In heartwarming news from abroad, NRL great Sam Burgess and his wife Lucy have announced they are expecting their second child together.

The couple, who tied the knot in a picturesque Roman ceremony in late 2023, revealed the happy news during another romantic getaway to Italy. Lucy shared a glowing photo from Capri, proudly cradling her baby bump and captioned it simply: “A perfect weekend in Capri.”

Their growing family already includes daughter Robbie, born in September 2023. The little one played a starring role in her parents’ wedding, held at the stunning 17th-century Villa Aurelia in Rome.

Burgess, now 36, proposed to Lucy in June last year, and their whirlwind year of love continues with this newest chapter. The upcoming arrival will be Sam’s fourth child; he shares two children with his former wife, Phoebe.

 
 
 
 
 
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Currently, Burgess is based in England, where he is making waves as head coach of Super League team Warrington. He recently led his side to a 32-18 victory over St Helens before jetting off to Italy – and what better way to celebrate than with some family joy?

While Burgess has often been linked to a potential coaching return to the NRL – possibly with his beloved South Sydney Rabbitohs – he’s acknowledged that the peace and balance of life in England suits his young family. “It’s a really nice place to be for now with a young family,” he said recently. “I’ve got this year and next year at Warrington, which I will definitely do… After that, who knows?”

For now, the couple are basking in the glow of their expanding family, and fans on both sides of the world are celebrating with them.

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