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Sam Burgess 'sent flirty messages' to Married at First Sight's Jessika Power


NRL player Sam Burgess has been exchanging ‘flirty’ messages with Married At First Sight’s Jessika Power over Instagram following his recent split from wife Phoebe.

The South Sydney Rabbitohs prop, 30, struck up a friendship with the reality TV star, 28, on the social media platform earlier this month, Daily Mail Australia understands.

They started chatting just days after reports surfaced on October 13 that Burgess had separated from Phoebe, who is the mother of his two children, Poppy and Billy. 

EXCLUSIVE: Footy star Sam Burgess (pictured) 'sent flirty messages and attempted to line up a date' with Married at First Sight's Jessika Power just days after his split from wife Phoebe

EXCLUSIVE: Footy star Sam Burgess 'sent flirty messages and attempted to line up a date' with Married at First Sight's Jessika Power (pictured) just days after his split from wife Phoebe

EXCLUSIVE: Footy star Sam Burgess (left) ‘sent flirty messages and attempted to line up a date’ with Married at First Sight’s Jessika Power (right) just days after his split from wife Phoebe 

A source told Daily Mail Australia on Tuesday that Burgess has been ‘bragging’ to some of his friends about their exchanges and has even tried to ‘line up a date’.

Neither Power nor Burgess is following each other on Instagram. 

Burgess’ estranged wife is believed to be an avid fan of Married At First Sight, and even follows an Instagram fan page dedicated to the popular Channel Nine show. 

Power declined to comment when contacted by Daily Mail Australia, and Burgess has not responded. 

New friends: The South Sydney Rabbitohs prop struck up a friendship with the reality TV star (pictured) on Instagram earlier this month, Daily Mail Australia understands

New friends: The South Sydney Rabbitohs prop struck up a friendship with the reality TV star (pictured) on Instagram earlier this month, Daily Mail Australia understands

Sam's new flame? A source claimed on Tuesday that Burgess has been 'bragging' to some of his friends about their exchanges and has even tried to 'line up a date' with Power (pictured)

Sam’s new flame? A source claimed on Tuesday that Burgess has been ‘bragging’ to some of his friends about their exchanges and has even tried to ‘line up a date’ with Power (pictured)

Last week, Burgess was pictured partying on a yacht in Cabo, Mexico at former rugby league star turned pie entrepreneur Sean Garlick’s 50th birthday party. 

At one point, he was seen dancing with a bikini-clad woman on his shoulders, despite having a shoulder injury that could jeopardise his career.

During the festivities, Burgess wore a brown hat, a tribal-inspired necklace and a leopard print arm tie as he soaked up the sun on the luxury vessel.  

What will Phoebe say? Last week, Burgess (centre) was pictured partying on a yacht in Cabo, Mexico at former rugby league star Sean Garlick's 50th birthday party

What will Phoebe say? Last week, Burgess (centre) was pictured partying on a yacht in Cabo, Mexico at former rugby league star Sean Garlick’s 50th birthday party

On October 19, Burgess was banned from going within a kilometre of his estranged wife’s father, Mitchell Hooke, following an argument between the two men at Mr Hooke’s country estate near Bowral, NSW.

The altercation took place after Burgess had arrived at the premises to spend time with his two children: 10-month-old son Billy and two-year-old daughter Poppy. 

Mr Hooke reportedly asked Burgess to leave the family’s three hectare Glenquarry farm, which Burgess did, but police were called at about 5pm.

Officers filed an interim apprehended violence order (AVO) against Burgess, and court documents state he is now barred from coming close to the home.

Celebrations: At one point, Burgess was seen dancing with a bikini-clad woman on his shoulders, despite having a shoulder injury that could jeopardise his career

Celebrations: At one point, Burgess was seen dancing with a bikini-clad woman on his shoulders, despite having a shoulder injury that could jeopardise his career

Making headlines: On October 19, Burgess (right) was banned from going within a kilometre of his estranged wife's father, Mitchell Hooke (left), following an argument between the two men at Mr Hooke's country estate near Bowral, NSW. Pictured with Phoebe (centre)

Making headlines: On October 19, Burgess (right) was banned from going within a kilometre of his estranged wife’s father, Mitchell Hooke (left), following an argument between the two men at Mr Hooke’s country estate near Bowral, NSW. Pictured with Phoebe (centre)

Burgess is also banned from coming within a kilometre of any other place where Mr Hooke, a retired mining executive, lives or works.

He was also hit with standard AVO conditions which prevent him from stalking, intimidating or assaulting Phoebe’s father.

A NSW Police spokeswoman previously told Daily Mail Australia that police were investigating and ‘there are no reports of any injuries.’

Sam is due before Moss Vale Local Court on November 6, where a magistrate could confirm the AVO or dismiss it in its entirety.

There is no suggestion he did anything wrong by visiting the property. Phoebe was not at the farm during Burgess’ weekend visit, with the pair having split weeks earlier.

Details: The altercation took place after Burgess visited the premises to spend time with his two children: 10-month-old son Billy and two-year-old daughter Poppy. Burgess is pictured at the property near Bowral before the incident with his father-in-law

Details: The altercation took place after Burgess visited the premises to spend time with his two children: 10-month-old son Billy and two-year-old daughter Poppy. Burgess is pictured at the property near Bowral before the incident with his father-in-law

It was first reported on October 13 that Phoebe and Sam Burgess had broken up for a second time, after they had initially separated in December before reconciling in April.

At the time, an insider told The Sunday Telegraph that Burgess had ‘moved out several weeks’ beforehand.

Burgess is said to have moved out of the couple’s $3.8million marital home in Maroubra, while Phoebe is staying with her parents in the NSW Southern Highlands. 

During their brief separation earlier this year, Sam had moved into celebrity accountant Anthony Bell’s $11.5million Dover Heights mansion. 

On and off: It was first reported on October 13 that Phoebe and Sam Burgess had broken up for a second time, after they had initially separated in December before reconciling in April. Pictured on September 27, 2017 at the Dally M Awards in Sydney

On and off: It was first reported on October 13 that Phoebe and Sam Burgess had broken up for a second time, after they had initially separated in December before reconciling in April. Pictured on September 27, 2017 at the Dally M Awards in Sydney

Separate ways: Burgess is said to have moved out of the couple's $3.8million marital home in Maroubra, while Phoebe (pictured) is staying with her parents in the NSW Southern Highlands

Separate ways: Burgess is said to have moved out of the couple’s $3.8million marital home in Maroubra, while Phoebe (pictured) is staying with her parents in the NSW Southern Highlands

In April, Phoebe confirmed to Stellar magazine that she and Sam had reconciled after their initial split in December, but admitted things weren’t ‘perfect’. 

‘Every person on this planet who is married knows it isn’t perfect. It’s never going to be perfect… Sam and I will have good days and we’ll have trying days,’ she said at the time.

Phoebe added that the reason for their split, and the details of their reconciliation, ‘will always and forever just be between Sam and I’.

The Burgesses first met at an Avicii concert in Sydney in January 2014, and went on to marry at Phoebe’s parents’ estate in December 2015.

History: The Burgesses (pictured) first met at an Avicii concert in Sydney in January 2014, and went on to marry at Phoebe's parents' estate in December 2015

History: The Burgesses (pictured) first met at an Avicii concert in Sydney in January 2014, and went on to marry at Phoebe’s parents’ estate in December 2015



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