Rugby / Bristol Bears Women

Ilona Maher scores first try for Bristol in victory over Exeter

By Martin Booth  Sunday Jan 12, 2025

Ilona Maher scored her first try for Bristol Bears Women in a 41-31 victory away at Exeter.

Bristol’s other tries were scored by Phoebe Murray, Reneeqa Bonner and Meg Varley as well as two penalty tries.

It was Maher’s first start for the Bears after coming on as a substitute in her first game.

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Maher also provided the offload for Varley’s try:

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