Sam and Phoebe Burgess reportedly finalised their divorce ‘just before Christmas’, after five tumultuous years of marriage.
And the retired NRL star, 32, couldn’t wipe the smile off his face on Monday as he visited Sydney’s Coogee Beach with his children, Poppy, three, and Billy, two.
After officially becoming a single man once again, Sam headed down to the sun-soaked hotspot to enjoy some quality time with his family.
Something to smile about? Sam Burgess couldn’t wipe the grin off his face on Monday as he visited Sydney’s Coogee Beach with his children, Poppy, three, and Billy, two
The former South Sydney Rabbitohs player wore a tiny pair of multi-coloured budgie smugglers, which left little to the imagination.
He accessorised with a black Nike cap and a pair of oversized sunglasses.
Sam looked confident as he showed off his muscular physique and kept a watchful eye on his little ones as they played along the shore.
Just divorced! After officially becoming a single man once again, Sam headed down to the sun-soaked hotspot to enjoy some quality time with his family
Turning heads: The former South Sydney Rabbitohs player wore a tiny pair of multi-coloured budgie smugglers, which left little to the imagination
Stylish: He accessorised with a black Nike cap and a pair of oversized sunglasses
Hunk: Sam looked confident as he showed off his muscular physique and kept a watchful eye on his little ones as they played along the shore
Splitsville: Sam and Phoebe Burgess (right) reportedly finalised their divorce ‘just before Christmas’, after five tumultuous years of marriage
The trio then sat underneath an an umbrella in the shade, where the youngsters built sandcastles and drank apple juice
They later splashed around in the ocean, and Sam was seen giggling as he playfully lifted his daughter in and out of the surf.
Poppy looked cute in a floral swimming costume and pink cap, while Billy wore a shark-themed rash vast and blue bucket hat.
After news of their divorce made headlines, Phoebe shared a photo to Instagram of her left hand, which was free of her wedding and engagement rings.
Tiny: Sam certainly wasn’t shy as he sported the attention-grabbing swimming attire
Adorable: Poppy looked cute in a floral swimming costume and pink cap, while Billy wore a shark-themed rash vast and blue bucket hat
So much fun! The trio splashed around in the ocean, and Sam was seen giggling as he playfully lifted his daughter in and out of the surf
Splash: Sam held on to his son, while his daughter was a little more daring in the water
All smiles: Sam couldn’t help but smile as he enjoyed a day out with his children
End of the road: Sam and Phoebe separated in September 2019, and reportedly legally divorced last month, just before Christmas
Single lady: After news of their divorce made headlines, Phoebe shared a photo to Instagram of her left hand, which was free of her wedding and engagement rings
The Burgesses separated in September 2019, and reportedly legally divorced last month, just before Christmas.
Phoebe is said to have walked away with 70 per cent of the couple’s marital wealth, including Sam’s F45 gym franchise, which she has since sold.
The former journalist, who now promotes herself as a brand ambassador, also kept a $100,000 Range Rover, which she is regularly seen driving around Bowral.
Thirsty work! The trio sat underneath an an umbrella in the shade, where the youngsters built sandcastles and drank apple juice
Dad duties: Sam put up an umbrella to protect the little ones from the sun
Playing around: The father of two helped his children build sandcastles
Sassy! Poppy was seen pointing her finger in Sam’s face as they played on the beach
Not amicable: The Burgesses separated in September 2019, and reportedly legally divorced last month, just before Christmas
Settlement: Phoebe is said to have walked away with 70 per cent of the couple’s marital wealth, including Sam’s F45 gym franchise, which she has since sold
The exes sold their property in Maroubra in January last year for $5million.
Meanwhile, they remain involved in an ugly legal dispute following their split.
Sam is accused of intimidating Phoebe’s father, Mitchell Hooke, at his Southern Highlands home on October 19, 2019.
Sold: The exes sold their property in Maroubra in January last year for $5million
The ex-Rabbitohs player is also charged with common assault in relation to the same alleged incident. He has pleaded not guilty to the charges.
Police have also taken out an interim AVO to allegedly protect Mr Hooke from Sam, who has had no contact with his former father-in-law for more than a year.
The hearing will continue in Moss Vale Local Court on January 22.
It’s over! The Sunday Telegraph reported that a divorce order for the couple had been issued ‘just before Christmas’ – 14 months after their separation