LIST: 50+ women behind Qld’s larger than life sport stars
While they may have high-profile partners, these media personalities, models, artists, and charity founders are successful in their own right. See the list of 50 amazing women who date some of QLD’ biggest sports stars.
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Often referred to as ‘WAGs’, - ‘wives and girlfriends’ of sports stars, these women are well known by their relationships with their high-profile partners.
But these charity founders, Instagram influencers, professional models, TV presenters, PhD students and registered nurses are successful in their own right, making major accomplishments all while supporting their high-profile partners along the way.
From Olympic gold medallists, iconic NRL players, internationally renowned golfing legends to household name cricket stars, each of these sporting legends would not be anything without the support of the unsung heroes they share their lives with.
Take a look into the lives of the women behind Queensland’s biggest sporting stars.
Chloe Maxwell
Wife to NRL great and former Waratahs player Matt Rogers, Chloe Maxwell, 46, is a media personality, author, TV presenter and Australian model with a successful modelling career launched after appearing as the ‘Jeanswest Girl’ in the 1990s.
Rogers and Maxwell were married in 2008 on the Gold Coast and both launched the charity 4 ASD Kids in the early 2010s to help raise funds for families with children battling autism, Chloe writing a book ‘Living with Max’ in 2012 about her son’s autism diagnosis.
She now works as a senior producer at 90.09 Sea FM and has an Instagram following of more than 20k people where she shares pictures from red carpet events and photos with friends and family. She recently announcing the birth of her first grandchild, Elsie.
Margaux Parker
Logan local, host of Triple M Brisbane Breakfast and mother of four, Margaux Parker, 38, is a well-known media personality and social media icon married to former Brisbane Broncos and Queensland player, Corey Parker.
With four children all under 15 years old, Margaux regularly shares photos of her family and their day-to-day antics including taking her children to events like NRL games and Harry Styles concerts, as well as sharing their sporting and schooling achievements.
Rarely sharing sponsored content, Margaux instead uploads fashion and lifestyle content for her more than 22k followers on Instagram, showing off her stylish and colourful fashion sense, plus the occasional comedic skit video of her work at Triple M radio station.
Brittney Tamou
An accomplished sportsperson with a bronze medal for the 2008 junior World Championships in the 4x400m relay, Brittney Tamou (nee McGlone) is an influencer, Arbonne consultant and races fashion enthusiast, as well as the wife of North Queensland Cowboys prop James Tamou.
Brittney and James met each other when they were teenagers and had their first child in 2013 before getting married in 2015 and having have three more children.
Recently coming fourth at the World's Natural bodybuilding competition in 2022, Brittney is a passionate athlete as well as a races ambassador due to her incredible fashion sense that has seen her gain a following of more than 25k people on Instagram where she promotes brands like Papa Macros and Emma Mattress.
Samantha Thurston
Growing up in Brisbane and working as a sponsorship manager for the North Queensland Cowboys in the 2000s, Samantha Thurston (nee Lynch) is the wife of former Cowboys goal-kicker Johnathan Thurston AM.
The pair married in Hamilton Island in 2015 after a relationship that started in 2008 after the they began meeting up in secret around Townsville and Magnetic Island.
Now residing in Rowes Bay together, Samantha and Johnathan are parents to four young girls, Frankie, Charlie, Lillie and Remie, Samantha sharing updates of their lives on her Instagram page of 30k followers, sharing images of the girls at dancing competitions, first days at school and birthday parties.
Nicole Slater
Originally from Cairns, Nicole Slater is an artist specialising in large scale equestrian portraits who has made a name for herself as a fantastic equine artist, as well as the wife of NRL legend and current Queensland Maroons coach, Billy Slater.
After meeting Billy at ‘pony club’ in their early teens and bonding over riding horses, Billy and Nicole have been married for 13 years and have two children, Tyla and Jake.
Completely self-trained, Nicole shares photos of her artwork to her more than 40k Instagram followers, as well as provides updates into her and Billy’s life raising their children, running a stud farm ‘Slater Thoroughbreds’ and attending sporting events like the State of Origin.
