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.

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 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.

U.S. rugby star Ilona Maher celebrated her first start for Bristol Bears by powering over for a try in a 41-31 victory at the Exeter Chiefs.