"Affair" – 2003 Rugby World Cup winner Lawrence Dallaglio confirms divorce after 20 years
02/13/2025 07:23 AM
England rugby legend Lawrence Dallaglio is set to divorce his wife Alice after almost two decades of marriage. The couple, who tied the knot in 2005 after years of dating, share three children but have now decided to go their separate ways.
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According to The Sun, the pair attended Central Family Court in London this week to negotiate their divorce settlement.
A turbulent relationship
A source revealed: "They have been together a very long time and weathered a number of storms. It is sad, but they must have decided this is for the best."
Their marriage had faced difficulties in the past, with allegations of infidelity leading to a brief separation in 2003. However, they later reconciled and made it official two years later.
Who is Alice Dallaglio?
Alice, formerly Corbett, is an ex-model and art student, while Lawrence remains one of England's most celebrated rugby figures. A key part of England's 2003 World Cup-winning squad, he also lifted four Six Nations titles during his illustrious career.
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Now a TV pundit, Dallaglio recently opened up about the toll rugby has taken on his body, admitting he relies heavily on medical experts.
“I’m 52 and I’ve got surgeons on speed dial pretty much – I’ve had 15 operations throughout my career.”
The former back-rower also reflected on the mental battles of injury setbacks: "You learn so much when you get injured, and you come back a much stronger player."
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