Former rugby league star Sam Burgess has enjoyed an emotional reunion with his two eldest children in Sydney, ending a separation that lasted several months.
Heartwarming Family Moments Captured
Sam Burgess's wife, Lucy, shared intimate photos documenting the special occasion. The gallery, simply captioned 'Family time', showed the 37-year-old athlete beaming as he was finally reunited with his daughter Poppy, nine, and son Billy, seven. The children are from Sam's previous marriage to Phoebe Burgess.
One particularly touching image captured Sam posing with all four of his children. This included Poppy and Billy, alongside his two younger children with Lucy – daughter Robbie, two, and three-month-old son Mack. It is believed to be the first time Billy and Poppy have met their baby half-brother Mack.
A Summer Back in Australia
The Burgess family is currently spending the summer in Australia after Sam and Lucy relocated to the UK in 2023. This move had largely kept Sam apart from Billy and Poppy, who live with their mother Phoebe and her family in New South Wales' Southern Highlands.
The shared photos showed Sam enjoying quality downtime, including playing a fun game of rugby with his son Billy in a backyard. Another picture featured Sam and Lucy smiling together, clearly relishing their time in Sydney.
Background of a Blended Family
Sam and Phoebe were married for four years before their separation in 2019. Sam later began a relationship with Lucy, a hairdresser and sustainable fashion label co-founder. The couple went public in 2022 and Sam proposed in June 2023. They welcomed their first child together, Robbie, later that year.
In 2024, Sam and Lucy married in a lavish ceremony in Italy. Three months ago, they welcomed their second child, Mack. The recent family reunion in Sydney marks a significant and joyful chapter for the blended Burgess family, bringing all the children together.
