Russell Crowe says devotion to the Rabbitohs cost his marriage

Actor Russell Crowe has admitted his decision to buy the South Sydney Rabbitohs probably cost him his marriage. 

In an in-depth interview with CBS news, Crowe said the acquisition took a lot of work, and he was unable to balance his film and family commitments. 

"It took a lot of work, man, you know? It took a lot of work, and I already had an extremely busy schedule," he told reporter Seth Diane at his Nana Glen, NSW property. 

"For me, taking over South Sydney and inspiring a new generation of South Sydney kids is about community independence," he said. 

"It's also come with a massive increase in the value of what the club is, so that's all good, too." 

"But it's taken a lot of work, and it's probably cost me a marriage."

Crowe married Danielle Spencer in 2003, and they separated after two children and nine years of marriage. 

"Well, making a film is my job," said Crowe. "And my wife clearly understands what my job is. But to her, I suppose, the football situation was needlessly taking myself away."