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
Dancing With The Stars’ Ilona Maher hopes to inspire more rugby ‘superstars’
Dancing With The Stars’ Ilona Maher hopes to inspire more rugby ‘superstars’ - The rugby player has moved to the UK to play for Bristol Bears in the Premiership Women’s Rugby League.
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.
‘Trailblazer’ Ilona Maher showing the way, says World Rugby chief
World Rugby chief Alan Gilpin is convinced Bristol Bears TikTok sensation Ilona Maher is just what the sport needs as momentum builds towards this summer’s World Cup in England. The versatile American back – a breakout personality from the Paris 2024 Olympics – is now the world’s most followed rugby player on social media,
U.S. Rugby Star Ilona Maher Makes Highly-Anticipated Debut for U.K. Team 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 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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How Ilona Maher became the biggest name in rugby
Ilona Maher enthusiastically greeted the crowd and, after saluting the stadium, gave a quintessential British royal wave. Conducting herself with the same humour that has moulded her into a social ...
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What Is Ilona Maher Doing After ‘DWTS’? Olympian Announces Return to Rugby
Ilona Maher is returning to the sport that made her famous. Maher, 28, announced on Monday, December 2, that she’s joined the Bristol Bears, a top-tier women’s rugby club in Bristol ...
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Ilona Maher: The Superstar Energizing Bristol Bears And Redefining Women’s Rugby
Ilona Maher, a prominent figure in USA Rugby and an Olympic bronze medalist, is creating quite a buzz in England even before her debut with the Bristol Bears. She has signed a three-month ...
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Ilona Maher is changing rugby forever - here’s why you should pay attention to her
Earlier this month, the Wallaroos fixtures for 2025 were announced, with Jo Yapp’s side set to play seven fixtures before they head to England ... who is Ilona Maher? And why should you care?
Ilona Maher named on bench ahead of Bristol Bears debut
Social media sensation Ilona Maher is set for her Bristol Bears debut after being named on the bench for Gloucester-Hartpury’s visit to Ashton Gate on Sunday. The American back, who boasts 3.4 million ...