Ilona Maher's first try for Bristol Bears helps them to a dramatic 41-31 Premiership Women's Rugby win at Exeter Chiefs.

Ilona Maher scored her first try for Bristol Bears Women in a 41-31 victory away at Exeter. Bristol’s other tries were scored by Phoebe Murray, Reneeqa Bonner and Meg Varley as well as two penalty tries.

Ilona Maher made her debut on the pitch last weekend with her new UK rugby team, the Bristol Bears. The U.S. Bronze medalist and Dancing With the Stars runner-up entered the Bears vs. Gloucester-Hartpury match as a sub in the 61st minute,

The Paris 2024 rugby sevens bronze medallist opened her English rugby union account with a try and a win on her first start for the Bristol Bears.

Ilona Maher will make first Bristol Bears start vs Exeter on Sunday in Premiership Womens Rugby; Last week she came off the bench vs Gloucester-Hartpury in front of record crowd of 9,240; Maher is the most followed rugby player in the world on social media,

U.S. rugby star Ilona Maher is set to make her first start for the Bristol Bears on January 12 at the Exeter Chiefs.

Ilona Maher marked her first Premiership Women’s Rugby start with a try as Bristol boosted their hopes of reaching the play-offs with a gutsy win over derby rivals Exeter Chiefs.