Sam Burgess has had a difficult 12 months.
But the NRL star appeared to be in great spirits as he watched his little brother Tom, 29, marry Tahlia Giumelli, 29, on Friday.
The footballer, 33, beamed as he joined the wedding party at a waterfront park in Sydney’s Watsons Bay.
Happy day: Sam Burgess (pictured) has had a difficult 12 months. But the NRL star appeared to be in great spirits as he watched his little brother Tom, 29 marry Tahlia Giumelli, 29, on Friday
Matching his brothers Luke, George and Tom in a beige blazer, blue shirt and dark trousers, Sam could not wipe the smile off his face.
After the ceremony, he embraced South Sydney Rabbitohs teammate Liam Knight the pair looking jovial.
Sam also joked around as the official wedding photos were taken, striking a series of amusing poses.
Sweet: Tom and Tahlia exchanged vows in front of friends and family
All smiles: Matching his brothers Luke, George and Tom (all pictured) in a beige blazer, blue shirt and dark trousers, Sam appeared cheerful
Show of force: The four siblings arrived at the wedding together
Earlier this month, Sam was confronted by police and threatened with arrest outside his ex-partner’s home when the former NRL star tried to visit his children with a car full of Christmas presents.
The incident unraveled as he arrived at the front gate of Phoebe Burgess’s sprawling property in Bowral, 120km south of Sydney, on Sunday.
Daily Mail Australia understands the South Sydney legend was there to pick up Poppy, four, and Billy, two, in what was meant to be the first time seeing his kids since before Christmas.
Laughs: Sam shared a giggle under an umbrella with his brothers as the rain came down
Good mood: Sam also joked around as the official wedding photos were taken, striking a series of amusing poses
The encounter lasted about 10 minutes, with officers warning Burgess he would be arrested if he refused to leave.
Burgess then drove away without incident, with his young children’s gifts still sitting on the back seat.
The divorced couple have had a tumultuous time in recent years with various high-profile court battles.
Mingling: He was seen looking relaxed as he mingled with wedding guests
So funny! After the ceremony, he embraced South Sydney Rabbitohs teammate Liam Knight (left), the pair looking jovial
Sam and Phoebe tied the knot in 2015 and were separated by 2018, before getting back together in 2019 and then officially calling it off just a few months later.
Phoebe had accused the footballer of domestic violence and drug and alcohol abuse during their marriage, sparking a year-long investigation.
The allegations cost the English rugby league great his coaching job with the Rabbitohs as well as commentary work for Fox Sports.
Hard: Earlier this month, Sam was confronted by police and threatened with arrest outside his ex-partner’s home when the former NRL star tried to visit his children with a car full of Christmas presents. Pictured with Poppy, four, and Billy, two
But investigators dropped the matter in October last year ruling he had no case to answer.
Burgess also successfully appealed and overturned a conviction in March 2021, after being accused of intimidating Phoebe’s father Mitchell Hooke at the family’s Southern Highlands home.
He vehemently denied the accusations of abuse and domestic violence but did admit to using drugs.
Split: Sam and Phoebe Burgess (pictured) tied the knot in 2015 and were separated by 2018, before getting back together in 2019 and then officially calling it off just a few months later
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