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Crowe invests in Australian rugby club

Published Sunday, Mar 19 2006, 19:01 GMT | By Dave West
Crowe invests in Australian rugby club

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Russell Crowe has invested in a majority share of South Sydney rugby club the Rabbitohs.

The Oscar-winning actor and dedicated rugby league fan attended a club meeting to see his bid get a 75.8% approval vote – just over the 75% required.

Crowe, who partnered businessman Peter Holmes a Court to make the bid, also has a home in the city.
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