Such was the anticipation surrounding Maher’s debut that Bristol relocated the match from a smaller venue to Ashton Gate to satisfy demand for seats.

English Premiership table after Sunday's match (played, won, drawn, lost, points for, points against, bonus points, total points): ...

Northampton 35 Bath 34 Played Saturday Gloucester 36 Sale 20 Leicester 28 Exeter 15 Saracens 35 Bristol 26 Played Friday Newcastle 14 Harlequins 38 afp The Barron's news department was not involved in ...

American superstar Ilona Maher says rugby needs more people "connecting" with the sport after making her debut for Bristol ...

As a host of Welsh internationals continue to shine for their Premiership clubs, the impact of their exploits abroad is being keenly felt back home in the four regions ...