The 28-year-old Maher, who helped lead the U.S. to the bronze medal in rugby sevens at the Paris Games, signed for Bristol on a three-month contract that starts in January.

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.

Ilona Maher was closing out Season 33 of Dancing With the Stars with two impressive performances alongside professional dance partner Alan Bersten. Through weeks of hard work (and with the help of fan votes),