Few figures in Australian rugby league have maintained as much public curiosity about their personal life as Braith Anasta. From his 288 NRL appearances (Wikipedia, the online encyclopedia) to his high-profile relationships, the former footy star’s life off the field has often drawn as much attention as his on-field career. This article tracks the key facts around his marriage to Jodi Gordon, his engagement to Rachel Lee, and what he is doing now as a sports presenter and agent.
Full name: Braith Anastasakis ·
Born: 14 January 1982 ·
NRL appearances: 288 ·
State of Origin appearances: 10 ·
Test matches: 4 ·
Premierships: 1
Quick snapshot
- 288 NRL games, 10 State of Origin appearances, 4 Test matches, 1 Premiership (Wikipedia)
- Sports presenter on NRL 360 (Kate Waterhouse (journalist))
- Sports agent at Sea Roos Sports (Wikipedia)
- Married to Jodi Gordon (2012–2016) (Wikipedia)
- Engaged to Rachel Lee (2020–2022) (The Daily Telegraph (Australian newspaper) via Facebook)
- Marriage (2012) and split (2016); engagement (2020) and split (2022) (Wikipedia; Daily Telegraph via Facebook)
Seven key facts about Braith Anasta, drawn from verified sources:
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| Full name | Braith Anastasakis (Wikipedia) |
| Born | 14 January 1982 (Wikipedia) |
| NRL appearances | 288 (Wikipedia) |
| State of Origin appearances | 10 (Wikipedia) |
| Test matches | 4 (Wikipedia) |
| Premierships | 1 (Wikipedia) |
| Current role | TV host on NRL 360, sports agent (Kate Waterhouse; Wikipedia) |
Why did Jodi Gordon and Braith Anasta split?
Marriage timeline and separation
- Braith Anasta and Jodi Gordon married in 2012 and split after three years of marriage, according to Wikipedia (online encyclopedia).
- The split is widely accepted as occurring around 2015–2016, though no exact date has been confirmed by a primary source (Wikipedia).
Public comments and reaction
- In 2012, a report stated that Braith and Jodi Anasta split after three years of marriage, but neither party gave detailed public reasons (Wikipedia).
- Braith Anasta later made comments about the marriage that prompted a public response from Jodi Gordon, though the exact exchange has not been independently verified by multiple high-tier sources (Wikipedia).
The implication: While the separation is a confirmed fact, the specific reasons remain largely private, and what little has been aired publicly comes from self-reported or low-confidence channels.
Does Braith Anasta have a partner?
Current relationship status
- As of 2025, Braith Anasta was reportedly single for several years following his split from Rachel Lee (news.com.au on X (Australian news outlet)).
- A social media post from 2025 claimed a new romance had begun, but the claim is sourced from low-confidence Instagram and X posts (Instagram (social media platform); news.com.au on X).
Past relationships
- He was married to Jodi Gordon from 2012 until their separation around 2015–2016 (Wikipedia).
- He was engaged to Rachel Lee; the engagement ended abruptly in 2022 (The Daily Telegraph (Australian newspaper) via Facebook).
- Prior to that, he was linked to Rachael Lee as early as 2017 (Kate Waterhouse (journalist)).
The pattern: Anasta’s romantic life has followed a pattern of long-term commitments that end abruptly, with new relationships emerging only after a period of single status. The lack of high-confidence sources makes it difficult to confirm the details of any current partnership.
Did Rachel Lee and Braith Anasta split?
Engagement history
- Braith Anasta and Rachel Lee were engaged, with reports placing the engagement around 2020 (The Daily Telegraph via Facebook).
- In September 2022, media reported that the relationship was “in trouble” (news.com.au (Australian news outlet) via Facebook).
Reasons for split
- The split was described as “abrupt” by the Daily Telegraph, but no specific reason has been provided by either party through a high-authority source (The Daily Telegraph via Facebook).
- One social media post from 2025 claimed the engagement ended after a six-year romance, but this is from a low-confidence Instagram account (Instagram).
What this means: The end of the engagement is confirmed, but the reasons remain opaque. Public interest is high, yet attributable information is thin — a gap that social media has filled with unverified claims.
Timeline
- 1982 – Born in Sydney, Australia (Wikipedia).
- 2000–2014 – NRL career with Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs, Sydney Roosters, Wests Tigers (Wikipedia).
- 2012 – Married Jodi Gordon (Wikipedia).
- 2016 – Separated from Jodi Gordon (Wikipedia).
- 2020 – Engaged to Rachel Lee (The Daily Telegraph via Facebook).
- 2022 – Split from Rachel Lee (The Daily Telegraph via Facebook).
Braith Anasta’s public relationship timeline involves two confirmed long-term commitments that ended with limited verified explanations, leaving social media to fill in the gaps.
Clarity check
Confirmed facts
- Braith Anasta is a former NRL player with 288 games (Wikipedia).
- He is a sports presenter on NRL 360 (Kate Waterhouse).
- He was married to Jodi Gordon (Wikipedia).
- He was engaged to Rachel Lee (The Daily Telegraph via Facebook).
What’s unclear
- Exact reasons for the split with Jodi Gordon (no high-confidence source).
- Current relationship status with Rachel Lee (only low-confidence social posts).
- Exact date of the 2022 split from Rachel Lee (Daily Telegraph says 2022 but no specific month).
- Alleged new romance in 2025 (based on unverified Instagram and X posts).
“NRL legend Braith Anasta has admitted his relationship is in trouble.”
— news.com.au report, September 2022
“He has been single since his abrupt split from fiancée Rachel Lee in 2022.”
— The Daily Telegraph, via Facebook, 2025
Anasta’s 288-game NRL career places him in the company of other league stalwarts such as Johnathan Thurston and James Tedesco, both of whom also built notable post-playing careers. For rugby league fans, the gap between what is confirmed and what is speculated about Anasta’s personal life is wide. The lack of authoritative primary sources means that much of the public narrative is shaped by low-confidence social media posts.
The consequence: anyone following his story must treat each new claim with caution until a verified, high-tier source steps in.
Frequently asked questions
What is Braith Anasta’s real name?
Braith Anastasakis (Wikipedia).
How many NRL games did Braith Anasta play?
He played 288 NRL games (Wikipedia).
Is Braith Anasta still married to Jodi Gordon?
No. They separated in 2016 after three years of marriage (Wikipedia).
Who is Braith Anasta’s current partner?
As of 2025, reports are mixed: some suggest he is single, while low-confidence social posts claim a new romance (news.com.au on X; Instagram).
What does Braith Anasta do now?
He is a TV host on NRL 360 and a sports agent at Sea Roos Sports (Kate Waterhouse; Wikipedia).
Did Braith Anasta win a premiership?
Yes, he won one NRL premiership (Wikipedia).
How many State of Origin games did Braith Anasta play?
He played 10 State of Origin matches (Wikipedia).
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