U.S. rugby star Ilona Maher has made her debut for the Bristol Bears women’s team in front of a record home crowd of 9,240.

US rugby star Ilona Maher say she plans to make the most of Bristol during her three month stint playing in the city. The 28-year-old is the most followed rugby union player - male or female - on social media,

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.