Rugby star Sam Burgess marries fiancée Phoebe Hooke
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England rugby star Sam Burgess has tied the knot with his fiancée Phoebe Hooke in Australia.
The pair married in a private ceremony at Phoebe's parents' home in the Southern Highlands, New South Wales.
Sam was joined by his three brothers Luke, Thomas and George, who were his groomsmen.
Also among the guests was Hollywood actor Russell Crowe, who was there with his parents and his two sons.
The 27-year-old caused major controversy last month when he left Bath to rejoin rugby league club South Sydney Rabbitohs.
He left just one year after switching codes from league to union.
Sam said at the time that missing his family was part of his decision to go back to Australia.
His brothers George and Tom also play for South Sydney Rabbitohs, while Luke plays for another Sydney team, Manly.
Sam had reportedly been dating writer Phoebe for nearly two years.
It's believed they met at an Avicii concert in Sydney.
Sam Burgess with his three brothers and best friend
Sam and Phoebe wed in front of 150 family members and close friends, including players from his club South Sydney Rabbitohs.
Phoebe's parents Mitch and Sarah hosted the reception in a big marquee, where guests ate steak and fries.
Phoebe posted this photo from her hen do last week., external
The couple chose not to sell their wedding photos and released these pictures to the media, with the request of keeping the rest of their day as private as possible.
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