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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 made her debut for the Bristol Bears women’s team in front of a record home crowd of 9,240 fans on Sunday. But Maher, “ the most followed rugby player on the planet,” could not prevent Bristol from losing 40-17 to defending champion Gloucester-Hartpury in a Premiership Women’s Rugby match.
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.
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
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
US rugby star Ilona Maher draws record crowd on Bristol debut
The 28-year-old is the world’s most followed rugby player on Instagram and TikTok. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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.
US rugby star Maher draws record crowd on Bristol debut
US rugby sevens star and social media sensation Ilona Maher made her eagerly anticipated debut for Bristol in the English women's Premiership on Sunday but could not prevent defeat for
La Rochelle boss Ronan O’Gara chimes in on Harry Byrne’s loan move to Bristol from Leinster Rugby
LA Rochelle boss Ronan O’Gara reckons Harry Byrne’s loan move to Bristol Bears from Leinster could become a permanent deal.
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Bristol Bears blow their chances to extend stunning away record as Saracens strike
Bristol Bears incredible run of 10 away wins in the Gallagher Premiership was brought to an end against ice-cold Saracens on Saturday night with a 35-28 defeat at the StoneX Stadium. Saracens were ...
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U.S. rugby star Ilona Maher draws record crowd in debut for Bristol
She came off the bench for the final 20 minutes at Ashton Gate to huge cheers but was unable to make a major impact.
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What to watch in women’s rugby: PWR play-off race heats up in Exeter
The race for the end-of-season Premiership Women’s Rugby play-offs could take a definitive turn in Exeter this weekend, while ...
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 ...
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 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 ...
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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 ...