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Greg Peterson of the United States in action on November 23, 2024, in Madrid, Spain. Peterson has announced retirement from professional rugby after a 15-year career

Greg Peterson Bids Farewell to Rugby

By Priscilla Jepchumba Greg Peterson, the towering and formidable captain of the USA Men’s Eagles, has officially announced his retirement from professional rug

Greg Peterson Bids Farewell to Rugby

By Priscilla Jepchumba Greg Peterson, the towering and formidable captain of the USA Men’s Eagles, has officially announced his retirement from professional rug

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New Bristol Bears women signing Ilona Maher is interviewed on 8 December 2024 in Bristol, England. Maher’s presence in Bristol has caused a spike in ticket sales

Ilona Maher: The Superstar Energizing Bristol Bears And Redefining Women’s Rugby

By Priscilla Jepchumba Ilona Maher, a prominent figure in USA Rugby and an Olympic bronze medalist, is creating quite a buzz in England even before her debut wi

Kris Thomas of Team United States at Tokyo Stadium on July 31, 2021, in Chofu, Tokyo, Japan. Thomas has proclaimed her retirement from international rugby

Kris Thomas: From Rugby Stardom To Championing Justice

By Priscilla Jepchumba Kris Thomas, a vital contributor to USA Rugby’s achievements in both sevens and fifteens, has declared her retirement from international

Alex Sedrick (L) and Kristi Kirshe (R) of the United States greet each other on July 30, 2024, in Paris, France. The Eagles secured third place in the Cape Town 7s series

Eagles Soar to Silver in Cape Town, Eyeing a Bright Future

By Priscilla Jepchumba The USA Women’s Sevens team delivered an impressive performance at the Cape Town SVNS, ultimately securing a silver medal after a hard-fo

Antoine Dupont (L) of France and Aaron Cummings (R) of USA on July 24, 2024 in Paris, France. The USA men’s team managed 9th place in the Cape Town SVNS series

Men's Eagles End Cape Town Campaign with Promise, Women's Eagles Shine Bright

By Priscilla Jepchumba The USA Men’s Eagles finished their campaign in Cape Town with a commendable 10th place, showcasing moments of promise despite encounteri

Ilona Maher celebrates receiving a medal at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at Stade de France on July 30, 2024. Maher has demonstrated her capacity to forge connections with audiences beyond the confines of sports

"I Have Something Else": How Ilona Maher Is Redefining Rugby’s Playbook

By Priscilla Jepchumba Ilona Maher is taking the rugby world by storm, blending athletic excellence with a vibrant personality that resonates with millions. As

Ilona Maher of the USA runs in to score a try at Allianz Stadium on January 28, 2023, in Sydney, Australia. Maher has become an unexpected rugby star and social media giant

‘I Can’t Just Play The Sport I Love’: Ilona Maher’s Mission To Modernize Rugby For The Digital Age

By Priscilla Jepchumba Ilona Maher is breaking barriers in rugby and social media, redefining what it means to be an athlete in the digital age. As she leads th

Ilona Maher is seen arriving at "Dancing With The Stars" on November 7, 2024, in Los Angeles, California. Maher’s anticipated debut with the Bristol Bears has caused a surge in ticket demand

Ilona Maher's Potential Debut Sparks Ticket Frenzy, Match Moved To Ashton Gate

By Priscilla Jepchumba The Bristol Bears are moving their thrilling clash with Gloucester-Hartpury to the impressive Ashton Gate due to overwhelming ticket dema

Ilona Maher of USA on January 28, 2023. Maher’s debut for Bristol Bears on January 4 hangs in the balance as the head coach emphasized Maher’s need to be fit first

Ilona Maher’s Premiership Debut in the Balance: Bristol Coach Preaches Patience

By Priscilla Jepchumba Ilona Maher, the USA rugby player and social media star, joined the Premiership Women’s Rugby club Bristol Bears. Maher aims to enhance h

Ilona Maher seen here in this press photo from the Bristol Bears has announced she will play for the team on a three month contract.

Ilona Maher Joins UK's Bristol Bears

Rugby’s biggest social media star is headed to the Bristol Bears. USA Eagles standout and recent Dancing With The Stars finalist Ilona Maher is bringing her tal

Lili Dezou from France trying to tackle Samantha Sullivan from the USA at the HSBC SVNS Singapore on May 4, 2024. The USA Women’s team bagged 5th place in the Dubai HSBC SNVS series after defeating Ireland 17-7

Fresh Start In Cape Town As USA Teams Look To Build On Dubai Sevens Experience

By Priscilla Jepchumba The USA Women’s Eagles showcased impressive performances at the Dubai Sevens, ultimately securing a commendable fifth-place finish that h

Ilona Maher of the USA runs in to score a try during a previous match on January 28, 2023, in Sydney, Australia. Ilona Maher is set to switch to Premiership World Rugby in England

Rugby Sensation Ilona Maher Set To Ignite XVs Career In England Following RFU Visa Approval

