American star Ilona Maher bid a tearful farewell to English rugby as she played her final game with Bristol Bears Women.

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Having spent most of her recent career playing sevens, Maher signed a three-month contract with Bristol in January, hopeful of representing the US at the Women’s Rugby World Cup later this year.