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'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
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.
Ilona Maher’s debut attracts record crowd as Bristol Bears defeated by Gloucester-Hartpury
Ilona Maher's highly anticipated Bristol Bears debut ended in defeat against Gloucester-Hartpury in front of a club record crowd at Ashton Gate 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.
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: 'Nervous' rugby star makes Bristol Bears debut
Ilona Maher said there were nerves ahead of her Bristol Bears debut but believes she has taken a step forward in adjusting to the 15s format of rugby.
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
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,
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Bristol 'up against it' to reach top four - Ward
Bristol Bears are "running out of games" to reach the PWR top four says head coach Dave Ward following defeat by ...