Arguably, no American rugby player has achieved the level of fame that Ilona Maher has. From her time in the Olympic spotlight to her strong presence on social media and appearance on "Dancing With The Stars," Maher has become one of the faces of her sport.

One of the most recognisable faces in women's rugby, she hosts the ‘Rugby Rodeo’ podcast with fellow Harlequins teammate Jess Breach, offering an intimate look into the world of professional women's rugby.

Ahead of the Rugby World Cup, U.S. star Ilona Maher said, "It's so much easier to be yourself than anybody else."