Kayla Boyd
A self development coach, entrepreneur and influencer, Kayla Boyd, 35, is the wife of former captain of the Brisbane Broncos, Darius Boyd who she has three daughters with; Willow, Romi and Gia.
Since tying the knot in 2012, Kayla has launched her own self development company ‘Find Your Fierce’, a movement encouraging women to overcome hardships and adversity, in addition to her lifestyle and wellness blog ‘Adored by Kayla Boyd’.
After a public marriage breakdown in 2014 that has since recovered, Boyd uses her Instagram page with just under 60k followers to share tips about mental health, positivity and wellbeing, as well as work with and represent brands like Kumon, Optus and Lorna Jane.
Josie Renshaw
Based in Brisbane, Josie Renshaw (nee Harvey), 27, is the wife of Australian cricketer Matt Renshaw, a relationship that has been ongoing since Matt’s first test appearance at 19 in 2017.
After getting married in 2021, Matt and Josie recently welcomed their first child Charlotte in December 2022, sharing the news via Josie’s Instagram page where she uploads photos of her newborn daughter, pictures from red carpet sporting events and pictures of her and Matt’s adorable border collie, Chester.
Kimberley Busteed
A Gladstone local, Kimberley Busteed, 34, is a media personality and experienced TV presenter from Queensland’s Weekender and Creek to Coast who has become well known for her successful career working with various television stations and media publications, as well as being the wife of Australian cricketer and former captain of the Queensland Bulls, Chris Simpson.
A former competitive swimmer and winner of Miss Universe Australia 2007, Kimberly continues to work as a TV presenter and shares behind the scenes videos from her travelling shows on her Instagram page of nearly 8000 followers, plus photos of her two daughters, Victoria and Evie and son Jack.
Kimberly and Chris married in 2014 in Brisbane.
Rebekah Labuschagne
Hailing from Brisbane, Rebekah Labuschagne (nee Gillam), 26, is the long-time partner and high school sweetheart of South African-born Australian cricketer Marnus Labuschagne, a player currently ranked no. 1 in the ICC Test batting rankings.
Tying the knot in 2017 at Sirromet Wines in Mount Cotton in Redland, the couple recently welcomed their first daughter, Hallie, who is often seen on Rebekah’s Instagram page where she shares images of her travels to India alongside her husband and the Australian cricket team to her over 17k followers.
Rachel Khawaja
Born and raised in Brisbane, Rachel Khawaja, 26, is the wife of Australian cricketer Usman Khawaja and an established influencer with over 100k followers, sharing a range of beauty, family, lifestyle and travel content, collaborating with major brands such as Myer, MCo Beauty, ghd Hair and Big W.
A mother to two girls, Aisha and Ayla, Rachel graduated from Griffith University in 2016 with a Bachelors Degree in Marketing and now uses her Instagram page to share fashion photos from red carpets and travelling photos with her two young girls as her husband plays cricket around the world.
Ellidy Pullin
Originally from Sydney’s northern beaches, Ellidy Pullin (nee Vlug), 28, is an author, podcast host and charity founder, and the widow of Olympic snowboarder Alex ‘Chumpy’ Pullin who tragically lost his life in 2020 after he drowned while spearfishing off Palm Beach in Queensland.
Fifteen months after her partner’s death, Pullin fell pregnant after a successful posthumous IVF procedure, and is now mother to a two-year-old girl, Minnie.
Still living in Queensland, Pullin works as a professional model and Instagram influencer with over 220k followers and hosts the podcast Darling, Shine! with influencer Chloe Fisher, in addition to recently releasing her own memoir ‘Heart Strong’ about her story of grief, family and love.
Jemma Boskovich
Owner of jewellery label ‘Lost in Lace’, Jemma Boskovich, 33, is the former long-term partner of Formula One driver Daniel Ricciardo and current partner of New Zealand Supercars driver Andre Heimgartner, the couple announcing their engagement in May 2022.
Originally from Perth, Boskovich recently relocated to the Gold Coast and recently announced the birth of their first child, Summer on March 24, 2023.
With just over 3000 Instagram followers, Boskovich mainly shares promotional photos for her Perth-based jewellery brand, as well as couple photos of her motorsports racing driver fiancee Heimgartner.
