American rugby sevens star Ilona Maher will join 15-a-side club Bristol in January in a bid to play in next year's women's Rugby World Cup, the English club announced on Monday."I am excited to join the Bristol Bears and put myself in the best position to earn a spot to represent USA in the 2025 Rugby World Cup alongside such a talented and driven group as the Bears,

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.

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 will become a Bristol Bears player in January on a three-month deal. The USA Eagles star will be hoping to return to Ashton Gate later in 2025 when the stadium hosts both semi-finals in the Women’s Rugby World Cup.

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