Leeds Rhinos star Richie Myler has shared a first glimpse at his new baby with whom he welcomed into the world with partner Stephanie Thirkill in March.
Rhinos coach Rohan Smith confirmed the arrival of Richie's fourth child after the rugby player was missing from a game after been named in the extended 21-man squad. It was explained that a decision had been made to give him so time away from the field following the arrival of the new addition.
The Rhinos boss said: "Richie has spent a bunch of time in hospital with the birth of his new little baby, so we've given him a little time off to settle in at home."
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Thirkill, the daughter of Rhinos president Andrew, and Myler announced they were expecting a child last year and have now been able to celebrate the good news. The pair got together after Myler's split from Channel 4 rugby league presenter, Helen Skelton.
Richie has been notably absent from social media following the birth of his fourth child. However, on Monday, May, 1 the sports man took to his Instagram stories to share a first glimpse of the newborn.
The 32-year-old tagged himself in at Lowther Castle as he shared a snap of his youngest child in a pram with a Leeds Rhinos rugby ball on top of the pram. The baby's face was covered by a love heart emoji.
Richie also shared snaps with his other three children, with whom he shares with ex Helen Skelton. The two older boys, Ernie and Louis, could be seen playing on a zip wire as well as running around in the field.
Helen and Richie's youngest child, one-year-old Elsie Kate was also present. Richie shared a snap of himself holding the tot, whose face had also been covered by a heart emoji.
Strictly star Helen also shared a series of snaps with the children and a group of friends yesterday from seemingly a similar outdoor adventure location. However, it is not clear whether the former married couple were on the same day out together.
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