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NRL world sends flood of congratulations over news about South Sydney star and partner

Cody Walker Engages Partner Amy During Jai Arrow’s Sicilian Wedding South Sydney Rabbitohs star Cody Walker proposed to partner Amy Curmi while in Italy to attend Jai Arrow’s wedding, according to reports. The five-eighth shared the news on…

NRL world sends flood of congratulations over news about South Sydney star and partner

Cody Walker Engages Partner Amy During Jai Arrow’s Sicilian Wedding

South Sydney Rabbitohs star Cody Walker proposed to partner Amy Curmi while in Italy to attend Jai Arrow’s wedding, according to reports. The five-eighth shared the news on social media, stating, “We left Australia as parents, we’re returning as bride and groom to be.” The South Sydney Rabbitohs account praised the couple, writing, “A huge congratulations to Cody Walker and Amy Curmi on their engagement, wishing you both a lifetime of happiness.”

Reactions from Rugby League Community Flood In

Current and former players, including Latrell Mitchell, Richie Kennar, and Damien Cook, publicly congratulated Walker. Cook, a former Rabbitohs and Dragons player, wrote, “Congratulations fam great news.” The engagement occurred amid Arrow’s second wedding ceremony in Sicily, where Walker served as a groomsman alongside teammates Liam Knight and Nathan Peats. Arrow, who retired from the NRL earlier this year due to Motor Neurone Disease (MND), had previously proposed to partner Berina Colakovic in Sicily two years prior.

Context of Jai Arrow’s Wedding and Health Struggles

Arrow, 32, was officially married to Colakovic in Sydney earlier this year but held a second ceremony in Sicily. “It was one of those rare moments where you wish you could stop time,” Colakovic told Vogue Australia. She revealed she was pregnant with their daughter at the time of Arrow’s initial proposal. The couple’s Sicilian celebration included Rabbitohs players Jye Gray and Campbell Graham, as well as former player Lachlan Ilias.

Walker’s Family and Career Highlights

Walker and Curmi, who have four children—Kian, Kade, Kora Alfie, and Keari Lou—recently celebrated their eldest son Kian’s development deal with South Sydney. The couple’s personal and professional lives remain intertwined with the rugby league community, as seen in their attendance at Arrow’s wedding. Walker, a Rabbitohs player, remains a prominent member of the team.

NRL world sends flood of congratulations over news about South Sydney star and partner

FAQ

When did Cody Walker and Amy Curmi get engaged? The engagement was announced on Saturday during a trip to Italy, where Walker and Curmi were celebrating Jai Arrow’s wedding, with the couple sharing on social media, ‘We left Australia as parents, we’re returning as bride and groom to be.’.

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