More Rabbitohs News

News on the trials and tribulations of Russell's beloved Rabbitohs abounds these days. Here are some links with additional goings-on:

The Australian

League HQ

Sportal.co.nz

Herald-Sun

Russell on the Rabbitohs

The Rabbitoh's website has words from Russell Crowe on everything that's going on with his team:

"The reports of our demise have been greatly exaggerated," Crowe said.

"Today the board applauded Peter's achievements in lifting the South Sydney club and collectively we thanked him for his gargantuan effort over the past two years."

"Right now it's my belief that what South Sydney needs is the continuity, knowledge and experience that both Nick Pappas and Shane Richardson bring."

"Both men come from within the Souths family and both men understand intimately how to take advantage of the progress the club has made."

New appointments have now been made:

Nicholas Pappas--non-Executive Chairman

Shane Richardson-Chief Executive Officer

Coach John Lang-Football Consultant

Hopefully, all this means that things will settle down for the Rabbitohs, and that they can get back to playing games. And that the board and officers can get back to the business of running the club.

Russell & Peter Not on Speaking Terms

Further news on Russell and Peter Holmes a Court from The Sunday Telegraph:

"The rift has become so bitter that Crowe was allocated a box on the western side of Bluetongue Stadium for last night's match against the Storm, while Holmes a Court was banished to the eastern side of the ground.

Rabbitohs sponsors were told both agreed to attend the game, but neither turned up, while 8000 loyal supporters did make the journey to the Central Coast.

Having retreated to his Nana Glen farm in Coffs Harbour through the week, Crowe intended to attend the match but was forced to cancel at the last minute due to personal reasons."

Rabbitohs Problems

In the wake of Peter Holmes a Court's departure as executive chairman of the South Sydney Rabbitohs, rumors have abounded--not only about the Rabbitohs, but centered around the National Rugby League as a whole.

Because of a funding crisis in the NRL, some Sydney clubs have been predicted to fall, and Holmes a Court has been the first club boss to say that his team might not make it. He says that the club has already lost millions, and that the club would need another 4000 members to break even over the next couple of years.

The Rabbitohs have posted assurances on the official club website to assure their members and corporate sponsors that the club is doing everything in its power to achieve its goals.

Amid all this, Russell Crowe, as Rabbitohs co-owner, is set to officially appoint Holmes a Court's replacement next week, with Anthony Bell rumored to be taking the reins.

As Russell fans, we hope all this will be cleared up and will do so in the Rabbitoh's (and rugby league) favor. Russell has put not only money and time, but heart, into this club and this game.

Holmes a Court Leaving Rabbitohs

According to Australian newspaper, the Sunday Telegraph, Peter Holmes a Court is stepping down as executive chairman of the South Sydney Rabbitohs, the National Rugby League team co-owned by Russell Crowe.

Apparently, this was planned all along, as Holmes a Court says that "I've been very hands-on and I've led the charge for three years. I always said I'd do it for the first three years and then hand over to someone else."

Also according to Holmes a Court, Crowe will appoint the next chairman. He will remain on the Rabbitohs board, and will play a part in team sponsorship.