15 Rugby Influencers Showing Off Their Skills

Athletes have taken to social media to show their love for their sports, and rugby is no different. As one of the most popular sports in the world with millions of fans, rugby is loved globally, and its popularity in the U.S. is still growing. These rugby influencers and athletes showcase their passion for the game, sharing their experiences and insights with fans everywhere.

Rugby influencers showing us their skills

Ilona Maher 

With 2.1M followers, Ilona is one of the most followed rugby influencers on TikTok. Ilona’s feed is filled with funny videos and rugby content, of course. Ilona is a Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024 Olympian, playing for the USA Rugby Sevens. One of her latest career achievements is winning bronze at the 2024 Summer Olympics.

Jack Willis

Jack is an English professional rugby player for Stade Toulousain and the England national team. Jack loves sharing about all things rugby, his team and even some of his favorite products that keep him playing to the best of his ability. Jack’s 70.3K Instagram followers tune in for his excitement and passion for the sport, from action shots to pictures of his career winnings.  

Natasha ‘Mo’ Hunt

Professional rugby player, Olympian and world champion Natasha plays on the Gloucester-Hartpury rugby team. With 27.5K followers on Instagram, Natasha shares her love for the game, her team and her work with the community. She shares her knowledge as a coach and mentor to the Hartpury University Women’s Rugby Club.

Bryony Cleall

Bryony is an English professional rugby player for the Harlequins and England rugby union clubs. Her 20.8K TikTok followers get a peek into her training regime and insights into her personal life. Her videos include her gameplay highlights and fun, playful videos with friends.

TJ Perenara

New Zealand rugby player TJ plays halfback for the New Zealand national team and Hurricanes Super Rugby team. With 291K Instagram followers, TJ is a known figure in the rugby world. His platform consists of game day pictures, team shots and a glimpse into how he stays in shape for the sport.

John Ryan 

With 12.1K Instagram followers, John is a growing sports star in the rugby community. He is a proud Limerick rugby player for the Munster rugby team. John’s page is filled with rugby highlights, life with his family and his appreciation for his rugby fans.

Santi Cordero 

Santi shares his rugby life with over 89.2K followers on Instagram as a part of the Connacht Rugby team in Galway, Ireland. Santi’s love for the sport is apparent in all of his photos, from training sessions to game day action shots. He is also a family man and shares photos with his wife and kids.

Christian Dyer 

Christian is a rugby player and podcaster with 32.8K TikTok followers. He’s passionate about living a healthy lifestyle and frequently posts content about his diet and workout routines, including his ab core circuit. He plays rugby for the USA 7s and 15s teams.

Alev Kelter 

Alev is a rugby union player with 83.2K Instagram followers. She plays for the U.S. national team and is a three-time Olympian. Alev was also instrumental in the U.S. winning bronze at the 2024 Paris Olympics

Olivia Ortiz 

Olivia is making a name for herself on the rugby field. She has 3.8K Instagram followers who tune in to watch her career moves. Her page highlights fun times with teammates and her rehab journey for her injury.

Spiff Sedrick 

Spiff is a woman of many titles. She’s a talented rugby athlete, a wife and dog mom. She plays for the U.S. national team and won her first Olympic gold medal at the Paris 2024 games. While at the games, she posted clothing hauls from Olympic branded Skims, Ralph Lauren and Nike gear.

Naya Tapper 

Naya is a rugby athlete on the U.S. national team. She has an audience of 34.7K Instagram followers and posts her experience playing rugby in front of crowds of thousands. Some of her career accolades include being an Olympian and being a part of Girls Rugby Incorporated, a foundation that empowers girls through sports.

Lauren Doyle 

Self-proclaimed “plant mom” Lauren is a rugby athlete with 6.7K Instagram followers. Her content includes rugby podcast appearances, goofing off with teammates and highlight reels on in-game performances.

Cheta Emba

Cheta is a U.S. rugby player with 3.6K Instagram followers. She’s heavily involved in the mental health organization LooseHeadz, a program with the mission to place mental health professionals in rugby clubs. Beyond her charitable endeavors, her feed consists of travel pictures and skill shots.

Charli Jacoby 

Charli is a rugby player on the U.S. national team and the Queensland Reds team. Her social media features her travels around the world to play rugby and hype shots before games. She has an engaged audience of 2.9K Instagram followers.