Ireland star Andrew Porter and wife Elaine welcome their ‘perfect' newborn in emotional social media post
IRELAND rugby star Andrew Porter and his wife have welcomed their first child.
Elaine gave birth at the end of May, the couple have yet to share his name or exact birth date.
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Leinster and Ireland star Andrew Porter and his wife Elaine have welcomed their first child
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Andrew and Elaine Porter shared a snap of their new arrival on Instagram
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But they described their newborn son as 'our perfect baby boy' in a heartfelt
His arrival is particularly poignant, as the Porters previously revealed they suffered
The proud parents did share a cute first photo of their son on Sunday afternoon.
In the image, the baby is seen grasping his parents' fingers as their hands gently rest on his chest.
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Elaine and
Andrew, who plays for Leinster and Ireland will have busier summer than usual with the new arrival, and the upcoming Lions Tour of Australia.
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It's especially important for the Dubliner after he missed the 2021 tour due to injury.
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He admitted it was a proud day for all his family, Porter said:"It was bitter-sweet the last time, narrowly missing out on the plane over.
"But I'm delighted really - I'm kind of lost for words - I'm so proud to represent my club, my country and my family, going over to Australia with the Lions.
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"It's everything you dream of when you're growing up, and as a professional rugby player, it's something I've always strived for, the kind of thing I want to tick off in my professional career.
"It's a dream come true... really."
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