Claudia Vanzati
A model, law student and self-proclaimed ‘girlfriend of Instagram’, Claudia Vanzati is the partner of professional racing driver Brodie Kostecki, currently competing in the Repco Supercars Championship.
Originally from Adelaide and now living on the Gold Coast, Claudia graduated from The University of Adelaide in 2020 and uses her verified Instagram account to share photos of her modelling work, images of international travel and pictures from red carpet Supercar events alongside her partner.
Dani Slade
A professional model and Instagram influencer with over 22k followers, Dani Slade (nee Byrnes), 35, is the wife of Supercars Champion Tim Slade, the pair officially tying the knot in December 2022 after raising their first son Jordy together.
The Gold Coast couple welcomed their second child Evie in February this year, Dani sharing the news on her social media after sharing pregnancy journey updates on her Instagram, in addition to fashion and style inspiration at Supercar galas and red carpet events.
Posting promotional material for brands like Pet Circle, Sheraton Gold Coast and Step One, Dani also speaks out about her experience getting diagnosed with endometriosis at 18 and her traumatic birth experience with her first child Jordy, sharing advice and inspiration for women who may have had similar experiences.
Tegan Courtney
A salon owner, model and professional make up artist, Tegan Courtney (nee Woodford), 34, is the wife of Supercars driver James Courtney, the pair secretly eloping in September 2022 and welcoming a baby boy, Kobe, in October.
Residing on the Gold Coast, Tegan owns and runs the Tegan Woodford Beauty Salon and Makeup Pro Team, specialising in hair and makeup styling for bodybuilding and bikini competitions including WBFF Australia, Pro League Australia and Ms Fitness.
With over 25k Instagram followers, Tegan regularly shares photos of her newborn baby, family photos with James and her two stepchildren Zara and Cadel, as well as modelling pictures for clothing brands like The Naked Tiger and Honey Birdette.
Laura Laughlin
Hailing from Noosa, Laura Laughlin, 37, is the long-term partner and wife of Australian cricketer Ben Laughlin, best known for his career playing Twenty20 cricket.
After getting engaged in 2014, the pair married in 2016 at Spicers Clovelly Estate in Montville, Sunshine Coast before going on to have three children, Oliver in 2016, William in 2018 and Isabelle in 2021.
Having lived in New York City for five years, Laura and her family now reside in Noosa, the mother of three speaking highly of the Sunshine Coast suburb on her Instagram page, regularly captioning her photos #visitnoosa to share with her more than 4000 followers.
Becky Lamb
An owner of three businesses, a presenter, model, mother and equestrian, Becky Lamb, 24, is a successful Gold Coast influencer and entrepreneur who also happens to be the partner of New Zealand professional race car driver Fabian ‘Fabs’ Coulthard.
With nearly 50k Instagram followers, Becky Lamb collaborates with brands like Lenny & Larry’s, Swim Australia and Kumon in paid partnership posts, as well as promotes her own brands including her female-led construction company By Bronte Projects, her skincare line Gunk Off and her Noosa-based Airbnb ‘The Loft’.
Being with her professional sports star husband for 11 years, the pair are parents to twins Mackenzie and Carter who just started kindergarten, Lamb regularly sharing family updates as well as lifestyle, fashion and beauty content.
Riana Crehan
A former SAS Australia contestant, Supercars pit lane reporter and TV host, Riana Crehan is the wife of professional racing driver William Davison who both recently announced that they are expecting their first child.
Tying the knot in 2020 and currently living on the Gold Coast, Crehan was one of few who passed selection on SAS Australia and continues to work as a sports journalist for the Seven Network.
With a following of over 70k people on Instagram, the Supercars enthusiast also works as an influencer, creating branded content on her page for companies like The Star, Emma Mattress and Jabra.
Jules Neale
Recently purchasing a Hamptons-style family home in Brisbane’s Seven Hills, Jules Neale is the wife of AFL Brisbane Lions star Lachie Neale and mother to their one-year-old daughter Piper.
Jules made headlines back in 2022 after rumours speculated her and Lachie were considering moving back to Western Australia to raise their family despite Lachie only completing three years of his five-year contract, however, the couple and their young child continue to reside in Brisbane and travel regularly around the country to attend AFL games.
