Inside Joanna Cooper and Conor Murray's love story as couple celebrate annniversary

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It's been two wonderful years since Irish rugby star Conor Murray and Derry girl Joanna Cooper tied the knot.
Joanna and Conor said 'I do' in Portugal, surrounded by their nearest and dearest, in June 2023 and have been living in the honeymoon stage ever since.
Now, as they celebrate two years of marital bliss, let's take a walk down memory lane and look back on how things began for the loved-up couple. It's been two wonderful years since Irish rugby star Conor Murray and Derry girl Joanna Cooper tied the knot. Pic: Instagram/Joanna Cooper
Joanna and Conor first met in 2018 on a night out in London. Although their chemistry was undeniable, Joanna has been open in past about how it was 'not love at first sight.'
When asked by the Irish Independent if the pair were joined at the hip from day one, the former Miss Universe Ireland replied: 'I wouldn't say that.'
However, it didn't take them long to make the first move, with the couple quickly embarking on a long-distance relationship, with Joanna modelling in London and Conor based back home for Munster training. Joanna and Conor said 'I do' in Portugal surrounded by their nearest and dearest in June 2023 and have been living in the honeymoon stage ever since. Pic: Instagram/ Joanna Cooper
Despite the distance, their connection wasn't hindered in the slightest, with the pair moving in together quicker than expected.
Speaking to host Ray D'Arcy on his RTÉ Radio 1, Conor explained: 'Joanna moved in fully at the start of lockdown which has been brilliant.'
'Thankfully we were planning it anyway, Joanna was due to move in at the end of the Six Nations back in March, it was happening anyway,' he added at the time. Now, as they celebrate two years of marital bliss, lets take a walk down memory lane and look back on how things began for the loved up couple. Pic: Instagram
After marking their fourth anniversary, Conor decided to get down on one knee and make things official with the love of his life.
The rugby star popped the question to Joanna in a romantic Dubai proposal in 2022.
Wasting no time whatsoever, Joanna and Conor said 'I do' in Portugal, surrounded by their nearest and dearest in June 2023. Eager to grow their family further, Joanna and Conor announced that they were expecting their first child in May 2024, having welcomed a baby boy named Alfie on October 22. Pic: Instagram/Joanna Cooper
Ahead of their monumental destination wedding, the couple also tied the knot in private in Ireland, with their dog Kevin being the guest of honour.
Eager to grow their family further, Joanna and Conor announced that they were expecting their first child in May 2024, having welcomed a baby boy named Alfie on October 22.
Joanna, Conor, and their little boy are now enjoying life post-international rugby as Conor announced his retirement earlier this year.
Conor, Peter O'Mahony and Cian Healy all announced they'd be stepping back from the Ireland team in February after playing their final Six Nations games.
We're excited to see what the future holds for this adorable pair.