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Aussie influencer debuts romance with rugby star boyfriend
Aussie influencer debuts romance with rugby star boyfriend

News.com.au

time5 days ago

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  • News.com.au

Aussie influencer debuts romance with rugby star boyfriend

Sammy Robinson has officially confirmed her relationship with New Zealand rugby star Shaun Stevenson. The Australian influencer and fashion designer, 29, shared a sweet Instagram photo with her rugby boyfriend, 28, who plays for North Harbour in the domestic Mitre 10 Cup and the Chiefs in the international Super Rugby competition. The couple were seen smiling amid Stevenson's match against the British Lions on Saturday, with Robinson revealing she was gifted new shoes from her man – yellow and green Adidas sneakers that match his rugby kit. 'He got me new shoes,' she captioned the post. Robinson, known for founding the fashion label One Mile, posted the affectionate photo just two months after she said she was going to keep her relationship private. 'Never say never. I may post him or I may not,' she told The Daily Telegraph's Sydney Confidential at the time. 'I've recently said until I know for a fact you're going to be the one, I don't think I'll post them again. You don't just post whoever anymore, and I'm careful now because there is just too much scrutiny.' So it seems that Stevenson might be 'the one,' as the influencer decided to hard launch their relationship after a few subtle hints on her account in recent weeks. It is unknown how long the two have been together, however, it seems things are getting serious as the pair celebrated her birthday together earlier in the month. On June 26, she teased the relationship with a photo from behind of her and a man ordering a drink at a bar. Robinson initially rose to fame on YouTube as one of Australia's original beauty content creators, before moving over to TikTok with lifestyle and beauty videos. She later launched her own fashion brand, One Mile, in 2020, which has seen significant success in a short amount of time. The brand's debut at Australian Fashion Week in 2022 marked its transition into a respected industry player. It now has two brick-and-mortar stores, one in Bondi Beach and one in Paddington. In an interview with Vogue Australia, she mentioned that there's no secret behind her success, she simply tries to stay true to herself. 'Just do you. Everyone else is already taken,' she said. 'There is no point being someone that you're not, it sounds cliche, but truly people will be able to tell if you're in it for the wrong reasons or if you're being fake for the fame.' 'Find your passion and just do whatever makes you happy … not just what is trending.'

Is this Australia's hottest WAG? Glamorous influencer wows the social scene after confirming romance with rugby star
Is this Australia's hottest WAG? Glamorous influencer wows the social scene after confirming romance with rugby star

Daily Mail​

time6 days ago

  • Entertainment
  • Daily Mail​

Is this Australia's hottest WAG? Glamorous influencer wows the social scene after confirming romance with rugby star

Sammy Robinson has hard-launched her relationship with Chiefs rugby star Shaun Stevenson. The Aussie influencer and fashion designer, 29, took to Instagram to share a sweet image in which she posed with her rugby beau, 28, who is a New Zealand rugby union player and outside back for North Harbour in the Mitre 10 Cup. Sammy cheered on Shaun as he took to the field against the British Lions on Saturday, and it was the perfect opportunity to share a photo of the pair, who both wore giant smiles on their faces. 'He got me new shoes,' the One Mile founder captioned the post, which showed the social media star wearing yellow and green Adidas sneakers similar in colour to Shaun's rugby kit. It comes just a few months after Sammy told the Daily Telegraph 's Sydney Confidential that she planned on keeping her relationship private. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. 'Never say never. I may post him or I may not,' she revealed at the time. 'I've recently said until I know for a fact you're going to be the one, I don't think I'll post them again. 'You don't just post whoever anymore and I'm careful now because there is just too much scrutiny,' she added. It is not known how long Sammy and Shaun have been dating, however the pair have recently been leaving little Easter egg clues on social media. Sammy made a statement in December as she rang in the New Year in style, attending The Island X Pelicano New Year's Day party in Sydney. The Aussie influencer was dressed to impress in a sultry black cut-out frock. Her bold ensemble featured a halter neckline with gold embellishments and a daring central cut-out that highlighted her toned abs. The asymmetric hemline added an edgy touch to the look, perfectly complementing the warm summer vibes of the waterfront celebration. Sammy made a statement in December as she rang in the New Year in style, attending The Island X Pelicano New Year's Day party in Sydney Despite her young age, Sammy has carved out a career as one of Australia's most successful beauty bloggers. In an interview with Vogue Australia, she said there's no real secret to her success, saying she just tries to be herself. 'Just do you. Everyone else is already taken,' she told the publication. 'There is no point being someone that you're not, it sounds cliché but truly people will be able to tell if you're in it for the wrong reasons or if you're being fake for the fame.' 'Find your passion and just do whatever makes you happy... not just what is trending.'

