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

United States rugby star Ilona Maher has not ruled out returning to play in England in the future, with her stint at Bristol Bears having come to an end.

England rugby stars load up on sushi, crispy chicken tenders, bao buns and fruit kebabs as soon as they finish matches as they attempt to replenish their glycogen levels. The dishes, which contain plenty of carbohydrates and protein, help players begin their recovery process after 80 minutes of gruelling match action.