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Rugby star Ilona Maher makes debut in front of record crowd

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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.

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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

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Harry Byrne backed to shine in Bristol Bears' must win Champions Cup tie with Benetton

Bristol Bears host Benetton at Ashton Gate on Sunday in their third pool stage game of the 2024/25 Investec Champions Cup ...

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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.

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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