Who is Laura Woods’ ex-boyfriend Alex Corbisiero?

Laura Woods will be leaving talkSPORT’s Sports Breakfast show, with her final appearance on Wednesday, June 28, the organization has announced.

Woods has hosted the broadcaster’s flagship show for three years, and the 35-year-old will spend time in a role for which the presenter has won multiple awards for her coverage, including Best Speech Breakfast Show at the ARIAS in 2021.

But who exactly is Laura Woods’ ex-boyfriend, Alex Corbisiero?

Read on below for everything you need to know about the former England international rugby player.

Alex Corbisiero and George North celebrate the British and Irish Lions’ win over Australia in 2013 after winning the third Test.

Laura Woods will step down from her role as talkSPORT breakfast show host at the end of June

Who is Alex Corbisiero?

Born in New York, Alex Corbisiero is a former England international, who wore the Red Rose jersey 31 times.

Corbisiero played his club rugby for the now-bankrupt London Irish between 2008 and 2013, before moving to the Northampton Saints, where he went on to win a Premiership title in 2014.

His most memorable performance in the sport came as a member of the British and Irish Lions, starting two of the three Tests on the team’s victorious 2013 tour of Australia.

Unfortunately, Corbisiero struggled with injury issues throughout his career, which would see him pull out of the game altogether in 2016 after initially planning to take a sabbatical.

The star presenter – who has built a strong reputation for her witty responses to social media trolls – dated Corbisiero for nearly eight years, before the pair split because they were “in each other’s pockets.”

Explaining her divorce from Corbisiero, Woods said, “It was my decision — it was the right one and I’ve never regretted it.” We had been living in each other’s pockets and breaking up with him felt like we were taking a breather.

“The next thing for us was probably getting married and having kids. And I want to one day – I love being in love and I love children. I have prioritized work because I enjoy it and my ambitions are important to me.’

Did Laura Woods Leave Talksport?

Following confirmation that Woods will be leaving talkSPORT, there has been speculation that she could take on the lead presenter role for BT Sport’s relaunch as TNT Sports.

The 35-year-old took part in ITV’s coverage of this year’s FA Cup final between Manchester United and Manchester City. Pictured: Woods takes a selfie with Manchester City star Jack Grealish

Woods’ statement after her departure was typically warm and wry, as the Arsenal supporter shared that she would miss ‘Spurs fans’ even after leaving broadcasting.

“You, our listeners, have given me so much comfort and guided me through some of my most difficult moments, without even realizing it,” Woods said. So I want to thank you personally for that. I will miss it very much. Even the Spurs fans.

“For what feels like a lifetime I have been a talkSPORT listener. For the past six years it has been my home, where we spend our mornings talking sports. There’s nothing better. I know I will never find such a job. It’s unique.

‘Three years as presenter of this great breakfast show, three pieces of silverware for the trophy cabinet and record listening figures. I am very proud of what we have achieved here. One thing is certain: I will always be part of this family at talkSPORT.”