Hey, guess what? The Women’s Rugby World Cup is set to take place in England from August 22 to September 27, 2025. It kicks off at the Stadium of Light in Sunderland and wraps up with the final at the iconic Twickenham Stadium in London. The tournament will spread across eight host cities: Brighton, Bristol, Exeter, London, Manchester, Northampton, Sunderland, and York. Honestly, I think it’d be insanely fun to watch.
Full confession—I’ve been following Ilona Maher since the Summer Olympics, and wow, she’s something else. Her blend of strength, humor, and just realness hooked me instantly. She helped Team USA snag a bronze medal in rugby sevens, and then she went on Dancing with the Stars and absolutely slayed. She even made history lifting her male partner, and ended up as runner-up. I mean, how amazing is that?
On top of that, she has 3.6 million TikTok followers and I genuinely crack up at her content. She’s such a good follow—actually, an excellent follow. She’s been on the Sports Illustrated swimsuit cover, made the 30 Under 30 list, scored brand deals like Secret deodorant, launched her own skincare brand, and even snagged Best Breakthrough Athlete at the ESPYs. She’s everywhere, and I love it.
So yes, if I could go to the Women’s Rugby World Cup and catch her in action, I absolutely would. And of course, I’ve already designed some head-to-toe looks for what I’d wear to these events. For cheering her on in the stands, I’d go sporty-chic with denim shorts, a crop tee, and chunky sneakers. Or maybe athleisure glam—an oversized hoodie dress in team colors with sneakers and cute sunglasses. Another fun idea would be a bold color-blocked windbreaker with leggings, or something more feminine like a floral mini-skirt with a simple white tee and bomber jacket for those stadium selfies.
I know it might sound random that I’m gushing about rugby and Ilona Maher, but everything about her—from the Olympics to the dance floor to her TikTok antics—just makes me want to be there. And the World Cup being set in England? It’s the perfect stage for her big energy and an unforgettable experience.
If you haven’t already, go follow her—you’ll see exactly what I mean. Until then, I’ll be scrolling her TikTok, cracking up, and daydreaming about cheering her on in the stands one day.