Congratulations are in order for NRL star Kurt Capewell!
The Aussie rugby league star, who plays for the New Zealand Warriors, announced he and fiancée Skye have welcomed their first child together.
"Charlie Mace Capewell. Welcome to the world son 🤎," the couple shared the exciting news in a joint Instagram post.
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Kurt Capewell and his fiancee Skye have welcomed their first child. (Instagram/ kurt_capes)The pair posted several adorable close-up photos of their newborn, including one taken shortly after he was born at Auckland City Hospital.
In the snap, Capewell sat next to his partner in a pair of scrubs while beaming and holding their son for her to see.
In another picture the NRL star sat in a bed with his newborn fast asleep on his chest, proving to be ever the doting dad already.
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The post was flooded with messages of congratulations.
"So proud of you both and we can't wait get over there to meet Charlie 😍 my heart is brimming with pride," Capewell's mum Lyn gushed.
In one photo Capewell sat with his son sleeping on his chest. (Instagram/ kurt_capes)Several NRL players congratulated the star, including Nathan Cleary who wrote a short but sweet, "Congrats mate ❤️".
Just a few weeks earlier, Skye shared some beautiful snaps from a photoshoot with Capewell and their dog.
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In the gorgeous pics, she went shirtless beneath a blazer, showing off her baby bump.
"My whole world captured in just a few photos 🤍" the post was captioned.
The exciting life update comes just months after the pair announced their engagement back in April.
The couple posted a selfie showing off Skye's beautiful diamond engagement ring.
The couple got engaged in April. (Instagram/ __skyyeee__ )"Forever. 🤍" Capewell sweetly captioned the milestone.
The pair have occasionally shared relationship updates and photo to social media.
Last year, Skye marked the NRL star's birthday with a sweet message on Instagram, gushing that Capewell was her soulmate.
"Happy Birthday to my darling @kurt_capes I am so incredibly lucky to have you," she said.
"My soul mate and my best friend. Life with you is nothing short of perfect. Have an amazing day and year ahead, I love you ♥️"
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