From match day to wedding day: rugby star Vincent Tshituka ties the knot

Congratulations are in order for rugby star Vincent Tshituka and Katlego Monare, who just got married!

The couple, who tied the knot on Saturday, July 26, took to social media to announce that they exchanged nuptials and said yes to “forever”.

Monare walked down the aisle in a custom Vonvé Bridal Couture gown that featured a strapless sweetheart and corset-style bodice design. 

The bride looked ethereal as she simply paired the stunning wedding gown with pearl earrings and a sleek bun, while Tshituka kept it classic as he wore a black tuxedo.

The newlywed couple captioned their joint post: “Sneak peek to Our Forever. Thank you to everybody that celebrated with us and for all the well wishes.”

On Sunday, July 27, Monare took to TikTok to share a close-up look of how stunning she looked before she says “I do” and the post garnered nearly 295 000 views and 72 000 likes.

“Took this before walking down the aisle to get married to my best friend #vinceandkatget married,” the caption read.

The pair have been giving fans a glimpse of their romantic life through their joint TikTok account, V&K.

They even shared how their love story began in 2022 and two years later in November 2024, Tshituka paid lobola.

“She looks so good in Congolese Attire,” they captioned the post.

In December 2024, they shared their beach engagement photoshoot with their followers in an Instagram carousel post, as Monare also showcased her dazzling oval-shaped diamond ring.

Monare wrote in her post: “I’m looking right at the other half of me.”

The couple’s wedding post was flooded with congratulatory messages as they embarked on a new chapter in their love story.

“Congrats, Katli, OMG this is soo beautiful,” @thee_barbiegirl commented.

While @_taye.m said: “Rags to riches, talk about living in God’s abundance… Springboks debut and wife in the same month.”

"Congratulations, champ! Make an incredibly beautiful life together," @iamvineshmaharaj wrote.

Tshituka joins the list of many rugby players in SA who have embarked on a new chapter in their lives, whether it is marriage or expecting a child.

Among them are Faf de Klerk, Eben Etzebeth and Handre Pollard, who announced the joyful news about growing their families.