Rugby star Ilona Maher makes debut in front of record crowd

Rugby star Ilona Maher makes her debut in front of record crowd for Bristol Bears
U.S. rugby star Ilona Maher has made her debut for the Bristol Bears women’s team in front of a record home crowd of 9,240.
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’s Bristol Bears Debut Draws Record-Breaking Crowd
Ilona Maher stepped onto the pitch for her Bristol Bears debut and brought an entire wave of fans with her. The Olympian, who took home team USA’s first bronze medal in rugby sevens at the Paris Games,
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 sprinkles her stardust on England – U.S. rugby icon’s new team has had to find a bigger home stadium
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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.
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 admits to nerves ahead of much-anticipated Bristol debut
Social media sensation Ilona Maher admitted that the nerves kicked in as she made her much-anticipated Bristol Bears debut in front of a record crowd. While second-half substitute Maher was unable to affect the result – a 40-17 Ashton Gate defeat against Premiership champions Gloucester-Hartpury – she still proved a huge hit.
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
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Ilona Maher ‘loves being a superstar’ as Bristol signing looks to grow the game
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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 ...