Sevens stars set for debut with Bristol women’s teamClose to 8,000 fans are expected in record turnout
Ticket sales have broken a record ahead of US rugby star Ilona Maher making her debut for the Bristol Bears women’s team.
The Olympic bronze medalist won’t be in the starting lineup, however, when the Bears face defending champion Gloucester-Hartpury on Sunday in a Premiership Women’s Rugby match switched from a smaller venue to Ashton Gate to satisfy demand for seats.
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