Sydney publicist Sara Bray has publicly declared her enduring love for former rugby league star Braith Anasta in a touching social media tribute this week. The post celebrated the 44-year-old footballer's birthday and marked their rekindled relationship, which began anew last year after nearly two decades apart.
A Birthday Tribute Two Decades in the Making
In a heartfelt Instagram post, Bray shared a recent photograph of the couple alongside a nostalgic throwback snap from their early days together. The side-by-side images powerfully illustrated a love story that has spanned generations.
Her caption was a glowing testament to Anasta's character. "Celebrating you… the most amazing partner, lover, father, friend and soooo much more," she began. Bray praised his endless support for those around him, his role as a "cheerleader for everyone who's dear to you," and his dedication to providing a better life for his family.
She humorously noted his relentless drive, writing that he "annoyingly and not at all surprisingly - smash[es] every single goal you set out to achieve." The tribute concluded with a declaration of their shared life: "I love rolling through the chaos of life with you and our kids. You're our everything and more. Happy birthday to our number one."
From Past Flames to Rekindled Romance
The couple's journey back to each other became public knowledge in September of last year. Bray first signalled their reunion by sharing a cosy photo from a long lunch, where she was seen in a chic polka-dot blouse and sunglasses, glass of wine in hand, with a smiling Anasta beside her.
The caption for that initial post was simple yet profound: "He makes me happy 20 years later." Friends were quick to celebrate the news in the comments, with one, Jade Hounsell, remarking, "Well well well what do we have here, I could've told you this outcome 20 years ago." Another, Lisa Shae Coulton, declared it "A love story for the ages."
Family Life and New Beginnings
Anasta, who enjoyed a celebrated NRL career with the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs and the Sydney Roosters, has two children from previous relationships. He shares 11-year-old daughter Aleeia with ex-wife Jodi Gordon and seven-year-old daughter Gigi with ex-fiancée Rachael Lee.
His engagement to Lee ended in late 2022. Earlier this year, Lee announced she was expecting her first child with her new partner, Bra Boy member Evan Faulks, sharing on Instagram: "Summer baby on its way," accompanied by a sunflower emoji.
For Bray and Anasta, however, the focus remains on their rediscovered connection and blended family life, proving that some love stories are truly worth a second chapter.
