Rugby great Sam Burgess tied the knot with his partner Lucy Graham in a lavish Italian wedding after two years of dating.

The 35-year-old former NRL star and his girlfriend shared the news on Instagram on Monday evening, along with a carousel of breathtaking photos taken at Villa Aurelia.

The 17th-century Baroque building is located on the highest point of Rome’s walls, offering breathtaking views of the city.

Sam’s new wife is a 33-year-old hairdresser and fashion designer from Leeds, England, whom he has known since his early teens.

The couple have a daughter together, Robbie, whom they welcomed in September 2023.

Lucy’s identity was revealed in 2022 after the retired South Sydney Rabbitohs star took her as a date to the premiere of Russell Crowe’s Poker Face in Rome.

The stunning Englishwoman is the co-founder of sustainable fashion brand Sentenced, which launched in September 2019.

She was also a member of the British girl group The Ultra Girls, who competed extensively on The X Factor UK in 2009.

Sam Burgess tied the knot with his partner Lucy Graham in a lavish Italian wedding after two years of dating.

Sam’s new wife is a 33-year-old hairdresser and fashion designer from Leeds, England, whom he has known since his early teens.

A source close to the footballer, who was born in West Yorkshire, England, previously told Daily Mail Australia that the newlyweds have known each other for more than 20 years.

On Sunday, Lucy looked stunning in a champagne-colored dress by designer Paula Nadal, which featured a structured bodice that flowed into a voluminous, floor-length skirt.

The blonde beauty added drama to her look with a long veil that flowed behind her and reached the floor as she clutched a dainty bouquet.

For the ceremony, she wore her highlighted hair in loose, bouncy waves parted in the middle and showed off her delicate features with a subtle makeup palette.

The couple have a daughter together, Robbie, whom they welcomed in September 2023.

Lucy’s identity was revealed in 2022 after the retired South Sydney Rabbitohs star took her as a date to the premiere of Russell Crowe’s Poker Face in Rome.

Meanwhile, Sam appeared to channel the fictional character James Bond in a tailored black suit paired with a white pocket square.

The South Sydney Rabbitohs legend accessorised her look with a classic watch and a unique boutonniere pinned to her lapel.

The couple appeared deeply in love in the black-and-white shot as they locked lips passionately in a garden surrounded by decorative flower arrangements.

Another image shows the newlyweds running around a huge room, grinning from ear to ear.

Earlier this year, Lucy had a wild hen party in Ibiza ahead of her wedding.

The stunning Leeds beauty showed off her incredible figure in a bridal white bikini in a series of photos posted to Instagram.

She worked her angles in a skimpy swimsuit and wore a veil and cat-eye sunglasses.

The couple made sure Robbie’s daughter was an integral part of the day’s celebrations.

Sam proposed to Lucy in June 2023, just nine months after they went public with their relationship.

Three months later, the couple had their first child.

She was also a member of the British girl group The Ultra Girls, who competed extensively on The X Factor UK in 2009.

“(It happened) during a huge final week, we’re sick,” Sam told Channel Seven’s Sunrise programme.

“I’m getting very little sleep and getting used to it again, but it’s great!” – said the proud father.

“She is fantastic and beautiful, just like her mother,” he added.

Earlier this year, Lucy had a wild hen party in Ibiza ahead of her wedding.

The stunning Leeds beauty showed off her incredible figure in a bridal white bikini in a series of photos posted to Instagram.

She worked her angles in a skimpy swimsuit, complete with a veil and cat-eye sunglasses.

Sam also has two children: seven-year-old daughter Poppy and five-year-old son Billy with ex-wife Phoebe Burgess.

They were married for four years before separating in 2019.

A source close to the footballer previously told Daily Mail Australia that the newlyweds have known each other for more than 20 years.