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Ex-NRL WAG Phoebe Burgess admits she hasn’t been on a date in SEVEN years – and says she doesn’t even know how dating works anymore: ‘Not even a flirting text!’

Phoebe Burgess has admitted she hasn't been on a single date in seven years - and hasn't even had a 'texting flirt' - as she candidly opens up about her post-divorce life.

Published: Saturday, 26 September 2026 at 11:23 PM
Ex-NRL WAG Phoebe Burgess admits she hasn’t been on a date in SEVEN years – and says she doesn’t even know how dating works anymore: ‘Not even a flirting text!’
Key Things to Know
  • Phoebe Burgess revealed she has not been on a single date in seven years following her 2019 divorce.
  • She admitted she does not understand modern dating apps and felt her lifestyle would not suit a profile.
  • Phoebe shares two children, Poppy and Billy, with former NRL player Sam Burgess.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Content creator Phoebe Burgess revealed that she has not been on a date or engaged in flirtatious texting in seven years. In an interview with Stellar magazine, the former partner of NRL star Sam Burgess shared her apprehensions about modern dating following their 2019 divorce.

Phoebe stated that she considered the dating app Raya but felt her life as a divorced mother of two would not suit an online profile. Her comments come as she prepares to launch a new podcast, (Over) Share, alongside co-host Hannah Ferrier.

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