Who is Robyn Flanagan? Inside Ireland rugby player Joey Carbery’s love story as he announces second pregnancy with wife

Joey Carbery’s rugby journey has always played out in public. From his early days at Leinster to his move to Munster and now life in France with Union Bordeaux Bègles, his career has followed the usual rhythm of elite sport: big matches, injuries, transfers and pressure. But this week, the biggest update from the Ireland international had nothing to do with a team sheet. It was personal. Carbery and his wife Robyn Flanagan announced they are expecting their second child, sharing a simple family photo with the caption, “Beau’s gonna be a big brother.” It was not a dramatic reveal, but a quiet, happy moment. And for fans who have watched Carbery grow from a young prospect into an established fly-half with 37 Ireland caps, it felt like a full-circle milestone.

How Joey Carbery and Robyn Flanagan built their life beyond rugby

Long before the wedding photos and baby announcements, Carbery and Robyn had already built years together. They dated for a long time before taking the next step. In 2021, during a trip to New York, Carbery proposed in Central Park. It was private and thoughtful, away from rugby headlines. In May 2023, the couple married in a civil ceremony at Dublin City Hall. Later that year, they celebrated again in Marbella, Spain, surrounded by close friends and family. For Carbery, whose career has taken him from Dublin to Limerick and now to France, the wedding marked a rare pause — a moment focused entirely on home rather than rugby.
Their first child, Beau, arrived in June 2024. Parenthood changed the pace of life quickly. Now, less than two years later, Beau is about to become a big brother. The announcement feels like a continuation of something steady and grounded.
Robyn, who is from Kildare and studied marketing, has largely kept a low profile despite being married to a well-known athlete. Her social media offers glimpses of normal life, travel, family days, small celebrations, rather than anything overly polished.
Carbery’s rugby path has not been without setbacks. Injuries have interrupted momentum, and moving abroad always brings uncertainty. Yet through those professional swings, his personal life has remained stable.
Rugby is tough, and careers do not last forever. Family is what stays. For Joey Carbery, the next chapter is not only about matches in the Top 14. It is about going home to a bigger family and that could be the most important win of his life.

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