NRL 2022: Sam Burgess debuts new girlfriend at Poker Face premiere in Rome

NRL legend Sam Burgess went public with his new girlfriend on the red carpet at the premiere of Russell Crowe’s new film Poker Face in Rome, Italy, on Sunday night.

The retired South Sydney Rabbitohs star, 33, who split from ex-wife Phoebe three years ago, looked absolutely smitten as he cuddled up to his mystery date.

The pair couldn’t keep their hands off each other at the event, with Sam wrapping one arm around the brunette’s shoulders and placing a hand on her lower back.

NRL legend Sam Burgess (left) went public with his new girlfriend (right) on the red carpet at the premiere of Russell Crowe’s new film Poker Face in Rome, Italy, on Sunday night 

Sam’s new partner is English and they have known each other for about 20 years, a source close to the footy player told Daily Mail Australia.

While it’s not known how long they have been together, Sam has been telling friends they are ‘taking things steady’. 

Sam’s date looked glamorous in a plunging black mini dress, which she accessorised with a Chanel handbag.

The retired South Sydney Rabbitohs star, 33, who split from ex-wife Phoebe three years ago (together right), looked absolutely smitten as he cuddled up to his mystery new flame (left)

Sam’s new partner is English and they have known each other for about 20 years, a source close to the footy player told Daily Mail Australia 

While it’s not known how long they have been together, Sam has been telling friends they are ‘taking things steady’ 

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She completed her look with gold strappy sandals and a matching bracelet. 

Sam dressed to impress in a grey suit, a white shirt and black and white sneakers. 

Also making their red carpet debut as a couple was Sam’s long-time friend Russell Crowe, 58, and his girlfriend Britney Theriot, 31.

Sam’s date looked glamorous in a plunging mini dress, which she paired with a Chanel bag

Sam was seen holding hands with his girlfriend in Campidoglio, Rome, on Friday

They were also pictured together on a balcony

Also making their red carpet debut as a couple on Sunday night was Sam’s long-time friend Russell Crowe, 58, (right) and his girlfriend Britney Theriot, 31 (left) 

They have been dating since 2020, but have kept their romance out of the spotlight until now 

The couple have been dating since 2020, but have kept their romance out of the spotlight until now.

Russell looked dapper in a black suit, while Britney, a former actress-turned-real estate agent, oozed sophistication in a blue printed A-line frock and black heels. 

The Rabbitohs co-owner directed and starred in Poker Face alongside Elsa Pataky, Liam Hemsworth and Jacqueline McKenzie. 

Russell looked dapper in a black suit, while Britney, a former actress-turned-real estate agent, oozed sophistication in a blue printed A-line frock and black heels 

The Rabbitohs co-owner directed and starred in Poker Face alongside Elsa Pataky, Liam Hemsworth and Jacqueline McKenzie 

While Sam does not star in the movie, he was invited on the red carpet as Russell’s ‘bodyguard’.

Sam has been following Russell around the world for the past year, acting as his assistant and driver.

He was hired to work on the set of Poker Face, which was filmed in Sydney. 

Sam has been following Russell around the world for the past year as his assistant and driver

Sam’s new relationship comes after a series of flings that followed his acrimonious split from ex-wife Phoebe in January 2019.

The father of two is said to have briefly dated Daily Mail Australia columnist Jana Hocking in January this year, as well as American waitress Oak Schuetz in late 2019.

Meanwhile, Phoebe, who shares daughter Poppy, four, and son Billy, three, with the English rugby league star, has remained single since their divorce. 

Sam’s new relationship comes after a series of flings that followed his acrimonious split from ex-wife Phoebe in January 2019 

Phoebe, who shares daughter Poppy, four, and son Billy, three, with the English rugby league star, has remained single since their divorce. (The Burgesses are pictured in happier times)