By Priscilla Jepchumba Ilona Maher, the American rugby sensation, is poised to embark on an exciting new chapter in her career by transitioning to Premiership W

A Rugby ball is seen during a High School match on July 27, 2019, in Christchurch, New Zealand. The Global Youth 7s Tournament will take place in Auckland, New Zealand, in December 2024, and the USA under-18 team will participate

USA U18s Rugby Ready To Shine On Global Stage

By Priscilla Jepchumba The USA Men’s and Women’s U18 Sevens teams are gearing up for the prestigious 2024 Global Youth Sevens tournament, which will take place

A general view of the Hanazono Rugby Stadium prior to the World Rugby Pacific Nations Cup on September 21, 2024. RFCLA has signed two promising players into their 2025 season

Rugby Football Club Los Angeles Signs Dynamic Duo for 2025 Season

By Priscilla Jepchumba Rugby union in the U.S. is experiencing a remarkable surge in popularity, attracting a diverse range of players from across the globe. As

A file photo of USA Flanker Todd Cleveland (7) in 2016. Incoming coach Simon Amor has made several changes to the team ahead of the HSBC SVNS tour in Dubai and Cape Town after their win against Spain

Rugby USA: Fresh Faces And Familiar Figures Lead The Charge Into World Cup Qualifying Year

By Priscilla Jepchumba The USA Men’s rugby teams have unveiled their rosters for the forthcoming tours, signaling thrilling new beginnings for both the Eagles a

USA Wing Takudzwa Ngwenya (14) scores a try during a past rugby match between the USA and Argentina on February 6, 2016. The USA will face Spain after their recent win against Tonga

USA Eagles Bracing For Set Piece Battle In Spain Rugby Test

By Priscilla Jepchumba The USA Eagles are riding high after an impressive 36-12 victory over Tonga and are gearing up for their next challenge against Spain. Wi

Jenn Salomon (C) holds up the trophy as teammates cheer after winning on June 17, 2023. Team USA will host its first rugby competition on home ground since Paris

Elite Rugby Showdown: PR7s All-Stars To Face US And Canadian National Teams This Weekend

By Priscilla Jepchumba The Premier Rugby 7s All-Stars, the pinnacle of professional rugby sevens competition in the United States, will face off against the nat

Julianne Hough, Ilona Maher, and Alan Bastern during a DWTS episode on Nov. 12. Maher humbly took responsibility for a recent misstep with humor

"That Was Me" - Ilona Maher Opens Up About Epic Stunt Fail on DWTS

By Priscilla Jepchumba American rugby player Ilona Maher recently opened up about a memorable moment from her appearance on the 500th episode of ABC's popular d

Ilona Maher and Alan Bersten in ‘Dancing with the Stars’ on October 29. Maher believes her journey is about being a voice for girls everywhere who might not find representation in conventional media

Dancing With Strength: Ilona Maher Shatters Stereotypes On 'Dancing With The Stars'

By Priscilla Jepchumba Remarkable Olympic bronze medalist Ilona Maher is stealing the spotlight on "Dancing with the Stars." Her dynamic performances and genuin

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World Rugby

Las Vegas Increasingly America' s Home For Rugby

Las Vegas is increasingly a premier destination for international rugby, attracting fans and top teams alike. With high-profile events, record-breaking crowds,

American rugby union player Ilona Maher watches the 2024 TCS New York City Marathon on November 03, 2024, in New York City. She playfully expressed her skepticism about participating in a marathon.

Ilona Maher Laughs Off Gabby Thomas's Marathon Challenge

By Priscilla Jepchumba This week, Olympic track and field sensation Gabby Thomas incited some play on social media by proposing a marathon showdown with fellow

A general view of the USA Rugby goal line flag on July 12, 2024, in Washington, DC. The tournament in Oregon will be the first domestic rugby tournament for the USA Olympians since the Olympic Games in Paris 2024.

USA Rugby And Premier Rugby Sevens Join Forces For Thrilling PR7s All-Star Tournament

By Priscilla Jepchumba The USA Women's and Men’s National Rugby teams will play against the rich PR7s All-Stars lineup in a highly regarded, unique tournament t

Nov 3, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley (26) leaps with the ball over Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Jarrian Jones (22) during the second quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

US Rugby

NFL's Saquon Barkley Sparks "Leaping" Debate In Rugby World

Philadelphia Eagles Saquon Barkley has sparked an unusual controversy in Rugby. Barkley did something special on the 3rd and Eight Yards to go against the Jacks

US Rugby

2025 Will Be A Big Year For Women's Rugby Even Without The World Cup

Next year will be a historically important one for women’s rugby. Rugby is of course played in an organized fashion in some 119 countries and has over 500 milli

A past match between Utah Warriors and New England Free Jacks on April 30, 2022

Rugby Star Sione Latu Trades Carolina For Utah, Brings Skill And Excitement To The Wasatch Front

By Priscilla Jepchumba Sione Latu, a 21-year-old flanker previously from Anthem Rugby Carolina, has joined the Utah Warriors in Major League Rugby. He is among