Louis Rees-Zammit Girlfriend: Who Is He Dating Now?

Louis Rees-Zammit swapped a rugby pitch for the NFL, then swapped it back again — and somewhere between Kansas City and Wales, his love life became almost as much of a talking point as his sprint times. With high-profile partners including a Premier League legend’s daughter and a YouTuber with millions of followers, his dating history reads like a subplot to his sporting career.

Current Girlfriend: Not confirmed ·
Nationality: Welsh ·
Previous Ex: Saffron Barker ·
Career Shift: Rugby to NFL back to Wales

Who is Louis Rees-Zammit dating now?

As of early 2026, Louis Rees-Zammit has not publicly confirmed a new relationship. Media reports from various outlets have speculated about connections during his time in the United States, but none have been substantiated with official statements from the rugby player himself.

What is clear is that Rees-Zammit returned to Wales in July 2025 after his 18-month NFL experiment, joining Bristol Bears on 14 August 2025. Whether he returned alone or with a partner has not been reported in credible sources.

Early dating history

• Before his international rugby debut, Rees-Zammit dated Alicia Scholes, daughter of Manchester United legend Paul Scholes
• Alicia Scholes is a professional netball player for London Pulse
• Paul Scholes humorously suggested an England debut was imminent for Rees-Zammit, who firmly replied “Wales*”

Who is Drew Knotts?

No verified information could be found about any individual named Drew Knotts in connection with Louis Rees-Zammit. Despite queries mentioning this name, credible sources including Wikipedia and established sports publications have not documented a relationship between the Welsh rugby player and anyone by this name.

This gap in the record is notable given the prominence of other relationships in Rees-Zammit’s public history. Media speculation about new partners should be treated with caution until substantiated by reliable sources.

What sources actually say

• The only documented relationships involve Alicia Scholes and Saffron Barker
• Reports of spotting with Xandra Pohl remain unconfirmed as an actual relationship
• No statements from Rees-Zammit himself about any current partner

What happened between Saffron and Louis?

Saffron Barker, the YouTube content creator with more than two million subscribers, went public with her relationship with Louis Rees-Zammit after the Rugby World Cup in 2023. The pairing drew significant media attention given Barker’s own public profile as a social media personality.

In March 2024, Saffron Barker announced the relationship had ended. According to reports, the breakup came shortly after Rees-Zammit’s NFL trial day, as he pursued his dream of playing American football. Barker shared a statement on social media: “I am no longer in a relationship. I am fully focused on my well-being, wonderful family, & career.”

The timing of the breakup — coinciding with Rees-Zammit’s career pivot — led to speculation about the pressures of his NFL ambitions playing a role in the separation.

Saffron Barker’s claims

• Announced breakup via social media in October 2024
• Described being “fully focused” on wellbeing and career afterward
• Made no public accusations of wrongdoing at the time

Louis Rees-Zammit’s relationship history

Rees-Zammit’s documented romantic history is relatively short but notable for involving high-profile partners from different worlds — sport, social media, and entertainment.

Alicia Scholes: Before the spotlight

• Professional netball player for London Pulse
• Daughter of Manchester United and England football legend Paul Scholes
• Relationship predated Rees-Zammit’s Wales debut
• Rees-Zammit discussed the relationship in a BBC interview

Saffron Barker: The public chapter

• YouTube creator with over two million subscribers
• Went public after Rugby World Cup 2023
• Announced breakup March 2024, coinciding with NFL move

Xandra Pohl: Unconfirmed reports

• Sports Illustrated model and TikTok sensation
• Rees-Zammit was spotted with her at Worlds of Fun amusement park in Kansas City during NFL stint
• Reports remain unconfirmed as an actual relationship
• Xandra Pohl is also a DJ who has performed at venues including Ushuaia Ibiza

What is Rees-Zammit’s nationality?

Louis Rees-Zammit is Welsh. Born on 2 February 2001, he has consistently represented Wales in rugby union throughout his career. His Welsh identity has been a defining characteristic — notably when Paul Scholes humorously suggested an England debut was imminent and Rees-Zammit firmly corrected him with “Wales*.”

After his NFL experiment, Rees-Zammit returned to Wales in July 2025, signing with Bristol Bears on 14 August 2025. He made his debut for Bristol Bears against Leicester Tigers in August 2025, with Bristol winning 42–24.

Career context

• Welsh professional rugby union player
• Joined Bristol Bears in August 2025 following NFL stint
• Previously played for Gloucester before international career
• NFL debut: 11 August 2024 for Kansas City Chiefs against Jacksonville Jaguars

The pattern is striking: Rees-Zammit’s relationships have shifted whenever his career has taken a dramatic turn. The Alicia Scholes chapter ended before he became a regular Wales starter. The Saffron Barker chapter ended as he boarded a plane for the NFL. Whether his return to Wales signals a new chapter — or another period of deliberate privacy — remains to be seen.