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 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 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.
United States star Ilona Maher set to make Bristol Bears debut
American rugby superstar Ilona Maher is in line to make her Bristol Bears debut on Sunday having been named on the bench for their match against Gloucester-Hartpury at Ashton Gate.
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 set to make Bristol Bears debut in front of record crowd
Rugby star and social media sensation Ilona Maher is poised to make her team debut in front of a record crowd in Bristol this weekend.
Ilona Maher in line for Bristol Bears debut as 8,000 fans expected at Ashton Gate for Premiership Women's Rugby
Ilona Maher in line to make Bristol Bears debut off the bench vs Gloucester-Hartpury; Maher, a star of 2024 Olympics in Paris, joined Bristol to relaunch XVs career ahead of next years Rugby World Cup;
Rugby star Ilona Maher draws record crowd for Bristol Bears debut
US superstar Ilona Maher made her rugby union debut for Bristol Bears at the weekend. The 28-year-old's presence brought a record crowd of 9,240 for a women's game at Ashton Gate stadium. Ilona has more than eight million followers across Instagram and TikTok, making her the world's most followed rugby union player.
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 full-sided format of rugby.
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.
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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Rugby star Ilona Maher makes debut in front of record crowd for Bristol Bears
NBC Universal, Inc. 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 ...