Sam Burgess debuts with new girlfriend

Sam Burgess has gone public with a new mystery brunette on a red carpet in Rome. Confidential can reveal the identity of his new flame. Here are the details.

Sam Burgess has gone public with a new mystery woman, hairdresser Lucy Graham.

The former Rabbitohs footballer appeared smitten as he walked the red carpet in Rome for close mate Russell Crowe’s new film, Poker Face.

It is the first big public showing for Burgess since his messy split from ex-wife Phoebe with whom he has two young children.

Burgess, 33, has been in the headlines more for his personal life than his professional career since the split with his journalist ex.

The pair were married in 2015 and separated three years later.

Former NRL star Sam Burgess on the red carpet with Lucy Graham. Picture: Backgrid

Burgess was stood down from his position as an assistant coach at the Rabbitoh in October 2020 after his ex-wife made allegations of domestic violence and drug use.

He denied all allegations and wrongdoing with police subsequently clearing Burgess following a year-long investigation.

In March, the NRL finalised a separate integrity unit investigation and issued him with a three-month suspension and $30,000 fine.

Britney Theriot and Russell Crowe attend the red carpet for Poker Face.

Burgess had not been seen in public with the northern English beauty before.

In May last year, he was charged with driving without a licence, using an unregistered vehicle and drug driving. He escaped without having a conviction recorded against his name.

His new girlfriend meanwhile is from Leeds in the UK, where she works as a hairdresser specialising in extensions at Tint salon and runs her own fashion business, Sentenced.

Sam Burgess’ new girlfriend Lucy Graham. Picture: Instagram

Burgess has been working for Crowe on and off for the past couple of years and was photographed on set of his new movie, The Pope’s Exorcist.

Crowe also attended with his girlfriend, Britney Theriot, alongside stars Liam Hemsworth and Elsa Pataky.

The film was shot in Sydney through the pandemic.

Originally published as Sam Burgess debuts with new girlfriend