With an Instagram feed full of fancy cocktail parties, red carpet events and adorable baby photos, Jules has a following of more than 18k people and continues to share day-to-day updates about her life.
Jesinta Franklin
A professional model, TV presenter, entrepreneur and winner of Miss Universe Australia 2010, Jesinta Franklin (nee Campbell), 31, is the wife of Sydney Swans AFL player Lance (also known as Buddy) Franklin.
Residing on the Gold Coast in a Mediterranean-style $9m mansion, Jesinta has made a name for herself as a figure in the Australian beauty and fashion industry, launching her own app ‘Jesinta Franklin Official App’ offering users tips and inspiration in the topics of beauty, fashion, health and wellness.
With more than 370k followers on Instagram, Jesinta posts photos about her life working as a model doing fashion shoots and editorial photos, mothering her two young children, and shares sponsored posts in collaboration with major brands like Lancome, PayPal, Dior and Swisse.
Breanna Randall
The partner of Gold Coast surfer Mick Fanning, Breanna Randall is an American model who began seeing the shark-punching surfer in 2017 following his divorce with Karissa Dalton after being married for eight years.
Breanna gave birth to her and Mick’s first child Xander in August 2020, and continues to share photos of the now two-year-old on Instagram where she recently announced the completion of her and Mick’s designer coastal Airbnb project in Bilinga.
With 22k Instagram followers, Breanna’s social media profile is full of aesthetic photos of Gold Coast beaches, blue skies and family photos with her husband and young son.
Nicola Hewitt
Residing in the Gold Coast, Nicola Hewitt is the long-term partner of Gold Coast Suns AFL defender Lachie Weller, the pair featuring in each others Instagram photos all the way back from 2014.
After marrying in 2019, Nicola fell pregnant in 2020 and the couple’s first child, Marloe, was born in May 2021.
Nicola’s Instagram feed is full of photos of their daughter, along with picturesque images at the beach, their family chilling by their backyard vegetable garden and their travelling expeditions to places like Tasmania, Fiji, Spain and Italy.
Madeline Bone
Recently moving to Brisbane from Sydney, Madeline Bone is the partner of triple Olympian Cameron McEvoy who competed in the 2012, 2016 and 2020 Summer Olympics in 100m and 200m freestyle.
A PhD student at Griffith University, Madeline recently finished her Honours degree and has published multiple papers about nano diamond technology, stem cell research and artificial intelligence, in addition to receiving the University medal for academic excellence.
On Instagram, Madeline shares updates from her travels with her swimmer and theoretical physicist partner, often donning Australian green and gold colours and cheering Cameron on.
Keely Hannah
Hailing from the Gold Coast, Keely Hannah is the girlfriend of professional Australian tennis player Bernard Tomic who has previously had a career-high ranking as world #17.
While she has made her social media accounts private since making her relationship public in February 2022, Keeley Hannah has more than 7000 Instagram followers and has been referred to as an ‘up and coming’ influencer.
Genevieve Gregson
She’s married to Australian middle-distance runner Ryan Gregson, but Benowa-born Genevieve Gregson (nee LaCaze) is an Australian sports star by her own right as one of Australia’s top middle-distance runners, specialising in the 3000m steeplechase.
Raised on the Gold Coast, Genevieve is a dual Olympic finalist and Australian record holder who qualified for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics but ruptured an Achilles tendon in the 3000m steeplechase final.
Marrying fellow Olympian Ryan in 2018, Genevieve gave birth to their first son Archer in June 2022, and now runs an online running coaching program, using her large Instagram following of over 148k people to share fitness content and promote brands like True Protein, YouFoodz and My Muscle Chef.
Taylor Brunton
A pre-employment training facilitator for the North Queensland Cowboys’ ‘Dream Believe Achieve’ program, Taylor Brunton, 26, is the girlfriend of Cowboys prop forward Coen Hess.
In addition to her work as a training facilitator with Allara Learning, Taylor is a model and influencer who shares a range of lifestyle, fashion, fitness and beauty content, featuring as a model for activewear brand Strong by Minx.
