Zara Tindall dons rugby merch as she joins husband Mike to watch game in 'home away from home' Australia

Daily Mail​

12-07-2025

Zara and Mike Tindall appeared in high spirits as they attended the 2025 State of Origin decider in Australia, where Zara previously dubbed her 'home away from home'.
Former rugby union player Mike, 46, shared a glimpse of the fun at Sydney 's Accor Stadium on Instagram today, marvelling over the rugby game's 'incredible atmosphere' that saw Queensland 's victory over New South Wales.
Princess Anne 's daughter, 44, looked radiant in the sweet selfie shared by her husband, and she ditched her usual formal clothes for casual attire, including a rugby merchandise scarf.
While Zara's family members have been enjoying a spot of tennis in London 's balmy temperatures at Wimbledon, she wrapped up warm in a jumper and scarf to protect herself against Sydney's winter chill.
After being spotted cheering on from the sidelines by Australian TV channel Nine, Mike, dressed in jeans and a black jacket, and Zara posed on the pitch after the game on Wednesday.
Mike and Zara, who are parents to their three children, Mia, Lena, and Lucas, attended the event as guests of Maroons coach Billy Slater's wife, Nicole Slater.
The pair are understood to be good friends with Maroons boss Slater, after they crossed paths at a polo event in Queensland back in January 2024.
Slater teamed up with Mike and Australian polo star, Ruki Ballieau, for the celebrity polo match at the Magic Millions Showjumping and Polo Day last year.
The State of Origin is an annual rugby league series between the New South Wales Blues and Queensland Maroons, with the latter winning the series 2-1 on Wednesday.
Father-of-three Mike wrote in the caption, 'So so so good to be at the 'Decider' of #stateoforigin2025.
'Incredible atmosphere and fair play to the Maroons after an emotional week, being able to put that emotion on the field in a great team performance. Thanks to @b1slater and @nicoleroseart for looking after us so well.
'Was amazing to be in the changing rooms and see everything that makes rugby (both codes) an incredible sport.'
Zara and Mike are no strangers in Australia, and typically travel there each year to attend the Magic Millions.
The duo, who have been married for 13 years, are brand ambassadors for the racehorse auction house Magic Millions, a deal that reportedly earns them £125,000 every year.
Talking to Hello, Zara, previously explained: 'We have always loved Australia, and it is like a home from home for us... although the Magic Millions carnival is busy...we couldn't ask for a better way to start the year'.
It comes after Zara joined her topless husband Mike as they were filmed singing while sporting hard hats and swigging beers.
The granddaughter of the late Queen and her rugby player husband attended an exclusive UK festival - believed to be a private party thrown by the Tindalls - over the weekend.
After dressing formally for Royal Ascot the week prior, the royals were seen letting their hair down, instead donning hard hats, glittery facepaint and overalls.
Mike added a hard hat and was clutching a Peroni, while an excited Zara kept it casual in denim dungarees and a white vest top.
The duo, who have been married since 2011, were lip-syncing to TikToker Chilli Chilton's song 9,000 miles, written when she moved to Australia and was 'replaced in six days' by a boy back home.
And they were in good company, as Chilli had also enlisted 50 Shades Of Grey star Jamie Dornan to sing along too for her video, which has now racked up nearly 600,000 views.
Pointing to the camera while holding his beer, Mike mouthed: 'Problem one, 9,000 f***ing miles', while Zara added: 'Two! It's clearly more one-sided.'
Mike and Zara were clearly getting into the party spirit with the builder theme, wearing lanyards reading: 'Authorised site access, permit for work.'
Writing in the caption, Chilli joked: 'Just my mates helping me out with promo!'
Royal fans were left delighted by seeing such a down-to-earth side to Mike and Zara. They wrote: 'Still can't believe he's a member of the royal family. Absolute love what he does. Keep up the funny work Mike';
'I wish they would take up some public duties even just the odd thing here and there, they are so relatable';
'Zara is my fave royal of all time…!';
'The fact she's The Queens granddaughter Makes this X1000 better';
'The Tindalls being amazing as always';
'Zara Tindall appearing on my for you page was not on my bingo card but here we are.'
And when one commenter said: 'I love the Tindalls they couldn't care less and just bring the vibes,' Chilli, who posted the song, replied: 'They are honestly the best.'
Since their 2011 wedding, Zara and Mike have welcomed three children: Mia in 2014, Lena in 2018 and Lucas in 2021.
They have long been known as some of the 'most relaxed' royals, and aren't afraid to show their love for public displays of affection.
They're also known for their friendly relationships with everyone in the Royal Family, marking themselves as key players binding members of The Firm together.
At Royal Ascot last month, Zara once again showed herself as one of the most affectionate royals, as she greeted her relatives with hugs and kisses.
She was even seen affectionately pecking the cheek of her uncle King Charles, 76, as well as her mother, The Princess Royal and close friend, Lady Gabriella Windsor.
There were hugs for her cousin Prince William - and they were seen with their arms around one another and chatting merrily.
Zara was back in the equestrian world last month, as she attended the Royal Windsor Cup Final.
The royal has taken on the role that her late grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II, had previously held at the event.
Wearing an on-trend belted navy blue striped white dress, the mother-of-three looked cool in the warm weather.
Weather her blonde bob-cut hair under a summer straw boater, the royal cut an elegant figure at the event.
She finished the look with a pair of beige heeled sandals, a tan leather clutch bag and some delicate gold drop earrings.
The prestigious polo show, held annually, attracts guests from society's highest echelons.
The event is one of the top five polo tournaments in the world - wooing the biggest names in the game and their impressive pony power, as well as plenty of famous faces.
Zara remains a serious international equestrian competitor, having garnered a gold medal at the European Eventing Championships in 2005 in addition to attaining a silver medal at the World Equestrian Games in 2006.