{"id":225521,"date":"2025-06-30T02:37:12","date_gmt":"2025-06-30T02:37:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/225521\/"},"modified":"2025-06-30T02:37:12","modified_gmt":"2025-06-30T02:37:12","slug":"british-irish-lions-wags-flock-to-australia-as-tour-kicks-off-page-3-of-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/225521\/","title":{"rendered":"British & Irish Lions WAGs Flock to Australia as Tour Kicks Off – Page 3 of 3"},"content":{"rendered":"

IRELAND<\/p>\n

Patti Gibson-Park \u2013 Family First, Irish Roots, and Jamison\u2019s Biggest Support (Jamison Gibson-Park)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Becoming an Irish citizen was an easy call for Jamison Gibson-Park \u2014 thanks to the strong family life he and wife Patti have built here.<\/p>\n

Together they\u2019re raising three kids \u2014 Jai, Isabella, and Iris \u2014 and Jamison says settling in Ireland has made all the difference. \u201cMy family is unbelievably well settled, which makes my job easier. I can just focus on doing my thing,\u201d he told EVOKE<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Grateful for their new home, Jamison was more than happy to make Ireland official.<\/p>\n

Ellen Ringrose \u2013 The Childhood Sweetheart (Garry Ringrose)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Garry Ringrose and Ellen Beirne tied the knot in June 2023 at the dreamy Virginia Park Lodge in Cavan.<\/p>\n

Speaking to\u00a0EVOKE, the Irish centre couldn\u2019t stop gushing: \u201cEllen is the best\u2026 she\u2019s a huge support, especially in the not-so-good times.\u201d Childhood sweethearts to power couple status achieved.<\/p>\n

Sarah Bealham \u2013 Marbella \u201cI Do\u2019s\u201d, Motherhood, and Bealham\u2019s Biggest Win (Finlay Bealham)<\/strong><\/p>\n

2024 was a year to remember for Finlay and Sarah Bealham, as they welcomed their first child \u2014 a baby boy named Joaquin \u2014 right in the middle of Ireland\u2019s Six Nations camp.<\/p>\n

The loved-up pair said \u201cI do\u201d back in August 2022 at the stunning Finca la Concepcion in Marbella, a year on from Finlay\u2019s romantic proposal in Puerto Ban\u00fas.<\/p>\n

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Katherine Egan \u2013 Medicine, Hockey, and Sheehan\u2019s No.1 (Dan Sheehan)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Dan Sheehan\u2019s long-term girlfriend\u00a0Katherine Egan<\/strong>\u00a0is as accomplished as they come. A hockey player for UCD and a Medicine student \u2014 she\u2019s got brains, brawn, and ambition to spare.
She\u2019s even studied in the U.S., proving she\u2019s just as at home overseas as Dan might be on tour.<\/p>\n

Sophie de Patoul \u2013 Castle Wedding Royalty (Josh van der Flier)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Josh van der Flier married his Belgian\/Irish partner Sophie in a fairytale 2022 wedding at\u00a0Luttrellstown Castle<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The flanker popped the question in July 2021, and Sophie\u2019s been in the crowd (and the camera shots) at many big Ireland games ever since.<\/p>\n

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Harriet Beirne \u2013 Welsh Beauty with an Irish Base (Tadhg Beirne)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tadhg met Harriet on a night out in Cardiff back in 2018, and after a bit of long distance, the couple settled down in Ireland.<\/p>\n

They tied the knot at\u00a0Kilkea Castle<\/strong>\u00a0in 2022, and just bought a new home together, with Harriet teasing \u201cexciting and most likely stressful times ahead\u201d in 2025. Big year incoming!<\/p>\n

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Kayla Aki \u2013 Mum of Four and Bundee\u2019s Rock (Bundee Aki)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Bundee Aki and wife Kayla have one of the most established relationships in the Ireland camp. Married in 2018, the couple share four children: daughters Armani-Jade, Adrianna, and Ailbhe (born at home in 2022), and son Andronikas.<\/p>\n

Emma Hempenstall \u2013 Private Life, Pitchside Views, and Keenan\u2019s Long-Term Love (Hugo Keenan)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Emma Hempenstall has been by Hugo Keenan\u2019s side for over three years, so she\u2019s well used to life on the rugby sidelines.<\/p>\n

The couple keep things pretty private online, but they\u2019ve been snapped at a few weddings and turning up together to support from the stands.<\/p>\n

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Arni Lowe \u2013 From NZ to Dublin, Vegas Vows, and Ringrose\u2019s Co-Pilot in Life (James Lowe)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Arni and James Lowe made the big move from New Zealand to Ireland back in 2017 when James signed with Leinster \u2014 and they\u2019ve been building a beautiful life together ever since.<\/p>\n

In true low-key style, the long-time couple surprised everyone by eloping to Las Vegas in 2022. Just a year later, they hit another major milestone with the arrival of their son, Nico.<\/p>\n

James has often praised Arni as his \u201cco-pilot\u201d on the parenting journey, especially as their little man celebrated his first birthday in April.<\/p>\n

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Elaine Porter \u2013 New Mum, Quiet Strength, and Porter\u2019s Biggest Win Yet (Andrew Porter)<\/strong><\/p>\n

It\u2019s double celebrations in the Porter household \u2014 not only has Andrew Porter been named in the 2025 British & Irish Lions squad, but he\u2019s also just become a dad for the first time.<\/p>\n

The 28-year-old and his wife Elaine shared the joyful news on Instagram, posting a beautiful black-and-white snap of their newborn son\u2019s tiny hands cradled by his proud parents. The caption said it all:\u00a0\u201cOur perfect baby boy.\u201d<\/p>\n

Laura Sexton \u2013 From Tennis Courts to Touchlines, Family First, and Sexton\u2019s Rock (Johnny Sexton)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Johnny Sexton is back in the Lions camp this summer \u2014 but off the pitch, it\u2019s been all about family with Laura, his teenage sweetheart turned wife since 2013.<\/p>\n

Their love story kicked off at Rathgar Tennis Club and has blossomed alongside Johnny\u2019s legendary rugby career. With three kids cheering him on from the sidelines, the Sextons are as iconic off the field as Johnny is when he\u2019s lining up a crucial kick.<\/p>\n

From Saint Mary\u2019s College to University College Dublin, their journey is a true testament to love, loyalty, and lasting partnership.<\/p>\n

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