THERE was baby joy for Saints last week as both Alex Walmsley and Zeb Taia celebrated the birth of their newest bundles of joy.

Both players missed out on Friday's game against Hull KR, with Al welcoming his second son Cassius on the evening of the fixture.

Coach Justin Holbrook revealed the prop was in line to play – but he left the ground at 6.30pm after being told being partner Simone had gone into labour.

In an Instagram post welcoming his baby son, he said: "No more fitting day to announce the arrival of this perfect little bundle of joy.

"Cassius Alexander Walmsley born 29/03/19 8:42pm weighing 6lb11oz.

"Atticus’s reign of terror is officially over as there is new sheriff in town.

"Happy Mother’s Day Simone, you’re incredible and the boys and I love you indefinitely."

Fellow forward Zeb Taia celebrated becoming a dad for the third time on Wednesday, March 27, with the arrival of baby girl Lola.

He took to Instagram to share the happy news saying: "Welcome to the world my baby Girl!! Daddy loves you so much 😘

"Lola Drea Seikura Taia, Born 27/03/19 @ 4:15am, 7lb 5oz

"So proud of my wife @nikkitaia for going through that pain drug free!!

"I don’t know how you did it but you did.. must of been my Back massages!!!

"Love you Babe.. Yeah the NETBALL Team"

Congratulations to both!