Residing in Townsville, Taylor Brunton has more than 11k Instagram followers and has a strong history with the Cowboys team even before meeting Coen, being chosen to sing the national anthem at a home game in 2015.
Natalia Holmes
Living in Townsville, Natalia Holmes, 27, is the wife of North Queensland Cowboys player and former NFL player Valentine Holmes, as well as the co-founder of the women’s fitness studio ‘First Base’ in Townsville, opened alongside her sister Brianna Morgan.
Marrying in April 2019, the pair welcomed their first child, Billy, in November 2021 who now regularly attends the NRL games fieldside, dressed in Queensland Maroons and Cowboys merchandise, as seen in Natalia’s Instagram photos.
With over 16k followers, Natalia has curated an Insta-worthy feed full of photos travelling through Europe, pictures from red carpet events like the Dally M Awards, and cute photos of Billy and her NRL star husband.
Chantelle O’Neill
A former ballerina with the Australian Conservatoire of Ballet and Queensland Ballet Company, Chantelle O’Neill, 38, is a model, influencer, actor, entrepreneur and reality TV star who has appeared on Project Runway, Housos and the Foxtel show WAG Nation, as the wife of former Storm and Cowboys player Justin O’Neill.
With over 12k followers, Chantelle’s content is a mix of beauty, lifestyle and high-end fashion images and videos, the social media influencer often collaborating with major brands like Target, Foxwood Clothing and Myer, as well as promoting her own skincare company Triple A Skin Science.
A mother to two young girls, a big supporter of her NRL star husband and currently studying an MBA after completing an Advanced Diploma in Health Science and Bachelor in Psychology, Chantelle has made a name for herself as a major success both on and offline.
Kate Brigginshaw
Making headlines in 2018 by publicly acknowledging their relationship by kissing in the stands after a Broncos NRLW game, Kate Brigginshaw (nee Daly), 34, is the wife of NRLW Brisbane Broncos captain Ali Brigginshaw.
Meeting in Ipswich in 2009 through a mutual friend, the pair officially became a couple in 2018, before Ali proposed to Kate on her 30th birthday and eloping to Kingscliff in 2020 to officially tie the knot.
Kate now raises her two children Addison and Alfie with Ali in Queensland after Ali recently sold her Ipswich home – now Kate uses her Instagram to share funny videos of her kids, post photos by the sidelines at Ali’s games and share beauty and fashion content.
Ashley Wilson
The long-term partner of Australian surfing legend Julian Wilson, Ashley Wilson, 33, married her now-husband in 2017 on an old cattle station near Coolum Beach just 15 minutes from where Julian grew up.
Now living between Newcastle and Coolum Beach, Ashley and Julian are parents to five-year-old Olivia and three-year-old River, sharing photos of their family and their life travelling to surfing competitions around Australia and the world on Ashley’s Instagram to her following of over 70k people.
Julian and Ashley recently sold their Peregian Beach home in favour for a smaller house in Coolum, with Julian now working on his own clothing line Rivvia Projects, following his recent retirement from professional surfing.
Kimberley Martin
Kimberley Martin (nee Castel), 29, is the long-term partner of Olympic BMX rider and gold medallist Logan Martin OAM, the couple having been together for over six years and making it official by marrying in November 2019.
Parents to two kids, Noah and Luna, Kimberley runs the TikTok account @martinfamilyof4 where she shares cute and comedic short video content about Logan and her two young kids to more than 30k people where she posts travel vlogs, TikTok trends and videos of Noah following in his dad’s footsteps by learning how to ride a bike.
A former gymnast and cheerleader herself, Kimberley lives in the Gold Coast when she’s not travelling around the world with her family, recently sharing pictures on Instagram from a trip to Japan, going to Universal Studios and Osaka.
Samantha Jennings
A co-founder and designer of swimwear label ‘The Siesta Club’, Samantha Jennings, 25, is the wife of former Rabbitohs player and now winger and centre for the Dolphins, Robert Jennings.
Living in Brisbane, Samantha and Robert have two young daughters Willow and Harlow, born in 2019 and 2021, and married in October 2022 where Samantha surprised her Tongan husband with a traditional Tau’olunga dance at their wedding to commemorate their special day.
