Helen Skelton's ex Richie Myler pays tribute to new girlfriend on her birthday

The Leeds Rhinos rugby player, 33, began dating Miss Thirkill, the daughter of Leeds Rhinos president Andrew Thirkill, in May last year, just days after announcing his split from Springwatch presenter Skelton, with whom he shares three children, in April.

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