Welsh rugby sensation Louis Rees-Zammit made a dazzling debut alongside social media sensation Saffron Barker at the world premiere of the latest Hunger Games blockbuster.
The 22-year-old winger, renowned as one of Welsh rugby’s most sought-after talents, took his first steps into the public eye with Barker, a 23-year-old influencer boasting a massive Instagram following of 2 million and a previous stint on Strictly Come Dancing.
Fueling speculation about their relationship, the dynamic duo graced the London premiere of “The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes.” Reports suggest that the pair has been “getting to know each other” recently.
Barker, a multimedia mogul in her own right, maintains a thriving YouTube channel dedicated to lifestyle, beauty, fashion, and fitness, amassing a subscriber count exceeding 2 million.
Rees-Zammit, not just a star on the rugby field but also a commercial force, has expressed his aspirations to embrace the celebrity lifestyle.
His recent venture into documentary filmmaking with BBC Wales underscores his ambition to live the life of a true sports star. For all the latest updates on the World Cup and beyond, stay tuned by signing up for our newsletter.
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Stuart Hogg
After confirming his retirement, Hogg said in a statement: “A new career beckons and I will attack in the same manner as I play the game.”
The Scotland legend has revealed he isn’t too keen on coaching, but will remain in the game as a pundit after making his debut on BBC during the 2023 Six Nations.
PUNDITRY:
Sources tell RUCK that BT Sport (soon to be TNT Sports) are keen. to recruit the fullback as a key part of their 2023/24 Premiership coverage.
RESTAURANT OWNER:
He is the co-owner of steak house Finsbay Flatiron in Glasgow.
The focus for Finsbay Flatiron is steak, specialising in 8oz flat irons (as the name suggests) and steaks from £8 on weekdays and £10 on weekends, as well as sides like mac and cheese and triple cooked chips.
DISTILLERY:
He’s a director of a distillery named Maiden Batch.
Caulker’s is a collaborative effort between five Glasgow men, two of whom happen to be British Lions and Scotland rugby internationals, Hogg and Alastair Kellock. The bottle is signed by all five.
Jack Nowell
The England and Exeter Chiefs winger is the co-owner of The Swordfish Inn back in his hometown of Cornwall.
Sitting on the harbourfront, the pub has been a favourite of local fishermen, artists and visitors alike for as long as anyone cares to remember and is well-known for its rugged charm and atmosphere.
He is also a director of MUSTARD Clothing.
