Rugby league player leaves the sport for 'Love Island' TV show
Would you leave playing professional sport for a reality TV role?
Jacques O’Neill is a rugby league player and has decided to take a break from the sport so he can appear on 'Love Island'. Jacques has been released from his contract at Castleford Tigers in order to do so.
The rugby league club confirmed through social media that the player has been released, wishing him all the best with his new adventure. The Tigers have the first option to sign O’Neill back next year should he wish to return to rugby league.
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Before he was an Islander... he was a Tiger 🐅
— Castleford Tigers (@CTRLFC) June 12, 2022
Best of luck @Jacques9oneill // #LoveIsland #NewCasEra | #COYF pic.twitter.com/Zknu4hSu5B
After jetting to the 'Love Island' villa, O’Neill is set for an awkward encounter as he meets up with ex-girlfriend Gemma Owen. She is the daughter of ex-Liverpool, Newcastle, and Manchester United star Michael Owen.
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It's not often the norm you find sports stars leaving sport to pursue other avenues. Former Italian coach Nick Mallett left the life of rugby coaching and went into becoming a pundit on SuperSport.
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