Hardly in need of an introduction, U.S. women’s rugby player Ilona Maher will get one anyway when her new team in England presents the Olympic bronze medalist to fans.

Ilona Maher made a major announcement in the most Ilona Maher way possible: With a hilarious video on social media. The 28-year-old Olympian — and recent PEOPLE digital cover star! — announced on Monday, Dec. 2 that she's joining the Bristol Bears, of the Premiership Women's Rugby league, for their upcoming season.

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.

Hot off her runner-up finish in DWTS which was preceded by a bronze medal at the Paris Olympics, Rugby's biggest star Ilona Maher has signed with the

Ilona Maher is joining the Bristol Bears, a United Kingdom-based rugby club. Here's what to know about her move to the Premiership Rugby team

Rugby’s biggest social media star is headed to the Bristol Bears. USA Eagles standout and recent Dancing With The Stars finalist Ilona Maher is bringing her tal