Maher put speculation on her next career move to rest with the announcement that she'd signed with the Bristol Bears in the Premiership Women’s Rugby league.

After her runner-up finish on Dancing With The Stars, Team USA rugby star Ilona Maher is getting back to doing what she does best. Per Colin Millar of

Ilona Maher, the world’s most-followed rugby player on social media, has joined Premiership Women’s Rugby club Bristol Bears on a three-month contract. Maher, 28, travelled to Bristol to complete her move this week and will be registered to play for her new club from January over the remaining three months of the season.

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

"Are there actually bears here?," Maher jokingly asks while announcing she's joining the Bristol team Ilona Maher made a major announcement in the most Ilona Maher way possible: With a hilarious video on social media.

Ilona Maher, the world’s most-followed rugby player on social media, has signed for Bristol Bears and will play for the Premiership Women’s Rugby club from next month.

World Rugby renowned Sevens superstar Ilona Maher has signed for Premiership Women’s side Bristol Bears on a short-term contract from the beginning of 2025. Maher rose to popularity on social media during the Olympic Games where she would go on to win bronze with the United States of America.