South Sydney Rabbitohs winger Alex Johnston has shared joyous personal news, announcing his engagement to his long-time girlfriend Taryn. This heartwarming development comes just weeks after Johnston cemented his place in rugby league history by becoming the NRL's greatest-ever try scorer.
A Decade-Long Romance Culminates in Proposal
The Bunnies cult hero and his new fiancée revealed their exciting news through a joint Instagram post, celebrating more than eleven years together. Their announcement, captioned '11.5 years later,' featured photographs of the couple posing happily with their children.
Teammates and Peers Flood with Congratulations
The social media revelation prompted an immediate outpouring of well-wishes from Johnston's current teammates and stars across the league. Rabbitohs captain Cameron Murray exclaimed, 'Congrats fam, best news ever,' while Souths centre Jack Wighton added, 'Congrats gang.'
Former teammate Damien Cook contributed, 'Best news guys. Congratulations. All good things come to those who wait.' The couple's dating journey began during their high school years when Taryn sent a friend request to the emerging Souths star while they attended neighbouring schools.
From School Connection to Premiership Glory
After quickly checking her profile, Johnston accepted the request, particularly intrigued to discover Taryn had been a cheerleader for the Sydney Roosters. The schoolteacher stood by Johnston's side throughout his rookie NRL season in 2014, a landmark year when his team secured the premiership and ended the club's 43-year title drought.
Historic Sporting Achievement Precedes Personal Milestone
Johnston recently achieved monumental sporting success by surpassing Ken Irvine's long-standing record to become the competition's most prolific try scorer. He secured his 213th NRL try for the Rabbitohs during round three at a packed Allianz Stadium, where the crowd erupted in celebration of this decades-in-the-making achievement.
The club has honoured this incredible feat in multiple ways, including erecting a bronze statue in Johnston's honour. He is anticipated to play his 250th NRL game for Souths this month, further solidifying his legendary status within the team he has represented in over 200 NRL appearances.
The engagement announcement adds a deeply personal chapter to Johnston's remarkable year, blending professional triumph with lifelong commitment to his partner of more than a decade.
