Meet Ilona Maher, the American rugby sevens star and social media whirlwind targeting the 2025 Rugby World Cup as Bristol Bears' newest recruit.
United States sevens star Ilona Maher will join Bristol in January for the rest of the season with the aim of appearing at next year's World Cup.
Harlequins said goodbye to Joe Marler and their reputation as one of the Gallagher Premiership's meanest defences as irresistible Bristol stormed The Stoop 48-24.
Bristol regained top spot in the Gallagher Premiership as centre Kalaveti Ravouvou scored two tries to underpin a 31-23 victory over champions Northampton at Ashton Gate.
Alex Lozowski booted a penalty with the game's final kick as Saracens claimed a thrilling 37-35 Gallagher Premiership victory over Bristol at Ashton Gate.
Leicester made it three wins from four under Michael Cheika as they beat rivals and defending champions Northampton 24-8 on Saturday.
Bristol moved top of the Gallagher Premiership in bonus-point fashion as they defeated west country rivals Bath 36-26 at the Recreation Ground.
Michael Cheika's reign as Leicester head coach began in dramatic winning fashion as the Tigers claimed a 17-14 Gallagher Premiership victory at Sandy Park.