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Willis brothers prove that resilience is key in harsh world of rugby union

Having bounced back from injury and Wasps’ collapse, Jack and Tom join a long list of the sport’s great battlers

The Guardian - UK · Jan 7, 2025

Lynagh targets key growth as Wallabies carrot dangles

Queensland Reds No.10 Tom Lynagh has vowed not to shy away from the physical side of the game ahead of a season where the Wallabies play the Lions.

AAP · Jan 7, 2025

Ilona Maher's New Rugby Team Smashed Attendance Record in Her Debut

The Olympian turned social media star made her Bristol Bears debut on Sunday.

Sports Illustrated · Jan 6, 2025

Ilona Maher admits to nerves ahead of much-anticipated Bristol debut

The social media sensation played her part in attracting a record crowd to Ashton Gate.

The Independent UK · Jan 5, 2025

Ilona Maher draws record crowd on Bristol bow but Gloucester spoil party

The US sevens superstar drew supporters from far and wide for her Premiership Women’s Rugby debut

The Guardian - UK · Jan 5, 2025

Differing fortunes for ex-Wallabies' coaches in Japan

Dave Rennie's Kobe Steelers were beaten but another former Wallabies' coach Robbie Deans saw his Saitama Wild Knights go top of Japan Rugby League One.

AAP · Jan 5, 2025

The inspired moment Scottish all-rounder clinched victory for his country

Norman Davidson, who has died aged 93, was one of Scotland’s oldest surviving internationalists, a wonderfully talented sportsman capped at both…

The National (Scotland) · Jan 5, 2025

Ilona Maher’s Bristol bow expected to double record crowd for women’s side

Presence of the most followed rugby player on the planet will attract over 8,000 fans to Ashton Gate on Sunday

The Guardian - UK · Jan 4, 2025

Rugby star Ilona Maher eyes Bristol debut as ticket sales break club record

Ticket sales have broken a record ahead of U.S. rugby star Ilona Maher making her debut for the Bristol Bears women’s team

The Independent UK · Jan 3, 2025

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 · Jan 3, 2025