Six Nations Clash Brings England and Ireland's Glamorous Partners to Twickenham
This Saturday, the 2026 Guinness Men's Six Nations Championship continues with a highly anticipated match between England and Ireland at Allianz Stadium in Twickenham. Beyond the on-field action, the stands will be filled with the players' radiant and accomplished wives and girlfriends, adding a touch of glamour to the sporting spectacle.
England's Supportive Partners
England's vice-captain George Ford will be cheered on by his wife, Atdhetare Hoxha, a Kosovo-born businesswoman who fled her war-torn homeland as a child. She now runs successful eateries in Manchester, having opened Italian restaurant Sorella in 2020. The couple married in August 2022 and welcomed their daughter Alarnia in March 2024.
England captain Maro Itoje's wife, Mimi, an artist and social media aficionado, will also be in attendance, curating her feed with enviable food recommendations. Fullback Freddie Steward recently shared loved-up photos with his girlfriend Madison Woan, daughter of Nottingham Forest player Ian Woan.
Other notable England partners include internal medicine doctor Jemima Sellicks, who supports Saints star Alex Coles, and hockey enthusiast Lexie, who flew to Washington DC to watch Gloucester second row Arthur Clark make his international debut.
Ireland's Accomplished WAGs
On the Ireland side, Caelan Doris recently went public with model and holistic health practitioner Meadhbh McGann, who runs the McGann Clann business focusing on women's health. Jeremy Loughman proposed to his long-time girlfriend Lucie Johnson last month, with the marketing assistant sharing the news on Instagram.
Lock Tadhg Beirne has been with Welsh influencer Harriet Fuller since they met on a night out in 2018. The couple married in a lavish Kilkea Castle wedding in 2022 and welcomed their daughter Penelope last December. Harriet boasts over 45,000 followers and shares content about fashion, health, and their fertility journey.
Ireland and Connacht star Finlay Bealham's wife Sarah, a pharmacist, will be cheering from the stands after the couple welcomed their son Joaquin in February 2024. Dietitian Ali Conan, who specializes in women's health and fertility, supports her husband Jack Conan, while aspiring artist Ava O'Shea backs Thomas Clarkson.
Long-Term Relationships and Family Milestones
Many of these partnerships have stood the test of time. Northampton flier Tommy Freeman and his girlfriend Ashleigh Inwood recently celebrated six years together, having purchased a home near Northampton. Croydon-based Elliot Daly met his wife Michelle Cussell in 2008 at Whitgift School, where she worked as a sports event organiser. They married in France in August 2021 and welcomed their first child, Orla, in July 2024.
Tadhg Furlong and Aine Lacey, who often keep their relationship private, tied the knot at Dunbrody Country House Hotel in June 2023 and welcomed a baby girl last January. Cian Prendergast has been dating Roisin McConnon since 2017, with the Kildare-based couple sharing adorable holiday snaps.
As the players take to the field, these glamorous and supportive partners will be a visible reminder of the personal lives and achievements that extend beyond the rugby pitch, making Saturday's match a celebration of both sport and partnership.
