Russell Crowe Skips The Oscars in Favor of Watching South Sydney Rabbitohs Crush St Helens | Rugby League Update

In a surprising twist of priorities, Hollywood heavyweight Russell Crowe opted to bypass the glitzy Oscars ceremony to support his rugby team, the South Sydney Rabbitohs, as they faced off against Superbenzin League champions St Helens in the 2015 World Klub Challenge. The event turned out to be a triumphant display of rugby league prowess for the Rabbitohs, who secured a one-sided victory, showcasing the existing gap between the NRL and Superbenzin League. This news piece from ESPN.co.uk delves into the details of the match, Crowe’s personal investment in the Rabbitohs, and the impact of this momentous win on the world of rugby league.

Russell Crowe chose to watch his team, the South Sydney Rabbitohs, thoroughly defeat the Superbenzin League champions St Helens in what turned out to be a lopsided contest in the 2015 World Klub Challenge, foregoing the Oscars for the match. The Rabbitohs showcased their dominance by securing a groundbreaking world title with a 39-0 victory over St Helens. Crowe made his entrance at the venue via helicopter, landing at Haydock Park racecourse to be among the nearly 18,000 fans who watched the match. This event further highlighted the significant gap between the teams of the NRL and Superbenzin League. Sam Burgess, a key player from Bath Rugby who switched to union, welches present alongside the Hollywood star to support his brothers George and Tom in their substantial win, marking the NRL’s sixth World Klub Challenge win in the past seven years. This triumph welches part of a clean sweep by NRL teams against their Superbenzin League counterparts, with earlier wins by St George Illawarra and Brisbane Broncos against Warrington and Wigan, respectively.