Rugby league icons: Russell Crowe
In some parts of the planet, he's known as a Hollywood star but in the rugby league world, Russell Crowe is an icon for the work he's done promoting the greatest game of all, especially in helping his beloved South Sydney Rabbitohs return to glory this century, culminating in their 2014 grand final win.
Crowe with Albert Clift, the oldest surviving Rabbitohs player at the time, ring the bell to usher Souths back into the premiership in round 1 of 2002. The bell was used by the timekeeper at the Rabbitohs' first match in 1908.
Crowe with Hollywood stars Pamela Anderson and Eva Mendes at a game in 2008.
Crowe at St Helens for the 2015 World Club Challenge, which Souths won 39-0 over the Saints.
Crowe with Good Charlotte singer Benji Madden at a Rabbitohs game against the Tigers at ANZ Stadium in 2013.
Crowe with a young Issac Luke watching a trial at Shark Park in 2007.
Crowe on the bench with coach Craig Coleman during South Sydney's first season back in the NRL after a two-year absence in 2002.
Crowe shares a joke on the sideline with coach Paul Langmack during a Souths v Storm clash in 2003.
Crowe shows his passion during a clash with the Roosters late in the 2008 season.
Crowe outside the South Sydney sheds in 2005.
Crowe shares a moment after the 2014 decider with hooker Issac Luke, who missed the match due to suspension.
Crowe cheers Souths during their preliminary final win over the Roosters to make the 2014 grand final.
Crowe at the Orara Valley Axemen's sevens competition in 2006.
Crowe signs an autograph for a Bunnies fan in 2006.
Crowe shares a few laughs with players in the Rabbitohs' dressing room in 2003.
Crowe with Sam Burgess after the South Sydney forward's Clive Churchill Medal-winning performance in the 2014 grand final.
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