Alan Gilpin, the chief executive of World Rugby, believes social media sensation Ilona Maher is ideally placed to generate excitement among fans in the lead-up to this year's Women's Rugby World Cup in England. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2025/01/02/more-sports/maher-generate-world-cup-excitement/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #moresports #ilonamaher #alangilpin #worldrugby #women039srugbyworldcup