With just over 10k Instagram followers, Samantha’s feed is full of beautiful pictures of Queensland beaches and photos posing in her bikini line, in addition to updates about her young family, including the recent accomplishment of her eldest daughter, Willow, learning how to ride her bike without training wheels.
Alexandra ‘Ali’ Orchard
Partner of Queensland-based professional golfer Deyen ‘Digger’ Lawson, Ali Orchard is a skilled golfer herself, running her own golf instruction business ‘Ali Orchard Golf Coaching’ on the Gold Coast, teaching people of all different skill levels how to play the game after playing the sport for more than 20 years.
With university degrees in Business and Psychology, Orchard has earned over 3000 followers on her golf coaching Instagram page where she works with a range of different golfers, from children to elite players who have gone on to win WPGA tour events.
Orchard and Lawson officially tied the knot in March 2022 after being in a relationship since 2015.
Leoni Dwyer
Based in Brisbane, Leoni Dwyer is the co-director of hockey sporting goods company ‘JDH Hockey’ alongside her husband and Olympic gold medallist Jamie Dwyer, who has been regarded as one of the greatest male hockey players of all time.
A mother to three children, Julian, Taj and Zara, plus an adorable labradoodle, Brady, Leoni recently celebrated her 15th wedding anniversary with her husband as well as moved from their long-time hometown of Perth to Queensland.
On her Instagram page with more than 1200 followers, Leoni shares updates about her family, often sharing photos of her three young children and their sporting achievements in hockey – following their father's footsteps who was recently inducted into the Sport Australia Hall of Fame.
Karina Foran
Married in 2018, Karina Foran, 43, is the wife of former Manly Warringah Sea Eagles player and new five-eighth and halfback for the Gold Coast Titans, Kieran Foran, the pair recently buying a new home in Miami in the Gold Coast.
With six children from another marriage, Karina always supports Foran at his games, posting photos of hers and his children cheering on by the sidelines, in addition to posting comedic videos of her and her NRL player husband on TikTok, participating in funny trends like the tortilla slap challenge.
Britt Hall
Hailing from the Sunshine, Britt Hall, 30, is the wife of Paralympic swimmer and three-time gold medallist Brenden Hall OAM, the pair just recently celebrating their four year wedding anniversary.
With just over 1000 Instagram followers, Britt often posts photos of her one-year-old son Bodhi and her Nambour-born husband around Coolum and Kings Beach, sharing day-to-day updates about their lives spent with family and friends.
The couple also regularly post about their adorable pet pug, Winston.
Leah Neale
An accomplished swimmer herself, Leah Neale, is a two-time Olympic and Commonwealth medallist, earning bronze and silver at the 2016 and 2020 Olympic Games as part of the free relay team, sharing similar achievements with her world record holder partner and professional swimmer Zac Stubblety-Cook OAM.
A former student of St Mary’s College in Ipswich, Neale, 27, made her Olympic debut at the 2016 Rio Olympics and won gold at the 2018 Commonwealth Games in her home state of Queensland.
Both Neale and Stubblety-Cook attended the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games together and recently travelled to the U. S. A, posting pictures of their couple trips to Leah’s Instagram page.
Ella Walter
Originally hailing from Melbourne, Ella Walter now resides in the Gold Coast with her Olympic gold medallist partner Mack Horton – the pair of high school sweethearts announcing their engagement in January 2022.
Having met in prep school, the two became friends in grade six when Horton was school captain at Caulfield Grammar School, Horton stating that he “had a big crush since the age of five”.
Walter graduated from Australian Catholic University in Melbourne in 2019, works as a nurse, and regularly posts photos of Horton and their adorable border collie, Herbert.
Lauren Brant
Most recognised as one of the members of the second generation of children’s musical group Hi-5, Lauren Brant, 34, is an Australian media personality, singer, dancer and actor raised on the Gold Coast who is now married to former AFL star Barry Hall.
Starting her career in the late 2000s and appearing on TV shows like H2o: Just Add Water and Mortified, Lauren met her sports star husband while on I’m A Celebrity in 2015, and have had since had three sons, Miller, Houston and Samson.
