Former South Sydney Rabbitohs player Sam Burgess. Photo / PhotosportRussell Crowe was one of Sam Burgess' closest allies but a report claims their relationship is strained in the wake of explosive allegations. Russell Crowe's relationship with Sam Burgess is not what it once was, according to a report. The brilliant tale behind this Russell Crowe and Sam Burgess photo http://t.co/d3EGEpsfNM pic.twitter.com/GZnUXkB4C7 — Balls.ie (@ballsdotie) October 6, 2014Crowe has been a close ally of Burgess' over the years. The NRL Integrity Unit and NSW Police have launched investigations after The Australian published the allegations against Burgess.

Source: New Zealand Herald October 11, 2020 00:11 UTC