Ilona Maher: Social media star marks first Bristol Bears start with a try

[ad_1] Ilona Maher celebrated her first begin for Bristol by powering over for a attempt as a part of an impactful show in a 41-31 victory in opposition to Exeter at Sandy Park.

Maher, the sport's hottest participant on social media with greater than eight million followers, ran over half the pitch and got rid of two tackles in a Fifty fifth-minute attempt made doable by her tempo and energy.

The USA sevens star additionally confirmed her worth as a supplier when she stepped off her wing to suck in three defenders earlier than releasing Meg Varley to attain the bonus-point attempt that retains Bristol in rivalry for the Premiership Ladies's Rugby play-offs.

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"It felt like sevens just a little bit. My team-mates did the work to place me by and I needed to get by a few defenders. I believed 'oh, that is sevens!'" Maher informed TNT Sports activities.

"I do not go round folks, that is by no means been my factor - ever! I do not go round them, all the time undergo. It is actually not pure for me.

"Now it may be determining when I've three folks in entrance of me, how do I get by them? I used to be extra happy with the attempt help. I did just a little step there, which I've by no means accomplished earlier than."

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Per week in the past she made her first look in 15s since 2021 when she stepped off the bench in a 40-17 defeat by Gloucester-Hartpury.

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