With over 60k Instagram followers, Lauren works as an influencer, often seen promoting a mix of family and lifestyle brands on her social media in paid partnership posts for brands like Dyson, Fantastic Furniture and Optus.
Currently living in Burleigh Heads, Lauren is working on the release of an alcoholic beverage line with husband Barry Hall.
Mackenzie Falco
Hailing from Townsville, Mackenzie Falco, 25, is the partner of North Queensland Cowboys player Reuben Cotter, the pair announcing the birth of their first child, Sunny, in June 2022, after revealing their engagement in March 2022.
With nearly 7000 Instagram followers, Mackenzie’s Instagram feed is an aesthetically pleasing mix of colour co-ordinated photos of Queensland beaches, her eight-month-old daughter and her hubby-to-be Reuben, as well as pictures from their recent travels around Europe and sideline photos at NRL games.
Mackenzie and Reuben are set to get married in October, 2023 in Townsville.
Bree Nikorima
Recently moving to Queensland from Sydney, Bree Nikorima, 29, is the wife of Redcliffe Dolphins player Kodi Nikorima, as well as the mother to their two young sons, Zavi and Eli.
Breew, who is a graduate of the University of the Sunshine Coast and works as a registered nurse, married Kodi in NSW’s Tweed Coast in October last year following Kodi’s proposal in Queenstown, New Zealand after arranging a private helicopter and mountaintop picnic.
Having been a couple for over eight years, the couple share photos of their relationship and family on their Instagram page, often posing at NRL games, Bree dressing herself and her two children in the various jerseys of teams that Kodi has played for.
Erin Holland
Born in Cairns and still residing in Queensland, Erin Holland, 34, is a former Miss World Australia and classically trained singer who currently works as a sports presenter, and is married to Australian cricket all-rounder Ben Cutting.
Presenting for Network 7, Pakistan Super League and Abu Dhabi T10, Erin frequently travels around the world for work, posting picturesque images mainly from her time in Pakistan with the occasional pic with her husband Ben, the pair officially tying the knot in Byron Bay in 2021.
The couple recently announced plans for their first multi-residential development project in Burleigh Heads on the Gold Coast, aiming to construct a luxurious resort-style living apartment block with prices starting from $2.195m.
Marissa Townsend
Self-described as a ‘proud mummy’ to her four children under four, Myra, Cairo, Miami and Malibu, Marissa Townsend is the wife of North Queensland Cowboys halfback Chad Townsend.
Living in Far North Queensland, Marissa is also the older sister of Penrith Panthers player Scott Sorensen and married her long-term partner Townsend in 2017 in Sydney before going on to have four children, sharing photos on her Instagram of her family of six.
With over 3800 Instagram followers, Marissa shares images from red carpet sporting events like the Dally M Awards and cute videos of her children cheering on their dad sporting their Cowboys jerseys in support.
Danica Lappin
Raised in the Gold Coast, Danica Lappin, 23, is the long term partner of Dolphins halfback and five-eighth Sean O’Sullivan, the two having been in a relationship since 2017.
With over 3000 Instagram followers, Danica attended the wedding of fellow Dolphins player and his partner Kodi and Bree Nikorima and often posts photos supporting her boyfriend from the stands at NRL games.
Jessica Blanchfield
Formerly working as part of the reception team at Rydges Hotel in Auckland, Jessica Blanchfield, 28, is the wife of Australian professional basketball player Todd Blanchfield who currently plays for the Perth Wildcats while the two reside in Mackay, Queensland.
Starting seeing each other in 2018, Jessica and Todd were engaged in August 2021 before getting married in July 2022 in Mackay, the two now looking after two adorable golden retrievers, Rollo and puppy Floki.
Lauren Cochrane
Residing on the Sunshine Coast, Lauren Cochrane is the wife of four time Paralympic swimmer Blake Cochrane OAM who has won two gold, two silver and one bronze medal in backstroke and freestyle swimming.
Married in 2018, Lauren and Blake are parents to a three-year-old boy Eli and recently welcomed their second child Sophia who was born in November, 2022.
While Lauren’s online presence is quite minimal, she frequently cheers on her gold medallist husband from their Sunshine Coast home, posting videos of her son Eli dressed in green and gold, cheering on his father at the Paralympics.
