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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 28-year-old is the most followed rugby union player - male or female - on social media,
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.
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
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
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,
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.
Harry Byrne deal can save Bristol’s season – and be huge boost to Ireland
Irish fly-half made immediate impression on debut as he looks to fill the big shoes of AJ MacGinty ...
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Premiership power rankings: Bristol ‘show signs of cracking’ whilst Saracens ‘put league on high alert’
Following the conclusion of Round 10 of the Premiership season, here are our power rankings based on the teams’ results and ...
Bristol Bears boss Pat Lam provides injury update on troublesome second-row position
Second row continues to be a problem position for Bristol Bears as Pat Lam’s side battles through the relentless schedule of ...
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 ...
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Anderson raring for Reds UK Tour after breakout 2024, Bristol brace
After starring in a gold jersey against Bristol last year, it's no surprise Reds flyer Lachie Anderson is raring for another crack at the English powerhouse. Anderson, 27, capped a whirlwind 2024 with ...
Harry Byrne backed to shine in Bristol Bears' must win Champions Cup tie with Benetton
Bristol Bears host Benetton at Ashton Gate on Sunday in their third pool stage game of the 2024/25 Investec Champions Cup ...
Our rugby experts pick their England squads for the Six Nations
Steve Borthwick faces arguably the most important run of games in his tenure so far – selection is the first thing he must ...