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Sam Burgess has taken another big step towards rebuilding his life after football and a series of off-field scandals by joining forces with pub baron Stu Laundy to buy a sprawling waterfront hotel.
Burgess, along with older brother Luke, snapped up a share in the $38million dollar Bayview Hotel at Woy Woy which changed hands last week following a major bidding war amongst Sydney's pub tsars.
The large-scale waterfront hotel, which had been run for several decades by the Narvo family, set a new record price for the NSW Central Coast when it was bought by Stu Laundy and legendary publican father Arthur.
Partners: Sam Burgess (L) has gone into business with Arthur and Stu Laundy (pictured) along with brother Luke
BUY IN: Sam and Luke Burgess snap up share in $38million Bayview Hotel, Woy Woy
SOUTHS DIGS: The Bayview Hotel in Woy Woy is already considered a Rabbitohs stronghold
And a representative for the Laundy family confirmed exclusively to Daily Mail Australia that both Luke and Sam Burgess had become shareholders in the deal.
"Sam and Luke were interested in making a foray into the pub business so this deal worked out perfectly for where they were looking to start," the rep said.
"We're thrilled to be going into business with them."
Daily Mail Australia understands the brothers bought a minor but undisclosed share in the hotel which had also attracted interest from Merivale boss Justin Hemmes.
But in what was the first joint purchase deal between Stuart and Arthur, the Laundy's prevailed with the keys set to be
