Ilona Maher and US rugby seek breakthrough with sell-out DC doubleheader

Social media star will face Fiji on Saturday before the Eagles men play England. As US World Cups loom, it's a big moment for the global game

At the ESPY Awards in Hollywood on Wednesday, Ilona Maher was named Best Breakthrough Athlete.

"It's taken me seven years and two Olympics but I finally broke through," the 28-year-old US Eagles center, social media sensation, swimwear model and reality TV star said, with a delighted laugh.