Ilona Maher, Rugby and Bristol Bears

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.
Ilona Maher sprinkles her stardust on England – U.S. rugby icon’s new team has had to find a bigger home stadium
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Club remain tight-lipped about whether American superstar will play against local rivals Gloucester-Hartpury on 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.
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,
Ilona Maher’s candid revelation to code switch after Bristol Bears debut
Ilona Maher admitted to being "really nervous" on her Bristol Bears debut in their Premiership Women's Rugby loss to Gloucester-Hartpury on Sunday.
Ilona Maher's New Rugby Team Smashed Attendance Record in Her Debut
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 👏 The previous attendance record for a Bristol women’s home match was 4,101 against Harlequins in May 2022. pic.twitter.com/Wv0c9F4Jrc
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.
Ilona Maher: U.S. Rugby Star's Impact on Premiership Debut
U.S. Olympic bronze medallist Ilona Maher debuted for Bristol Bears in a loss to Gloucester-Hartpury, drawing a record crowd to Ashton Gate stadium. Known for her massive social media following, Maher's popularity surged post-Olympics.
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,
Harry Byrne backed to shine in Bristol Bears' must win Champions Cup tie with Benetton
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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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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.