Havili, Frizell among All Blacks in Australia-NZ XV to face Lions
Havili, Frizell among All Blacks in Australia-NZ XV to face Lions

France 24

time30-06-2025

  • Sport
  • France 24

Havili, Frizell among All Blacks in Australia-NZ XV to face Lions

The pair were joined by Shaun Stevenson and Folau Fakatava as the first wave of signings for the combined team that will take on Andy Farrell's men in Adelaide on July 12. The combined side will be coached by Les Kiss, who will succeed Joe Schmidt as Wallabies coach next year, alongside former All Blacks mentor Ian Foster. Kiss also coaches Super Rugby's Queensland Reds, who face the Lions on Wednesday in Brisbane. "We are delighted with the quality of the New Zealand contingent announced today and look forward to naming more players as the squad comes together," said Rugby Australia's high performance director Peter Horne. "We want this team to entertain the big Adelaide crowd and provide the Lions with a tough contest as they head into their three-Test series with the Wallabies." Inside centre Havili has appeared 30 times for New Zealand, scoring nine tries, and is fresh from captaining Canterbury Crusaders to the Super Rugby title. Flanker Frizell has scored eight tries in his 33 Tests, while fullback Stevenson has been capped once and scrum-half Fakatava twice. The remainder of the Australia-New Zealand squad is still to be announced for the match, which will be the final Lions outing before the first Test against the Wallabies in Brisbane on July 19. The Lions will also play Tests at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on July 28 and in Sydney on August 2.

No more second chances: Chiefs vs. Brumbies, Crusaders vs. Chiefs in the Super Rugby semis
No more second chances: Chiefs vs. Brumbies, Crusaders vs. Chiefs in the Super Rugby semis

Fox Sports

time12-06-2025

  • Sport
  • Fox Sports

No more second chances: Chiefs vs. Brumbies, Crusaders vs. Chiefs in the Super Rugby semis

Associated Press WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — The Hamilton-based Chiefs are keenly aware there are no more second chances as they head in Saturday's Super Rugby semifinal against the last Australian hope, the ACT Brumbies. The Chiefs' top-seeding gave them a second chance when they were beaten 20-19 by the Blues in last weekend's qualifying playoffs, allowing them to advance to the semifinals as the top-ranked loser. The Auckland-based Blues, who were seeded sixth and had to beat the Chiefs to keep their title defense alive, scored and converted a try three minutes after the fulltime siren for a dramatic win in Hamilton. That carried them into another tough assignment, a semifinal against the Crusaders in Christchurch on Friday. The Chiefs had numerous chances to close out last weekend's match against the Blues. They led 19-6 in the second half and let three clear try-scoring chances slip through their fingers. 'You could say we were probably lucky to get that second chance,' Chiefs' fullback Shaun Stevenson said. 'The beauty of finishing first is that you do get a second life. 'We have to prove to ourselves that we were the best team in the comp consistently and do that for 80 minutes against the Brumbies this week.' The Brumbies will attempt to become the first Australian team in 20 attempts to win a playoff match in New Zealand. They progressed to the semifinals after a 35-28 win over the Wellington-based Hurricanes in Canberra last weekend. Brumbies coach Stephen Larkham has named an unchanged match for Saturday's semifinal in Hamilton with playmaker Jack Debreczeni being retained on the bench. 'We're in a pretty good space in terms of our routine,' Larkham said. 'We've got a plan this week in terms of some of the stuff that we've been building on through the year and then some specific stuff for the Chiefs. 'We want to get the boys as fresh as possible by the end of the week and get them into the game with as much confidence as possible. Then, focus on the performance as opposed to the outcome.' Ioane fires pre-match shot Blues center Rieko Ioane once again has turned to social media to ramp up tension ahead of Friday's match in Christchurch. After beating the New South Wales Waratahs in the last round of the regular season to clinch the last place in the playoffs, Ioane posted 'you shouldn't have let us get one.' It was a reference American baseball and basketball teams which won playoff series from 3-0 down. This week, more theatrically, he posted 'should've killed me when you had the chance.' Still, the Blues have the toughest chance in the playoffs against the Crusaders who improved their post their post-season record at home to 30-0 when they beat the Queensland Reds last weekend. Blues coach Vern Cotter said his team is ready to test that record. 'Nothing lasts forever,' he said. 'They are a tough team. We know it is a tough team. One day they will lose down there in a playoff. It could be against us.' The Crusaders will be without All Blacks loosehead prop Tamaiti Williams who helped make their scrum such a dominant force against the Reds. 'That's how they accessed their game against the Reds. It was through their scrum and lineout and field position,' Cotter said. 'It could be 80 minutes, it could be longer. We're mentally preparing for a rugged sort of evening.' ___ AP rugby: recommended

