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Washington date confirmed for Steve Borthwick’s men while women’s World Cup preparations bring Fiji to town

American rugby player Ilona Maher has risen to global fame. Not just because of her athletic ability (though that is remarkable, winning an Olympic bronze in 2024 in the USA rugby sevens team, and now signing a professional contract with England’s Bristol Bears), but because of what she represents.

A tearful Ilona Maher signed off her time in English club rugby with a try in Bristol’s 36-20 defeat against Gloucester-Hartpury in their PWR semi-final

Gloucester-Hartpury 36-20 Bristol Bears: American star Ilona Maher crossed for the visitors but the champions showed their class in a physical affair

American superstar targets spot in next month’s Premiership Women’s Rugby Final in London

Heading for kick-off in March, Women’s Elite Rugby releases names and logos for six inaugural teams

It was an interaction she won't forget.

Olympian complained about earlier queries: ‘You automatically assume I must not feel that I am deserving of where I’m at? ... You think they’re asking NFL players, male politicians if they have imposter syndrome?’

Ilona Maher said the measure of success with Bristol for her would be if she has ‘caught up’ with the USA 15s team for this year’s Rugby World Cup

The American has a social media following of over eight million people.

The American ran over half the pitch and bumped off two tackles in a 55th-minute try made possible by her pace and power.