The world's most-followed rugby player, Ilona Maher, has announced her return to the rugby pitch.

Ilona Maher has officially announced her return to rugby with the aim of earning selection for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games. The 30-year-old Olympic bronze medalist and social media star confirmed on Instagram that she has returned to training with USA Rugby following an extended break from the sport.
Maher recently traveled to New Zealand with Emilie Bydwell's USA Women's Eagles Sevens squad for the Mount Maunganui Sevens. Her competitive return to the HSBC SVNS Series could come as soon as late November in Dubai, followed by an event in Cape Town in December.
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