Ilona Maher named for her first Bristol Bears start
The USA sevens star was given her Bears debut off the bench against champions Gloucester-Hartpury last weekend, completing 20 minu…
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USA's Olivia Ortiz on life in the PWR and her aims for RWC 2025
USA Eagles’ Olivia Ortiz is hoping to recapture her 2024 form ahead of the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup. An influential figure…
What to watch in women’s rugby: PWR play-off race heats up in Exeter
The race for the end-of-season Premiership Women’s Rugby play-offs could take a definitive turn in Exeter this weekend, while th…
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England change captaincy ahead of Rugby World Cup 2025
England Rugby have announced a leadership change that means Marlie Packer will no longer be captain of the Red Roses. Less than ei…
Ilona Maher: 'People call me a superstar of rugby... We can’t just have one'
Ilona Maher hopes she can inspire and elevate more players to superstar status in women’s rugby.
'Nervous' Ilona Maher reacts to Bristol debut, difference playing 15s
The social media sensation played her part in attracting a record crowd to Ashton Gate.
Ilona Maher makes low-key debut in Bristol Bears defeat
Ilona Maher’s eagerly anticipated debut for Bristol Bears failed to deliver the impact many had hoped for, as the team fell to a…
2025: What to look out for in huge year for women's game
2025 is set to be a banner year for women’s rugby, with a World Cup on the horizon that’s set to break all manner of records. …
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Social media sensation Ilona Maher set for Bristol Bears debut
The American back has more than eight million followers combined on Instagram and TikTok.
Women’s RWC 2025 will be ‘younger, more inclusive, more vibrant’
World Rugby claimed Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 is “the story that we don’t want to stop talking about” as organisers rev…
OPINION
Players to watch in Super Rugby Aupiki 2025
Super Rugby Aupiki always throws up a bundle of new names to watch, including more flankers and speed merchants. In 2025 there mus…
‘Trailblazer’ Ilona Maher showing the way, says World Rugby chief
The United States Olympic sevens star is on a short-term deal at Bristol ahead of this summer’s World Cup.