Ilona Maher: U.S. Rugby Star's Impact on Premiership Debut
U.S. Olympic bronze medallist Ilona Maher debuted for Bristol Bears in a loss to Gloucester-Hartpury, drawing a record crowd to Ashton Gate stadium. Known for her massive social media following, Maher's popularity surged post-Olympics.
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
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.
Bristol Bears vs. Gloucester-Hartpury: How to watch Ilona Maher’s UK rugby debut
From the Olympics to DWTS to Ashton Gate Stadium, Ilona Maher is on a roll. The American Bronze Medalist has signed a three-month contract with the Bristol Bears ahead of the 2025 Rugby World Cup. Maher kicks off her Bears journey with a match against reigning Premiership Women’s Rugby champions Gloucester-Hartpury this Sunday,
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.
Dancing With The Stars’ Ilona Maher hopes to inspire more rugby ‘superstars’
Dancing With The Stars finalist Ilona Maher has said she hopes she can inspire and elevate more players to superstar status in women’s rugby. The 28-year-old player has more than eight million followers across Instagram and TikTok,
Frequently manipulated video of cheering soccer fans resurfaces following Trudeau resignation
A 2016 video of fans celebrating has been altered for years to show fake reactions to a wide range of things. The meme was ...
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Remembering Ashton Gate’s record attendances during FA Cup fever in 1935
Football may never have been more anticipated, more feverish and more celebrated in Bristol than on two FA Cup days in the winter of 1935 ...
American Maher makes Bristol debut in front of record crowd
U.S. Olympic bronze medallist Ilona Maher made her debut for Premiership Women's Rugby side Bristol Bears in a 40-17 loss to ...
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There are 10 Gallagher Premiership teams fighting tooth and nail to lift the title this season. And a key part of reaching ...
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Football stadium tribute to manager's baby son
The memorial, spanning two stands at Ashton Gate Stadium, was planned for Bristol City's first home game since Theo's death Football fans have created a large display in support of their club's ...
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Bristol Tattoo Convention Festival
Returning to Ashton Gate Stadium for the 8th Bristol Tattoo convention. The artist line up just gets stronger and stronger, this year sees over 250 artists including more than 60 new artists ...
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Bristol City predicted team vs QPR as Liam Manning faces Scott Twine dilemma at Ashton Gate
Here's how we think City will start at Ashton Gate this afternoon ... set-up looked much more stable in the second half at the Stadium of Light than the back four did in the first half.