Former rugby league star Keith Galloway has announced his engagement to partner Gen following a stunning Sydney harbourside proposal, marking the beginning of his journey towards a second marriage.
A Romantic Harbour-Side Proposal
The heartfelt engagement took place at Observatory Hill with the iconic Sydney Harbour providing a picturesque backdrop for the special moment. Galloway's now-fiancée Gen shared the news publicly overnight through an emotional Instagram post that quickly attracted messages of support from friends and followers.
'Keith, I love everything about you and everything that comes with you,' she wrote in her social media announcement. 'The journey to find you was SO worth the wait. You fill my life with sunshine, every single day!! My best friend, and now my fiancé. I love you!'
From Rugby Field to Romantic Future
The couple first made their relationship Instagram official in June 2024, with Galloway humorously describing himself as 'batting overs' in one of his earliest posts featuring his glamorous partner. This light-hearted remark about her being too good-looking for him has been echoed jokingly by some of his followers since their relationship became public.
This represents Galloway's second journey down the aisle, having previously been married to Serena Brimicombe from 2013. That marriage produced two children before the couple separated.
The 36-year-old former athlete enjoyed a 15-year NRL career spanning 210 games with both the Sharks and Wests Tigers, including a stint playing in England. Fans might remember the then-19-year-old Galloway being on the receiving end of one of the NRL's most notorious tackles from bad boy John Hopoate back in 2005, which left him unconscious during a match against Manly at Brookvale Oval.
A New Chapter Begins
Since retiring from professional rugby, Galloway has undergone a remarkable physical transformation that contrasts sharply with his playing days. The engagement announcement has been met with widespread celebration among their social circle, including a congratulatory message from well-known boxer Junior Talipeau, who wrote 'Congratulations uso' in response to their news.
While the couple haven't yet revealed when they plan to officially tie the knot, they're currently enjoying this exciting new chapter in their relationship. The romantic harbour-side proposal marks a fresh start for the rugby legend, whose career saw both triumphs and challenges, including that infamous early-career injury.
Galloway's journey from the rugby pitch to this personal milestone demonstrates a significant life transformation, both physically and emotionally, as he prepares to exchange vows for the second time.
