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Bristol ready for ‘exciting occasion’ with Ilona Maher set to make Bears bow

American back Maher has more than eight million followers combined on Instagram and TikTok

The Independent UK

Record Ticket Sales As U.S. Rugby Star Debuts

Record crowd anticipated as U.S. rugby star Ilona Maher debuts for Bristol Bears, boosting women's rugby excitement.

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Ilona Maher named on bench ahead of Bristol Bears debut

The American back, who boasts 3.4 million followers on TikTok, has joined Bears on a three-month deal.

The Independent UK

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‘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.

The Independent UK

Sale clip high-flying Bristol’s wings with statement thrashing

Bristol 0-38 Sale: The hosts were kept scoreless for the first time since 2016 as the Sharks ran rampant at Ashton Gate

The Independent UK

Top United States sevens star Ilona Maher to join Bristol Bears on loan

Maher was a standout performer in the Eagles’ bronze medal finish at the Olympics during the summer.

The Independent UK

Ilona Maher on joining Bristol: ‘I feel like the first day of school. I’m nervous. But this is what I love’

The US sevens superstar is turning to 15s in Premiership Women’s Rugby and tells Sarah Rendell she may make use of a sports psychologist to deal with the added scrutiny

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Ilona Maher signs for Bristol Bears and sets sights on World Cup

The Olympic bronze medallist is hoping to feature for the United States at next year’s World Cup in England

The Independent UK

Harlequins vs Bristol LIVE rugby: Result and reaction after visitors run riot to spoil Joe Marler’s farewell

After a busy autumn of international action, the Premiership returns with what should be an enteertaining clash

The Independent UK

Bristol and Saracens women changed in offices as men’s teams given priority

Bristol Bears and Saracens women’s rugby union teams had to shower at a nearby gym away from the stadium last month while the men’s teams were given full access to the changing facilities

The Guardian - UK

England centre Henry Slade to start against New Zealand

Slade made his first appearance of the season in Exeter’s defeat by Harlequins on Sunday having undergone shoulder surgery.

The Independent UK

Bristol City Women outline ‘maverick and progressive’ plan for young players

The club want a girl in every England youth team by 2027 and hope to bring in six-figure fees for their young talents as they did with Naomi Layzell

The Guardian - UK

Alex Mitchell ruled out of England squad with George Ford a doubt for autumn

Henry Slade is fit to make a return to Steve Borthwick’s squad ahead of fixtures against New Zealand, Australia, South Africa and Japan

The Independent UK

England omit Alex Mitchell from autumn squad due to neck injury

George Ford is also left out of the 36 as he battles a thigh issue.

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Emily Scarratt to make 100th start as England’s Red Roses take on world champion Black Ferns

Scarratt’s promotion from the bench is one of five changes to John Mitchell’s side from the win against France

The Independent UK

Six uncapped players included in England squad to tour New Zealand as Steve Borthwick makes Tom Curry decision

Northampton’s Ollie Sleightholme is one of seven Saints included, while Curry makes the cut after overcoming injury

The Guardian - UK

Borthwick selects seven uncapped players in England training squad

England’s head coach, Steve Borthwick, has named seven uncapped players in a 19-man preliminary squad before the tour of Japan and New Zealand

The Independent UK

Ellis Genge a doubt for England’s tour of New Zealand with prop facing scan on calf injury

The Bristol Bears prop suffered a calf problem against Harlequins and is a doubt for the tour

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The Guardian - UK

Premiership returns with plan to harness Six Nations’ feelgood factor

After an eight-week mid-season hiatus fireworks are expected as the club game comes back with a bang this weekend

The National (Scotland)

Edinburgh confirm key player Viliame ‘Bill’ Mata will leave for Bristol Bears

Edinburgh have confirmed that Viliame ‘Bill’ Mata, one of their most important players since he signed in 2016, is to leave them for Bristol…

The Independent UK

Courtney Lawes to win 100th cap in England’s final World Cup warm-up against Fiji

Ben Earl starts at number eight after Billy Vunipola’s suspension, while George Ford is again England’s fly half

The Independent UK

England leave out Owen Farrell for Ireland test amid ongoing disciplinary case

George Ford starts at fly half while Courtney Lawes captains England in Dublin

The Independent UK

Billy Vunipola starts as Steve Borthwick recalls big guns for second England warm-up clash with Wales

The number eight is set to feature for the first time this year in a side captained by Saracens teammate Owen Farrell

Bristol Post

How to watch England U20s v South Africa U20s live on TV and stream details, full team news

England U20s are set to play their final game of the 2023 U20s World Championships on Friday in the third place play-off match

Bristol Post

'Devastated' - Former Bristol Bears and Bath Rugby player dies at just 34

South African Nick Koster built a reputation for his community work off the pitch while playing in the West Country

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