South Sydney owner Russell Crowe apologises for Luke Keary bonding night tirade

UPDATE: Rabbitohs co-owner Russell Crowe publicly apologises after the future of South Sydney star Luke Keary is cast in doubt due to a spat between the pair.

Russell Crowe looks on during NRL match Sydney Roosters v South Sydney Rabbitohs at Allianz Stadium. pic. Phil Hillyard

SOUTH Sydney co-owner Russell Crowe has apologised for berating five-eighth Luke Keary during a team bonding session last month.

Crowe took to social media to say sorry after Seven News reported Keary had stormed out of the session at the Oscar-winning actor’s property at Coffs Harbour after being chided for his performance in 2015.

It is believed the entire team was criticised for their performances last season by Crowe, but Keary had been singled out after the boozy session.

“Luke Keary situation entirely my fault,” Crowe tweeted on Wednesday.

“A bit of banter that went too far. I’ve apologised.

“He is a natural leader and great for our club.”

Luke Keary situation entirely my fault. A bit of banter that went too far. I've apologised. He is a natural leader and great for our club.

— Russell Crowe (@russellcrowe) January 19, 2016

While Crowe is said to have torn shreds off the entire squad for their performance in 2015, Keary stormed out of a drinking session after he was berated by Crowe in front of his teammates.

The five-eighth is off contract at the end of the season and already attracting interest from rival clubs.

News Corp first got wind of the fallout two weeks ago as Keary continues to be linked to a move to Gold Coast Titans, who have lost Kane Elgey for the season due to knee injury.

But Keary is signed until the end of 2016 and Souths are now unlikely to release the player at this late stage.

Keary, 23, played 24 matches for Souths last season, scoring four tries.

Originally published as South Sydney owner Russell Crowe apologises for Luke Keary bonding night tirade