Jamie roberts the 'luckiest guy on the planet' as he shares new baby pictures

THE COUPLE REVEALED THE NEWS ON SOCIAL MEDIA AS THEY WELCOMED A NEW ADDITION TO THE ROBERTS CLAN 16:51, 20 May 2025 Wales legend Jamie Roberts and his wife Nicole have welcomed their third

child into the world. Taking to Instagram in a collaborative post, the couple provided images of the family at the University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff with the new arrival. Clara Rose

Roberts is now the fifth member of the family, following Elodie May, who was born in 2022, and Tomos Rhys, born in 2021. Get the latest breaking Welsh rugby news stories sent straight to

your inbox with our FREE daily newsletter. Sign up here. Writing on X, formerly Twitter, Roberts said: "At times I feel like the luckiest guy on the planet. So grateful to welcome our

third into the world and thankful to the wonderful staff at our great University Hospital." This news comes just three days after Roberts announced that he would be beginning work as a

resident doctor this summer. Over ten years ago, the legendary centre completed his medical degree whilst playing international rugby, having to turn up to the Vale Resort earlier than the

rest of his teammates to get revision done ahead of exam season, something he revealed in his book 'Centre Stage'. "I crave pressure, responsibility and accountability,"

Roberts told WalesOnline "It has taken me a while to work out exactly what I miss from the game, and that’s it. I miss the pressure and doing something that brings with it pressure and

scrutiny. "Of course I miss the lads, I miss the changing room and I miss the social side of rugby probably above all else. "I love problem-solving, I love working with people and

I guess when you go through that soul-searching when you retire, you try to narrow down what you really love and what you really want to go after. "Medicine and being a doctor ticks a

lot of boxes. It’s problem-solving, it’s in science, it’s working with people, it brings significant pressure and responsibility. I can’t wait to join another great team in the NHS."

Article continues below Over the course of his storied career, Roberts played for Cardiff, Racing 92, Harlequins, Bath, Stormers, Dragons and NSW Waratahs, as well as earning 94 caps for

Wales and touring twice with the British and Irish Lions. Since retiring, Roberts has moved into media roles and became a board member for the WRU. This, along with his new long-term venture

into medicine and new baby, Roberts has plenty to keep himself busy.