Ellie Carmichael
Owner of Townsville designer clothing hire company Her Attire, Ellie Carmichael, 22, is the partner of North Queensland Cowboys hooker Reece Robson who made his NRL debut in 2018 with the St. George Illawarra Dragons.
With just over 3000 followers on Instagram, Ellie shares photos of her and her NRL-star boyfriend at sporting events like the Dally M Awards and Presentation nights.
Ellie works as a dental nurse at Mackay Base Hospital and attended St. Patrick’s College in Mackay.
Rachel Thaiday
Raised in Kirwan in Townsville, Rachel Thaiday, 37, is a personal trainer, wellbeing coach, entrepreneur, podcaster and the wife to former Brisbane Broncos player, Sam Thaiday.
Rachel hosts the podcast ‘Am I A Bad Mum’ with former Nova radio host Katie Mattin discussing motherhood and her experience parenting her two young daughters Gracie and Ellsie, covering a range of topics including identity, birthday presents, chores, school and work/life balance, featuring guests like Erin Molan.
Rachel is also the lead trainer at Rumble Studio in West End and has over 17k Instagram followers where she posts a range of lifestyle, fitness, wellbeing and travel content, as well as sharing pictures of her two girls and her NRL star husband.
Tahlia Church
Hailing from the Gold Coast, Tahlia Church is the partner and high school sweetheart of the five-eighth and halfback for the North Queensland Cowboys, Thomas Dearden.
Tahlia graduated from Palm Beach Currumbin State High School alongside her partner in 2018 and regularly attends his games, posting photos on her Facebook page cheering on from the sidelines alongside Dearden’s older sister Maddie.
While Tahlia’s Instagram account is private, she has amassed a large following of over 10k people.
Symeon ‘Symmie’ Leslie
Raised and currently residing in Brisbane, Symeon Leslie, 30, is the long-term partner and wife of A-League Brisbane Roar player Jack Hingert, with a relationship spanning nine years.
Tying the knot in June 2021 and announcing the birth of their first child Billy in November 2022, Leslie works as a People Manager at ghd, working for the company for over six years and earning herself a Human Resources Director Rising Star recognition in 2020 for her achievements in the human resources field.
Leslie studied at John Paul College in Daisy Hill before completing a Bachelor of Business at APM College and is also a volunteer for the RSPCA, similarly to her husband, the two raising awareness about dog shelters and adoption.
Adelaide Pearson
A former student at Brisbane State High School, Adelaide Pearson, 20, is the girlfriend of Brisbane Roar FC defender Jordan Alan Courtney-Perkins who made his debut for the team in 2019 at the age of 16 – the team’s youngest ever player.
A soccer player herself playing for St George Willawong Football Club, Adelaide Pearson recently started seeing the professional player, first appearing on each others social media accounts in November 2022.
Perrie Nicholls
A professional model and accredited pilates instructor, Perrie Nicholls, 33, is the wife of previous Rabbitohs player Mark Nicholls, the pair recently moving to Scarborough in Queensland after Mark signed a new contract to join the Dolphins team.
After meeting in 2017, Perrie and Mark officially tied the knot in November 2019 before going on to have two girls, Darcie in May 2020 and Macie in August 2022, sharing images and videos of their young daughters on their social media accounts.
Kirsty Aitken
Originally from Sydney, Kirsty Aitken (nee Costello) is a registered nurse and the newlywed of current second-rower and centre for the Dolphins, Euan Aitken.
Working as a nurse since 2018, Kirsty is also the owner and CEO of lingerie brand Ramolli, which is now based out of the Gold Coast following her and Euan’s move to Queensland following his transfer from the New Zealand Warriors for the upcoming season.
The pair have been in a relationship since June 2021 and were married in November 2022.
Deanna Feldt
Deanna Feldt is the wife of North Queensland Cowboys winger Kyle Feldt, the couple officially tying the knot in 2021.
With their relationship starting back in 2016, the two Townsville locals were engaged in January 2020 and welcomed their first child Macie in February 2022.
Deanna runs a small business ‘Made for Macie’, named after her daughter, selling handmade and customisable party crowns and other party accessories.
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