Marcus Smith announces engagement to long-term partner 

The Harlequins and England star shared the news on Instagram with a series of holiday snaps from Sardinia, showing Beth proudly displaying a sparkling engagement ring alongside the simple caption:

The announcement was quickly flooded with congratulatory messages from across the rugby world.

England teammates Henry Pollock, Jack Nowell, Chandler Cunningham-South and Jordan Riki were among those sending their best wishes, while fellow Harlequins star Danny Care wrote: "My guy ❤️❤️ Congrats you two."

The couple have been together for several years and regularly share glimpses of their travels together on social media. The proposal appears to have taken place during a romantic getaway in Sardinia, with photos showing the newly engaged pair celebrating by the sea.

The news caps off a memorable summer for Smith, who recently featured in England's successful international campaign and remains one of Steve Borthwick's key figures ahead of the Autumn Nations Series and the build-up to the 2027 Rugby World Cup.

While Smith is renowned for keeping supporters entertained with his flair on the pitch, Thursday's announcement gave fans a glimpse into his life away from rugby, with thousands of supporters joining teammates in congratulating the happy couple.

Congratulations to Marcus and Beth from everyone at RUCK.