New country, new career, new romance – Louis Rees-Zammit has gone public with his new American girlfriend!
Join the RUCK’s WhatsApp community here and get the latest news sent straight to your messages. The former Wales rugby star is now dating TikTok sensation Drew Knotts, and the pair made it official in style. Knotts, 26, shared a series of loved-up snaps on her social media, which Rees-Zammit quickly reposted to his Instagram Story, complete with a heart emoji.
Date night in Florida
The couple were pictured attending the 51st Annual Strawberry Ball at the Charlie Grimes Family Agricultural Center in Plant City, Florida – giving fans a glimpse into their blossoming romance.
Rees-Zammit recently returned stateside after spending the off-season back home with family in Wales, squeezing in a bit of travel before heading back to the USA.
Who is Drew Knotts?
For those not in the know, Knotts previously dated American TikTok megastar Tayler Holder, who boasts nearly 20 million followers and is now making waves as a country singer.
Fans are thrilled to see Knotts looking happy again, with one commenting under a snap of her and Rees-Zammit:
"Upgrade girl!! Happiness looks so good on you,"
to which Knotts cheekily replied:
"Haha I agree! Thank you so much."
Sporting roots run deep
Knotts isn’t just a social media star – she's a former athlete herself. Back in 2017, she played for the women's soccer team at Georgia Southern University while studying journalism.
Sport is clearly in her blood: her dad and uncle both played American football, her cousin excelled in swimming, and her brother Jackson Knotts currently plays football for Texas Tech University.
Louis Rees-Zammit’s dating history includes Premier League legends daughter and famous YouTuber
Alicia Scholes
In December 2019, before his international debut for Wales, Rees-Zammit posted a photo of himself playing for Gloucester. Alicia Scholes, daughter of football legend Paul Scholes, humorously suggested an England debut was imminent, despite Rees-Zammit’s Welsh roots. He firmly replied, "Wales*".
In a BBC interview, Rees-Zammit spoke about his past relationship with Alicia, a professional netball player for London Pulse. He revealed the light-hearted attempts by her father to sway him towards England, which he steadfastly resisted.
Alicia and her father Paul found themselves in the spotlight in 2021 due to a viral video that led to playful banter among rival supporters.
Saffron Barker
Following his NFL trial day, Rees-Zammit ended his relationship with influencer Saffron Barker. The couple had gone public after the Rugby World Cup, but their relationship faced challenges with his move to the US.
Saffron addressed the breakup on social media, expressing gratitude for the support from her fans and hinting at a positive future.
She wrote to her fans: "Hi everyone. I have so much exciting news to update you on, and I promise to keep you all posted on that."
"For now though I wanted to address some of the questions re my relationship. Whilst I won't be going into any detail, I am no longer in a relationship. I am fully focused on my well-being, wonderful family, & career," she further commented. Saffron continued in the recent post:
"I want to thank all of the incredible people who have sent me messages of love & strength over the past few weeks. I have read every single one & I can't tell you how much it has meant to me."
Saffron - who has more than two million subscribers on her YouTube channel - concluded by writing: "I know good things come to good people so I hold onto the hope that 2024 is going to be a positive year for me. Lots of love."
Xandra Pohl
Recently single, Rees-Zammit has been spotted with Sports Illustrated model and TikTok sensation Xandra Pohl. The pair were seen enjoying a day out at Worlds of Fun amusement park in Kansas City, sparking rumors of a new romance.
Xandra, a successful DJ who has played at high-profile venues including Ushuaia Ibiza, is set to perform at Lollapalooza in Chicago this summer.
Alongside his new relationship, Rees-Zammit has also been embracing the Kansas City lifestyle, attending Travis Kelce's 'Kelce Jam' festival and sporting a new ear piercing.
As Louis Rees-Zammit continues to make waves both on and off the field, his journey in the NFL is one to watch closely.