Former NRL bad boy releases touching image as he becomes a father for the first time
- Daniel Conn recently welcomed a new baby with his partner
- Former football star shared touching photos of newborn
- Conn retired from the NRL in 2011 and has appeared on reality TV
Former football star Daniel Conn has shared touching photos of his newborn daughter Chilli Raine after recently welcoming the baby with his partner Mich.
The 38-year-old former rugby star announced on Instagram on Sunday that he has become a father for the first time.
“Just when we thought our hearts were full, this little piggy stole our hearts,” he began his heartwarming post.
“Your mother and I are so happy and grateful that you chose us. Life is Chill.”
Conn later posted a shirtless photo of himself holding Chilli Raine in the park. He captioned the photo: “New favorite way to spend the weekend with my girls.”
Conn’s partner Mich also posted the news of the birth, thanking the newborn for choosing her and Conn as parents.
“How did I get so lucky? Chilli Raine, welcome to the world,” she posted alongside a photo of the newborn holding Conn’s finger.
‘The things your beautiful daddy and I show you, guide you, and love you unconditionally in this life is a journey we have both longed for.
Former NRL star Daniel Conn has shared touching photos of his newborn Chilli Raine
Conn and partner Mich (pictured) announced the exciting news via social media
Mich thanked the newborn in an Instagram post for choosing her and Conn as parents
“Thank you for choosing us, you precious soul.”
Conn, who once played for the Canterbury Bulldogs, Gold Coast Titans and Sydney Roosters, retired from the NRL in 2011 after a serious injury and became a personal trainer.
In 2013, he also starred in the popular reality series Geordie Shore and had a brief relationship with star Vicky Pattison.
Conn was also once the face and global athletic director of the fitness chain F45.
The former soccer star has opened up about his struggles with depression and a suicide attempt after suffering an injury while playing for the Titans.
Conn played for the Roosters, Bulldogs and Titans before retiring from the NRL in 2011
Conn eventually decided to seek psychological help, and has never regretted it.
Conn has had several run-ins with the law in recent years, including charges of vandalism and intimidation of staff at a boxing gym in Potts Point where he used to work.
In 2024, Conn was back in court after vandalizing a hotel room in Sydney.