She is the wife of NRL star Sam Thaiday, who announced his retirement in July dressed as an old man.
And Rachel Thaiday put on a glamorous display at what could be her last ever Dally M Awards, which was held at the Overseas Passenger Terminal in Sydney, on Wednesday.
The blonde beauty graced the red carpet in a quirky ensemble that combined a jumpsuit and gown.
Is it a suit or a gown? NRL WAG Rachel Thaiday graces the red carpet in a quirky red ensemble complete with pants and a sweeping train
Her unusual satin red frock was a custom made number by Queensland botique Toscano Bridal & Evening
It featured a satin bodice with one shoulder strap and cut outs by the waist.
From the waist down, the gown flared out to a dramatic long train as well as pants.
She elevated her look with a pair of strappy black heels and accessorised with statement drop earrings from Chelsea De Luca.
The blonde beauty graced the red carpet in a quirky ensemble that combined jumpsuit and with gown
Rachel spoke to Newscrop ahead of the event and joked that it was the one night her Broncos star hubby Sam had to follow her lead on the red carpet,
‘My stylist makes sure he (Sam) fits in with us… They are our handbags for the evening,’
Speaking about the event she said, ‘it’s exciting, I haven’t been for a few years so doing it all over again is fun.
Meanwhile, sam dressed to the nines in a colourful blazer and pants for the NRL event.
Going out in style: Meanwhile, sam dressed to the nines in a colourful blazer and pants for the NRL event. ‘It’s exciting to see the boys (referring to husband Sam and Johnathan Thurston) retire and do it in style,’ Rachel added
‘It’s exciting to see the boys (referring to husband Sam and Johnathan Thurston) retire and do it in style,’ Rachel added.
In July, Sam Thaiday staged a bizarre retirement announcement from a nursing him, complete with grey hair, full makeup and prosthetics.
‘I’ve always been a bit different in everything I’ve done but I’ve always been true to myself and done things my way, so this is my way of being remembered,’ he said.
‘Because if you don’t remember my incredible rugby league resume, how are you going to forget that footy player that announced his retirement dressed up as himself as an old man?’
‘His is my way of being remembered’: In July, Sam Thaiday staged a bizarre retirement announcement from a nursing him, complete with grey hair, full makeup and prosthetics