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Meet England's rugby wives and girlfriends

1. Hollie Shearer – Joe Marchant

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The daughter of Newcastle United legend Alan Shearer married England centre Joe Marchant in the summer of 2026.

Hollie, a singer and social media personality, celebrated her wedding to the Sale Sharks star after the couple announced their engagement in Paris in November 2024.

Her famous father shared pictures from the celebrations, writing: "Daughter number 2 now married."

The couple previously lived in France during Marchant's spell with Stade Français.

And rugby clearly runs in the Shearer family. Hollie's older sister Chloe is engaged to former Newcastle Falcons scrum-half Micky Young.

2. Beth Dolling – Marcus Smith

England playmaker Marcus Smith is in a relationship with model and singer Beth Dolling.

The couple have appeared together on social media since 2021, with Beth regularly sharing pictures of their travels and life away from rugby.

She has worked with major fashion brands including PrettyLittleThing and Harvey Nichols.

Beth has also publicly supported Smith throughout his international career.

In one touching Instagram post, she wrote: "No matter what, watching you do what you love doing makes me so proud."

3. Mimi Itoje – Maro Itoje

England captain Maro Itoje has enjoyed a memorable 18 months away from rugby, marrying wife Mimi and welcoming their first child.

The couple tied the knot in May 2025 before holding a lavish Nigerian wedding celebration in London that August.

Mimi has an impressive career of her own. She is a successful model, chartered forensic accountant and talented artist.

Her artwork has even been featured at the Royal College of Art.

The couple welcomed their first child, a daughter, in October 2026.

Itoje announced the happy news on his 32nd birthday, sharing a family photograph on Instagram.

"The Happiest of Birthdays this year with this one ❤️" he wrote.

England Rugby, Saracens and several of his international teammates were among those to offer their congratulations.

4. Henry Pollock – Rugby's most eligible bachelor?

England's rising star Henry Pollock might be the most eligible bachelor in rugby.

The 21-year-old Northampton Saints forward was recently named one of Britain's most eligible young people by Tatler magazine.

Pollock topped the magazine's prestigious Little Black Book list alongside Valentina Pinault, daughter of Hollywood actress Salma Hayek and billionaire François-Henri Pinault.

The pair even appeared together on the cover of Tatler's December issue.

But before rumours started flying, the magazine made clear they were not a couple.

Pollock has not publicly confirmed a girlfriend, although he was happy to discuss his dating life during his interview.

Asked where he would take someone on a date, he suggested Soho House.

The England star also revealed he plays acoustic guitar and might even serenade someone special with Oasis classic Wonderwall.

With his rugby career taking off and his face appearing on magazine covers, Pollock certainly isn't short of attention.

5. Atdhetare Hoxha – George Ford

George Ford's wife Atdhetare has one of the most remarkable stories among England's rugby families.

She was just four years old when her family fled Kosovo during the 1999 war after their home was bombed.

They arrived in Oldham with little money and unable to speak English.

Atdhetare has since built a successful career in hospitality.

She launched Italian restaurant Sorella in Saddleworth in 2020, helping establish a family business spanning several restaurants.

The couple married in August 2022 and welcomed their daughter, Alarnia, in March 2024.

Ford has previously spoken about how becoming a father changed his outlook on life.

6. Ashleigh Inwood – Tommy Freeman

Northampton Saints star Tommy Freeman has been in a long-term relationship with Ashleigh Inwood.

The England winger celebrated their fifth anniversary in 2025 with a touching message thanking her for her support.

The couple have also bought a home near Northampton.

Freeman previously joked about his close friendship with Saints teammate Fin Smith.

Their girlfriends apparently found it amusing just how much time the two England stars spent together.

7. Katie George – Jamie George

England hooker Jamie George married his wife Katie in December 2020.

Their wedding took place shortly before another round of coronavirus restrictions, with just 15 guests attending.

England teammate Elliot Daly was his best man.

Katie works in consulting, while the couple welcomed their daughter Lydia in 2024.

George has regularly spoken about the importance of family throughout his rugby career.

8. Megan Slade – Henry Slade

England centre Henry Slade married his long-term partner Megan in 2022.

The couple have two daughters, Olive and Orli, and announced in September 2025 that they were expecting their third child.

Megan has also built a business of her own.

She runs Devon-based children's clothing brand Olive & Bud, balancing family life with her work.

She regularly shares family updates and photographs supporting her husband at rugby matches.

9. Nancy Neath – Will Stuart

England prop Will Stuart announced his engagement to Nancy Neath in May 2025.

Nancy works in design, specialising in floral arrangements and table styling.

Stuart previously shared a rather amusing story about the couple's home life.

When Nancy moved in, she chose a mattress that was far too soft for the Bath forward.

The England international admitted he ended up sleeping on the floor for several nights.

10. Jemima Sellicks – Alex Coles

Northampton Saints and England forward Alex Coles has been linked with doctor Jemima Sellicks.

Unlike some of the more public-facing partners on this list, Jemima has built her career in medicine.

She has worked in internal medicine at Northampton General Hospital and is a member of the Royal College of Physicians.

The pair have largely kept their personal lives private.