England rugby legend Lawrence Dallaglio has begun divorce proceedings from his wife Alice after nearly 20 years of marriage, according to reports.
The former England captain, 52, attended Central Family Court in Holborn, London, to negotiate terms with his wife, also 52, a former model.
The couple, who married in 2005, share three children: daughters Ella and Josie, and son Enzo.
“They have been together a very long time and weathered a number of storms,” a source told The Sun.
England rugby legend Lawrence Dallaglio has begun divorce proceedings from his wife Alice after nearly 20 years of marriage
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“It is sad as they must have decided it is best now to go their separate ways.”
The pair had dated for almost a decade before tying the knot.
Their relationship has faced several challenges over the years, with both parties accused of infidelity throughout their time together.
The couple previously separated in 2003 when Alice was alleged to have had an affair with Dallaglio’s property developer friend Leon Butler.
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England rugby icon Lawrence Dallaglio married wife Alice back in 2005
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They reconciled and married two years later in 2005.
In 2020, court proceedings revealed Dallaglio had spent £10,000 at a London brothel offering high-class escorts and cocaine.
The allegations emerged during a trial of a gang accused of supplying £300-an-hour prostitutes and Class A drugs.
Dallaglio was interviewed under caution by police but was not arrested and declined to comment on the expenditure.
In 2023, Dallaglio faced significant financial difficulties when his company was ordered to pay £700,000 in unpaid tax.
The former rugby star’s business, Lawrence Dallaglio Limited, which operated from his £3million Richmond home, was subject to a winding up order from HMRC.
Dallaglio managed to avoid bankruptcy by agreeing to settle his tax debts.
The company, based in South West London, was subsequently wound up following the tax dispute.
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Alice Dallaglio, formerly Corbett, comes from notable artistic heritage as the daughter of Lydia Corbett, who was known as Sylvette David when she modelled for Pablo Picasso.
Dallaglio himself, meanwhile, is considered one of rugby union’s greatest players, known for his toughness on the field.
He spent his entire career with Wasps and earned 85 caps for England, including playing in the victorious 2003 World Cup campaign.
Lawrence Dallaglio helped England win the Rugby World Cup back in 2003
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The back row forward also represented the British and Irish Lions on three tours.
His achievements were recognised with an MBE and later an OBE in 2008.
Since retiring from professional rugby, Dallaglio has established himself as a television and radio pundit.