Rugby’s biggest social media star is headed to the Bristol Bears. USA Eagles standout and recent Dancing With The Stars finalist Ilona Maher is bringing her tal

Maher helped Team USA win a bronze medal at the 2024 Olympics, just finished second in "Dancing with the Stars," and has millions of followers on social media.

Hot off her runner-up finish in DWTS which was preceded by a bronze medal at the Paris Olympics, Rugby's biggest star Ilona Maher has signed with the

United States' Olympic bronze medallist Ilona Maher has joined Bristol Bears on a three-month deal starting in January, the Premiership women's rugby union club said late on Monday.

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.

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 made a major announcement in the most Ilona Maher way possible: With a hilarious video on social media. The 28-year-old Olympian — and recent PEOPLE digital cover star! — announced on Monday, Dec. 2 that she's joining the Bristol Bears, of the Premiership Women's Rugby league, for their upcoming season.

Ilona Maher, who helped Team USA win a bronze medal in sevens at the 2024 Paris Olympics, is joining Premiership Rugby side Bristol Bears on a three-month deal that starts in January. Maher, a 28-year-old Vermont native, announced the news on social media in conjunction with the club.

Ilona Maher recently emerged as the runner-up of Dancing with the Stars Season 33 alongside Allan Bersten. After successful stints with dancing, she has finally returned to her roots, which is her rugby game.