Maher, Bristol Bears and rugby

Team USA rugby star Ilona Maher makes Bristol Bears debut in front or record home crowd
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.
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.
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 larger venue to accommodate more 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. The Olympic bronze medalist won't be in the starting lineup, however, when the Bears face defending champion Gloucester-Hartpury on Sunday in a Premiership Women’s Rugby match switched from a smaller
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.
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 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
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 'was really nervous' for Bristol Bear debut, hopes to show fans the 'quality' of PWR
Ilona Maher admitted she was "really nervous" to make her Bristol Bears debut in a 40-17 defeat to Gloucester-Hartpury, but aims to show the "quality" of PWR.
Ilona Maher set for Bristol debut in PWR final rematch in front of record crowd as ‘million dollar question’ will be answered
Social media sensation and USA rugby star Ilona Maher is set to make her Bristol Bears and Premiership Women’s Rugby (PWR) debut. In early December last year, Maher began her pursuit of making the USA Women’s team for the upcoming Rugby World Cup by signing a short-term deal with the Bears.
US Sevens star Ilona Maher set to make Bristol debut this weekend
US SEVENS STAR 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. Maher, who has become a social media sensation with 3.
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 injury latest ahead of Saracens: Gabriel Ibitoye, Ellis Genge, Noah Heward
Providing an update in midweek, Bristol director of rugby Pat Lam said: “Gabs Ibitoye will probably be out for four, five, maybe six weeks with his leg. It is not far off [too serious] but we ...
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Saracens respond to a thumping Premiership defeat by Bath to hold off Bristol and end the Bears' record run of wins away from home. Leicester leave it late to beat Exeter Gloucester start 2025 ...