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Matthew Shaw

Richie Myler taunted over Helen Skelton split after return from injury

Richie Myler was heckled by rival fans as he returned to the rugby field for the first time following his high-profile split from Helen Skelton.

The Leeds Rhinos fullback made his first appearance in over three months after suffering an abductor injury in the first game of the season, but it's fair to say it didn't go to plan.

Myler's side suffered a 23-8 defeat against a Salford side that had lost their last six matches and hadn't won since last playing Leeds in March. But it was an even more torrid afternoon for Myler, who was on the receiving end of abuse from Salford fans throughout the game.

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He was involved in an altercation with a Red Devils player shortly after half-time, which instigated a stream of chants. The most notable was a show of support for his wife as they sang 'There's only one Helen Skelton'.

Myler is now understood to be in a new relationship with Stephanie Thirkhill, the daughter of the club's President, Andrew. Salford fans went on to goad Myler as his side fell to defeat, chanting at him about the score as the hosts went on to win.

Myler has enjoyed quite the career, winning two Challenge Cup Finals, the Lance Todd trophy and he has previously played for England.

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