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Super League club Castleford Tigers have some ambitious plans and Martin Jepson’s latest focus is a Hollywood actor familiar to rugby league fans.

Castleford are seeking new investors as they plan to move further up the Super League table following an underwhelming 2024 season.

The Hollywood actor in question is none other than Russell Crowe. Castleford are seeking new investors and it is understood that includes early-stage discussions with Crowe.

This is according to our fellow National World title, The Yorkshire Post, with James O’Brien reporting the latest information.
Crowe has been a co-owner of South Sydney Rabbitohs since 2006 and was a central figure in taking Sam Burgess and his brothers to the NRL, culminating in the club’s first title in 43 years.

The 60-year-old recently denied reports he wanted to sell his stake in the Rabbitohs, branding them ‘conspiracy theories’.

Crowe bought a small stake in football club Leeds United last year and while there is no suggestion a deal between the actor and Castleford is close, ‘The Yorkshire Post understands he has not dismissed Castleford’s approach out of hand’.

Jepson, meanwhile, stated in October his desire to bring in more investment to the Tigers.

“I recognise that I cannot do it all on my own,” he stated in October. “I have always said that we would be open to new investment into the club and would welcome the opportunity to speak to any individuals interested in joining me on this journey to help realise our collective ambition.”

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