Ilona Maher to start Bristol’s clash with Exeter on Sunday
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Ilona Maher to start Bristol’s clash with Exeter on Sunday

The Independent  

Sign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Ilona Maher will make her first start for Bristol in Sunday’s Premiership match against Exeter at Sandy Park. The USA sevens star was given her debut off the bench against champions Gloucester-Hartpury last weekend, completing 20 minutes in the 40-17 defeat – her first 15s appearance since 2021. The 28-year-old – the world’s most popular rugby player on social media with over eight million followers – has been picked on the left wing after Millie David was ruled out by a hip injury. Maher was unable to make a significant impact on her debut due to Gloucester-Hartpury’s dominance in the second half, but Bristol felt her drawing power with a crowd of 9,240 present at Ashton Gate.

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U.S. superstar Ilona Maher and her impact in England: ‘She wants to lift the whole sport with her’
3 weeks, 2 days ago

U.S. superstar Ilona Maher and her impact in England: ‘She wants to lift the whole sport with her’

New York Times  

Premiership Women’s Rugby, England’s elite league for women’s 15-a-side rugby union, is still semi-professional. “That was a real ‘pinch-me’ moment.” Maher made her Bristol Bears debut in January Fans travelled to Bristol from as far afield as North America, even though they knew Maher — making the switch from sevens, the smaller format of the game, to full-sized 15s, playing …

Ilona Maher: US rugby star tearfully ends her short but significant time in England with Bristol Bears Women
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Ilona Maher: US rugby star tearfully ends her short but significant time in England with Bristol Bears Women

CNN  

CNN — American star Ilona Maher bid a tearful farewell to English rugby as she played her final game with Bristol Bears Women. “To all of you, women’s rugby is changing … please keep coming out and supporting and fill these seats,” a visibly emotional Maher said on Instagram after the game. Having spent most of her recent career playing …

Ilona Maher: How a whirlwind six months made her the face of rugby – and so much more
55 years, 2 months ago

Ilona Maher: How a whirlwind six months made her the face of rugby – and so much more

CNN  

Burlington, Vermont CNN — A lot can happen in six months. She won a historic bronze medal as a member of the US Women’s Rugby Sevens squad, graced the cover of Sports Illustrated’s “Swimsuit Edition,” finished runner-up on “Dancing With the Stars,” garnered new endorsements on her social media accounts, and signed a contract to play with England’s Bristol Bears …

US rugby star Ilona Maher celebrates her first start for Bristol Bears with a try
2 months, 1 week ago

US rugby star Ilona Maher celebrates her first start for Bristol Bears with a try

Associated Press  

EXETER, England — U.S. rugby star Ilona Maher celebrated her first start for the Bristol Bears by powering over for a try in a 41-31 victory at the Exeter Chiefs on Sunday. Maher, the most followed rugby player on social media, ran over half the field at Sandy Park and bumped off two tackles in a 55th-minute try made possible …

US rugby star Ilona Maher gets first start for Bristol Bears on Sunday
2 months, 2 weeks ago

US rugby star Ilona Maher gets first start for Bristol Bears on Sunday

Associated Press  

BRISTOL, England — U.S. rugby star Ilona Maher is set to make her first start for the Bristol Bears on Sunday at the Exeter Chiefs. The 28-year-old Maher, who helped lead the U.S. to the bronze medal in rugby sevens at the Paris Games, was named as a winger in the starting lineup announced Friday ahead of her second Premiership …

Ilona Maher ‘loves being a superstar’ as Bristol signing looks to grow the game
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Ilona Maher ‘loves being a superstar’ as Bristol signing looks to grow the game

The Independent  

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Ilona Maher admits to nerves ahead of much-anticipated Bristol debut
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Ilona Maher admits to nerves ahead of much-anticipated Bristol debut

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Rugby star Ilona Maher makes her debut in front of record crowd for Bristol Bears
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Rugby star Ilona Maher makes her debut in front of record crowd for Bristol Bears

Associated Press  

BRISTOL, England — 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. Such was the …

Ilona Maher debut draws record crowd but Bristol beaten by Gloucester-Hartpury in PWR
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Ilona Maher debut draws record crowd but Bristol beaten by Gloucester-Hartpury in PWR

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Bristol ready for ‘exciting occasion’ with Ilona Maher set to make Bears bow
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Bristol ready for ‘exciting occasion’ with Ilona Maher set to make Bears bow

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Rugby star Ilona Maher eyes Bristol debut as ticket sales break club record
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Rugby star Ilona Maher eyes Bristol debut as ticket sales break club record

Associated Press  

BRISTOL, England — 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 signing of Maher, the “ most followed rugby player on the planet,” immediately boosted Bristol’s ticket sales. Close to 8,000 fans are expected Sunday, blowing away the previous attendance record for a Bristol women’s …

Ilona Maher named on bench ahead of Bristol Bears debut
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Ilona Maher named on bench ahead of Bristol Bears debut

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Ilona Maher signs for Bristol Bears and sets sights on World Cup
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Ilona Maher signs for Bristol Bears and sets sights on World Cup

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Ilona Maher: U.S. rugby star joins Bristol Bears ahead of Women’s Rugby World Cup
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Ilona Maher: U.S. rugby star joins Bristol Bears ahead of Women’s Rugby World Cup

New York Times  

Ilona Maher, the world’s most-followed rugby player on social media, has joined Premiership Women’s Rugby club Bristol Bears on a three-month contract. The move means Maher has completed her return to full XVs rugby for the first time since 2021, having played exclusively the sevens code for the past three years — helping the U.S. to a bronze medal position …

With her signature stiff arm and red lip, Ilona Maher rules Olympic rugby and TikTok
7 months, 3 weeks ago

With her signature stiff arm and red lip, Ilona Maher rules Olympic rugby and TikTok

NPR  

With her signature stiff arm and red lip, Ilona Maher rules Olympic rugby and TikTok toggle caption Cameron Spencer/Getty Images NPR is in Paris for the 2024 Summer Olympics. The rise of U.S. women’s rugby toggle caption Tsvangirayi Mukwazhi/AP Maher has spoken about using TikTok to have fun and promote her sport — both to potential viewers and future players. …

U.S. women’s rugby and Ilona Maher are Olympics’ breakout stars — with a medal to show for it
7 months, 3 weeks ago

U.S. women’s rugby and Ilona Maher are Olympics’ breakout stars — with a medal to show for it

New York Times  

SAINT-DENIS, France — So it turns out that amid all the tear-jerking medal ceremonies, with flags rising to rafters and the gold medalist’s national anthem blaring from the speakers, there are other ways to win the Olympics. Léon and Simone: We would like to introduce you to Ilona Maher, a 27-year-old from Vermont who attended Quinnipiac University in Connecticut before …

Who is Ilona Maher? Here’s what to know about the US women’s rugby sevens Olympian and TikTok star
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Who is Ilona Maher? Here’s what to know about the US women’s rugby sevens Olympian and TikTok star

Associated Press  

SAINT-DENIS, France — Rugby sevens star Ilona Maher has been a huge hit on social media as the U.S. women’s team has progressed to the semifinals at the Paris Olympics. She’s also producing some big hits on opponents at Stade de France as a regular starter for the U.S. women’s rugby sevens team. Maher and her rugby sevens teammates tested …

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