We witnessed some sporting history on Saturday, with Joel Tomkins being handed his international rugby union debut while brother Sam played for England in the Rugby League World Cup, but they are by no means the only sporting siblings to enjoy success.
The fighting Smiths
When Liam Smith claimed the British light-middleweight title he joined brothers Paul and Stephen as Lonsdale belt holders to make history as the first time in the 104-year history of the belt that three brothers held it simultaneously. What's more, youngest brother Callum is already an English champion and should easily grab a Lonsdale belt himself - he may just have to wait for Paul to give up his super-middleweight crown unless he moves up or down a weight first.
Jack & Bobby Charlton
The Charlton brothers played a huge part in England's glorious 1966 World Cup victory, and both are huge figures in football in their own right. Bobby is still England and Manchester United's record goalscorer, was a European Footballer of the Year and bagged two as they became the first English side to win the European Cup in 1968. Jack was a Leeds stalwart who won the league and FA Cup. Jack went on to become one of the best managers in Republic of Ireland history.
Alistair & Jonny Brownlee
The Yorkshire duo have been the driving force behind a huge growth in popularity for triathlon in the UK, mainly due to their enormous success. Younger brother Jonny is a six-time world champion and Olympic bronze medallist, but he's still behind his brother Alistair - who claimed gold at the London 2012 Olympic Games.
The Burgess brothers
There must be something in the Yorkshire water to create four hulking brothers who all made rugby league history when Sam, Luke, Tom and George all played for the South Sydney Rabbitohs this year. Sam, George and Tom also got the nod for England in the World Cup, but spare a thought for poor Luke who missed out on a place in Steve McNamara's squad.
Ruby & Katie Walsh
Into the world of horse racing we go, where there have been other successful siblings such as the Hills, but over the jumps Katie has really made a name for herself in one of the toughest sports going. She came third in this year's Grand National - the best ever finish for a female jockey, and often is right up there with celebrated brother Ruby - who has over 1900 including the National.
