He dated beauty writer Zoe Foster for ten years before the high-profile couple ended their relationship among a flurry of headlines in 2009.
But former Rugby Union player Craig Wing has truly moved on to a much more private lifestyle, secretly walking down the aisle with model Johanna Chow Chuen last week, far from prying eyes.
The couple, who have been together for six years and became engaged in Paris on Valentine’s Day 2014, wed in the French countryside on July 14, keeping their big day top secret.
Beautiful day: Former Rugby Union player Craig Wing has secretly walked down the aisle with his French model Johanna Chow Chuen in Lorgues, south-eastern France
The newlyweds posted absolutely no photos of their wedding, but friends shared some snaps, showing the French-born beauty in her elaborate fishtail gown.
With intricate embroidery leading to a flared tulle tail and floral detail around a sweetheart bust, Johanna looking classically stunning.
Dainty straps, edged with lace, held the delicate bust-line of the frock in place, and a layered veil added to the classy ensemble.
Private: They posted absolutely no photos of their wedding, but friends shared some snaps of the big day and in the party leading up to the main event. The couple are shown at celebrations in Itxassou, France, ahead of their wedding
Destination: Celebrations prior to the wedding took place at the scenic small village of Itxassou, in the province of Labourd, south-western France
Nice area: The couple’s wedding took place at the 5 star Chateau de Berne hotel, in the winery rich region of Lorgues in south-eastern France. The couple are shown at celebrations in Itxassou, France, ahead of their wedding
Everyone! Both sides of the couple’s family appeared to descend upon France for the wedding. Family gathered at the Hôtel Restaurant Du Chêne (pictured)
Teardrop earrings, a small tiara and a bouquet of pink roses completed what was a classic wedding look.
The footy player meanwhile beamed at his bride, looking dapper in a fitted suit with a soft pink rose pinned to his lapel.
The couple’s wedding took place at the 5 star Chateau de Berne hotel, in the winery rich region of Lorgues in south-eastern France.
Ready to wed! Johanna celebrated her hen’s night at China Doll eatery at Sydney’s Woolloomooloo Wharf last month
Fun! She was joined by her groom’s sisters, Danielle and Kirsty, and donned a wedding pantsuit
Festive: The model carried heart shaped balloons for the occasion and dressed in red, white and blue, perhaps a nod to her French roots
Celebrations prior to the wedding took place at the scenic small village of Itxassou, in the province of Labourd, south-western France.
Family gathered at the Hôtel Restaurant Du Chêne, nestled in rolling green hills.
Several images showing the country region were tagged as being of pre-wedding celebrations for the pair.
Johanna and Craig also posed smiling at the venue, surrounded by friends and family and what looked like the makings of a party in several snaps.
So romantic! The attractive twosome have since jetted off on a luxurious honeymoon, vacationing in Santorini, Greece
Nice! A series of social media images show the newlyweds soaking up the gorgeous seaside surrounds of the island as they enjoy their honeymoon
Chilling! Johanna flaunted her model looks as she reclined by the pool in Greece
One Instagram image indicated that the couple loved the area due to it’s delicious sherry wines.
The attractive twosome have since jetted off on a luxurious honeymoon, vacationing in Santorini, Greece.
A series of social media images show the newlyweds soaking up the gorgeous seaside surrounds of the island.
Gorgeous pair! Craig and Joanna reportedly started dating in 2011 after they met in Sydney while the brunette beauty was studying. The pair are pictured on her honeymoon in Greece
Worth the wait: The now-married couple have been together for six years. Johanna is pictured on her honeymoon in Greece
Loved up: They became engaged in Paris, four years ago on Valentine’s Day. Johanna is pictured on her honeymoon in Greece
Johanna celebrated her hen’s night at China Doll eatery at Sydney’s Woolloomooloo Wharf last month.
She was joined by her groom’s sisters, Danielle and Kirsty, and donned a wedding pantsuit and carried heart shaped balloons for the occasion.
Craig and Joanna reportedly started dating in 2011 after they met in Sydney while the brunette beauty was studying.
Player: The couple lived together in Japan, where Craig, who previously played Rugby League for the South Sydney Rabbitohs and then the Sydney Roosters, hjas played Rugby Union for Japan since 2013. Craig is pictured in 2007
The couple lived together in Japan, where Craig, who previously played Rugby League for the South Sydney Rabbitohs and then the Sydney Roosters, hjas played Rugby Union for Japan since 2013.
Before Johanna, Craig enjoyed a very long term relationship with Zoe, with the pair first dating when she was just 18-years-old.
But after ten years together the pair called time on their romance, with rumours that she was fed up with waiting for Craig to propose.
Split: Craig dated beauty writer Zoe Foster for ten years before the couple ended their relationship in 2009. The former couple are pictured in 2007