next level effort!

Watching her play has brought me to the conclusion that she just might have the most effective fend in rugby. I admit that if she was playing men her percentage of involuntary sit downs would drop but she's not play against men. I'd like to see how she looks wearing #8 on the 15s squad.

I didn't realize she'd played some XVs. Her and Kelter at 13 and 12 would be some force to be reckoned with!

GAH DAMN!!! That chika is BEAST!! She puts those turbo boots on and GONE!!! I will 100% watch Women's Rugby now.

I feel like she’s got bam bam Kam and Beast mode together in one package. My mouth dropped several times 😮

Damm, she is a force! Defence and offence - great plays and effort.

We heard about the eagles winning games ,it peaked interest,so we watched and observed her not only scoring tries but preventing them,then we realized,oh,ok,we have to adjust our game plan

First rugby medal since US men won gold in Paris in 1924! Ilona probably has one more Olympics remaining.

You just know greatness when you see it like MJ and Caitlin Clark and now Ilona

She is an absolute GLADIATOR

There's a few different types of the Rugby but..... Rugby Union & Rugby League are the two main versions

Well dang...now I've got to learn how rugby works.

What a powerhouse Maher is

Awesome. But I do wanna see Joyce’s try save tackler on Maher. 2 greats.

Women’s Rugby was the highlight of the olympics.

Yup. I'll do the dishes.

Jasmine Joyce smashed her. She’s the most underrated women’s 7s player

Some of these ladies are making a "Business Decision" when trying to tackle her!

Amazing!

Come get your flowers, Ilona. We love you here in Aotearoa New Zealand. You know, it's not a bad place to settle if you know what I mean ;)

Dope video

Wow, so strong and fast!

She and Derrick Henry got something in common. 😈😈😈😈Go Ravens Flock Nation! Also she built different. It was really fun watching her play.

I love when she puts her head down while running I guess she gets extra boost! 😂

Amazing player. Patriot. Beautiful.

I love your videos

She is just a marvel to watch

I prefer League to Union but 7’s are great too. Hard hitting and fast action.👍

What a unit!

Incredible athlete.

What an athlete!

2:55 - boomfaaaa

Warrior Queen!

Elle est impressionnante! Je l'adore

What a women! 😊

She is amazing. I’m in love 😻

:49 - To every idiot that talks about the NFL and cries about "how else are they supposed to tackle from behind". THIS IS THE ANSWER. You attack the upper legs, wrapping up, prioritizing getting arms around both legs so they can't keep balance. Yeah, I'm glad there's a rule where you can't drop weight into an opponents legs. I was taught to tackle like this in 5th grade, so no excuse for an NFL player. Look...so easy a girl can do it

The new end boss of women’s rugby

Where can I watch a reply of the bronzer medal match? I’m having a hard time finding it.

All field game = role model

She's like ex-NFL player Mike Alstott running the ball.A trucking machine

Respectfully shes the jonah lomu of this sport absolutely love ilona ❤

Damn!..... she doesn't joke around! I would hate trying to stop her!

Damn 😮, this girl is good !!

Great player!

She is a power house with speed to boot!!

I wish THIS sport was played instead of the NFL. And we learn what a real touch-down is all about-!

She is awesome

Big Mike is super jelly.

Love how so often 1 person tries to tackle her, amd its like they throw themselves at a brick wall. Like no honey, bring 2 more friends and maybe you got a chance

I truly admire Ilona’s dedication and hard work that she exemplifies on & off the field. She is such a strong and fierce player that is telling young girls that it’s alright to be tough but also feminine. They deserved that Bronze Medal!!!❤️🤍💙💯🇺🇸

Well suited for the farm. Does she have plow experience?

So sweet outside....on the field is like to be hit by a train!

❤❤❤❤

Heloise Path

Ever see that one woman from the movie Dodgeball?

Carissa Squares

Emmerich Tunnel

"Hulk smash!!!"

BADA$$!!!!

gangsta

Wooooooow.