Congratulations are in order for NRL star James Tedesco (Teddy) and his wife who are expecting another baby.
The Sydney Roosters captain and Maria Tedesco announced on Instagram on Tuesday night that their family-of-three will soon be a family-of-four.
The couple posted an adorable photo of their one-year-old daughter Rosie to reveal the happy news.
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In the photo, Rosie stands at the family’s kitchen bench behind a beautiful vintage cake with the word ‘baby’ iced on top.
“Big sis incoming,” the couple captioned the photo.
The cake was cut open to reveal a pink inside, and while the couple haven’t confirmed if it was a gender reveal along with the announcement, it looks like another little girl might be on the way.
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Stars were quick to share their excitement for the young family’s announcement.
“Going to be the best big sister,” wrote model and business owner Taylah Cratchley who is engaged to James’ fellow Roosters team mate Victor Radley.
“Yay! Can’t wait,” wrote sports presenter Jemma Barge.
James’ brother Matthew Tedesco also shared his excitement, simply commenting two red heart emojis.
Many more friends and family shared messages of congratulations to the star including more of James’ fellow NRL stars including Reagan Campbell-Gillard of the Gold Coast Titans, Cameron Murray of the South Sydney Rabbitohs and Boyd Cordner, who formerly played for the Roosters.
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The Tedescos welcomed their first daughter Rosie to the world in September 2023.
At the time, they shared a series of photos in hospital with their newborn.
“Our beautiful little Rosie Mae Tesdesco. Born 21/9/23,” they wrote.
“Mum and bub both happy and healthy.”
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Earlier that year, the couple tied the knot in a spectacular summer wedding at Redleaf Wollombi, a Tuscan-inspired country property in the Hunter Valley.
“It was pure magic, and I couldn’t have asked for a better day,” Maria told her wedding organisers Honey Lane.
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James and Maria announced their engagement in November 2021 with James sharing a photo to Instagram.
In the photo the couple smile as Maria shows off her sparkling new ring.
The couple recently celebrated their two year anniversary, sharing a wedding photo to Instagram to commemorate the special day.
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Over the years, the couple have been a mainstay on the red carpets of NRL sporting events. They were last year photographed together at the 2024 Dally M Awards.
Maria has also been spotted on the sidelines of James’ NRL matches with their daughter Rosie.
We can expect to see the family’s newest addition on the sidelines in years to come.
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James is a champion fullback who is currently the captain for the Sydney Roosters, he has taken to the rugby league field in the NRL, State of Origin and International arenas. He made his debut in the sport with the Wests Tigers.
Maria’s family are in the hospitality business and co-own Ironwood Coffee on Sydney’s lower north shore.
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