Rugby star Ilona Maher debuts for Bristol, drawing record crowd despite loss.

Ilona Maher, the world's most followed rugby player with over eight million social media followers, made her debut for Bristol in a losing effort against Gloucester-Hartpury, 40-17. Despite the loss, her appearance drew a record crowd and boosted Bristol's Instagram following. Maher, an Olympic bronze medalist, aims to prepare for the USA's World Cup team by adapting to the 15s format.

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