Ilona Maher, Bristol Bears

Rugby star Ilona Maher makes her debut in front of record crowd for Bristol Bears
U.S. rugby star Ilona Maher has made her debut for the Bristol Bears women’s team in front of a record home crowd of 9,240.
Ilona Maher’s Debut with U.K. Rugby Team Bristol Bears Was So Popular They Had to Move Stadiums
Olympic rugby bronze medalist Ilona Maher made her debut on the pitch in England on Sunday, Jan. 5 — and it resulted in the Bristol Bears having to change stadiums to accommodate her fans.
Bristol Bears vs. Gloucester-Hartpury: How to watch Ilona Maher’s UK rugby debut
From the Olympics to DWTS to Ashton Gate Stadium, Ilona Maher is on a roll. The American Bronze Medalist has signed a three-month contract with the Bristol Bears ahead of the 2025 Rugby World Cup. Maher kicks off her Bears journey with a match against reigning Premiership Women’s Rugby champions Gloucester-Hartpury this Sunday,
Rugby star Ilona Maher eyes Bristol debut as ticket sales break club record
Ticket sales have broken a record ahead of U.S. rugby star Ilona Maher making her debut for the Bristol Bears women’s team.
Ilona Maher poised to make Bristol Bears debut – plus rugby union’s most anticipated first bows
Club remain tight-lipped about whether American superstar will play against local rivals Gloucester-Hartpury on Sunday
Gloucester-Hartpury overpower Bristol on Maher debut
Ilona Maher made her Bristol Bears debut but could not prevent Gloucester-Hartpury scoring a valuable win in the race for a PWR top-four finish.
Rugby-American Maher makes Bristol debut in front of record crowd
U.S. Olympic bronze medallist Ilona Maher made her debut for Premiership Women's Rugby side Bristol Bears in a 40-17 loss to Gloucester-Hartpury on Sunday, with a record crowd of 9,240 in attendance at Ashton Gate stadium.
Ilona Maher sprinkles her stardust on England – U.S. rugby icon’s new team has had to find a bigger home stadium
With over eight million social media followers and a Reese Witherspoon production following her, Maher is attracting a global audience
Ilona Maher's New Rugby Team Smashed Attendance Record in Her Debut
Olympic rugby star Ilona Maher made her Bristol Bears debut on Sunday and brought in a record number of fans. A record 9,420 fans were in attendance to watch Maher make her Premiership Women's Rugby league debut against defending champion Gloucester-Hartpury.
Dancing With The Stars’ Ilona Maher hopes to inspire more rugby ‘superstars’
Dancing With The Stars finalist Ilona Maher has said she hopes she can inspire and elevate more players to superstar status in women’s rugby. The 28-year-old player has more than eight million followers across Instagram and TikTok,
Hodgson returns to Edinburgh from Bristol after injury
Scotland lock Jamie Hodgson returns to parent club Edinburgh from Bristol Bears after suffering a tricep injury.
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Harry Byrne deal can save Bristol’s season – and be huge boost to Ireland
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Premiership power rankings: Bristol ‘show signs of cracking’ whilst Saracens ‘put league on high alert’
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Ilona Maher making big impact on English rugby club Bristol after signing short-term deal
Maher will be "officially unveiled" to fans this weekend, and the Bristol Bears have already moved their Sunday game to a ...
US rugby star's 'big plans' for stay in Bristol
US rugby star Ilona Maher say she plans to make the most of Bristol during her three month stint playing in the city. The ...