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Ilona Maher, the world’s most-followed rugby player on social media, has signed for Bristol Bears and will play for the Premiership Women’s Rugby club from next month.

Ilona Maher has set her sights on featuring at next summer’s Rugby World Cup after signing for Bristol Bears in England’s Professional Women’s Rugby (PWR). Olympic bronze medallist Maher had been the subject of interest from several PWR clubs after making her intentions to chase a World Cup spot with the United States clear.

American Olympic bronze medallist Ilona Maher signs for Bristol Bears for the rest of the Premiership Women's Rugby season.

After three years playing in sevens, USA star Ilona Maher will join Premiership Women's Rugby side Bristol Bears in January on a three-month contract.

Ilona Maher was one of the biggest stars of this summers Olympic games in Paris and is womens rugbys most popular player on social media; she is seeking to relaunch her 15s career with the 2025 Rugby

Bristol Bears have signed Scotland international lock Jamie Hodgson on a short-term loan. Hodgson, who temporarily leaves United Rugby Championship side Edinburgh, joins the Bears amid a shortage in the second row position with Joe Batley, Josh Caulfield, Steele Barker and George Taylor all out due to injury.

USA Eagles star Ilona Maher has signed a three-month contract with Premiership Women's Rugby side Bristol Bears, the club has confirmed.

Ilona Maher has set her sights on featuring at next summer’s Rugby World Cup after signing for Bristol Bears in England’s Professional Women’s Rugby (PWR). Olympic bronze medallist Maher had been the subject of interest from several PWR clubs after making her intentions to chase a World Cup spot with the United States clear.