No more second chances: Chiefs vs. Brumbies, Crusaders vs. Chiefs in the Super Rugby semis
No more second chances: Chiefs vs. Brumbies, Crusaders vs. Chiefs in the Super Rugby semis

Yahoo

time12-06-2025

  • Sport
  • Yahoo

No more second chances: Chiefs vs. Brumbies, Crusaders vs. Chiefs in the Super Rugby semis

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — The Hamilton-based Chiefs are keenly aware there are no more second chances as they head in Saturday's Super Rugby semifinal against the last Australian hope, the ACT Brumbies. The Chiefs' top-seeding gave them a second chance when they were beaten 20-19 by the Blues in last weekend's qualifying playoffs, allowing them to advance to the semifinals as the top-ranked loser. Advertisement The Auckland-based Blues, who were seeded sixth and had to beat the Chiefs to keep their title defense alive, scored and converted a try three minutes after the fulltime siren for a dramatic win in Hamilton. That carried them into another tough assignment, a semifinal against the Crusaders in Christchurch on Friday. The Chiefs had numerous chances to close out last weekend's match against the Blues. They led 19-6 in the second half and let three clear try-scoring chances slip through their fingers. 'You could say we were probably lucky to get that second chance,' Chiefs' fullback Shaun Stevenson said. 'The beauty of finishing first is that you do get a second life. 'We have to prove to ourselves that we were the best team in the comp consistently and do that for 80 minutes against the Brumbies this week.' Advertisement The Brumbies will attempt to become the first Australian team in 20 attempts to win a playoff match in New Zealand. They progressed to the semifinals after a 35-28 win over the Wellington-based Hurricanes in Canberra last weekend. Brumbies coach Stephen Larkham has named an unchanged match for Saturday's semifinal in Hamilton with playmaker Jack Debreczeni being retained on the bench. 'We're in a pretty good space in terms of our routine,' Larkham said. 'We've got a plan this week in terms of some of the stuff that we've been building on through the year and then some specific stuff for the Chiefs. 'We want to get the boys as fresh as possible by the end of the week and get them into the game with as much confidence as possible. Then, focus on the performance as opposed to the outcome.' Advertisement Ioane fires pre-match shot Blues center Rieko Ioane once again has turned to social media to ramp up tension ahead of Friday's match in Christchurch. After beating the New South Wales Waratahs in the last round of the regular season to clinch the last place in the playoffs, Ioane posted 'you shouldn't have let us get one.' It was a reference American baseball and basketball teams which won playoff series from 3-0 down. This week, more theatrically, he posted 'should've killed me when you had the chance.' Still, the Blues have the toughest chance in the playoffs against the Crusaders who improved their post their post-season record at home to 30-0 when they beat the Queensland Reds last weekend. Advertisement Blues coach Vern Cotter said his team is ready to test that record. 'Nothing lasts forever,' he said. 'They are a tough team. We know it is a tough team. One day they will lose down there in a playoff. It could be against us.' The Crusaders will be without All Blacks loosehead prop Tamaiti Williams who helped make their scrum such a dominant force against the Reds. 'That's how they accessed their game against the Reds. It was through their scrum and lineout and field position,' Cotter said. 'It could be 80 minutes, it could be longer. We're mentally preparing for a rugged sort of evening.' ___ AP rugby:

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