DARK SECRETS: 3 - The Real Truth

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

The social media sensation played her part in attracting a record crowd to Ashton Gate.

The Independent UK · Jan 5, 2025

Ilona Maher draws record crowd on Bristol bow but Gloucester spoil party

The US sevens superstar drew supporters from far and wide for her Premiership Women’s Rugby debut

The Guardian - UK · Jan 5, 2025

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 Independent UK · Jan 3, 2025

Sale clip high-flying Bristol’s wings with statement thrashing

Bristol 0-38 Sale: The hosts were kept scoreless for the first time since 2016 as the Sharks ran rampant at Ashton Gate

The Independent UK · Dec 27, 2024

Top United States sevens star Ilona Maher to join Bristol Bears on loan

Maher was a standout performer in the Eagles’ bronze medal finish at the Olympics during the summer.

The Independent UK · Dec 2, 2024

Ilona Maher on joining Bristol: ‘I feel like the first day of school. I’m nervous. But this is what I love’

The US sevens superstar is turning to 15s in Premiership Women’s Rugby and tells Sarah Rendell she may make use of a sports psychologist to deal with the added scrutiny

The Guardian - UK · Dec 2, 2024

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

The Olympic bronze medallist is hoping to feature for the United States at next year’s World Cup in England

The Independent UK · Dec 2, 2024

Harlequins vs Bristol LIVE rugby: Result and reaction after visitors run riot to spoil Joe Marler’s farewell

After a busy autumn of international action, the Premiership returns with what should be an enteertaining clash

The Independent UK · Nov 29, 2024

Bristol and Saracens women changed in offices as men’s teams given priority

Bristol Bears and Saracens women’s rugby union teams had to shower at a nearby gym away from the stadium last month while the men’s teams were given full access to the changing facilities

The Guardian - UK · Nov 8, 2024

England centre Henry Slade to start against New Zealand

Slade made his first appearance of the season in Exeter’s defeat by Harlequins on Sunday having undergone shoulder surgery.

The Independent UK · Oct 29, 2024