Randwick City Council has thrown its support behind the South Sydney Rabbitohs making Allianz Stadium in Moore Park, Sydney their regular home ground for NRL fixtures believing it will be easier for local fans.
Randwick Councillors unanimously supported a motion to back the bid by writing to the Premier and sharing a community petition at their April meeting.
Randwick Mayor Dylan Parker said the Rabbitohs were more than just a football club – “they are a vital part of the region’s identity and community fabric”.
“The South Sydney Rabbitohs are one of the oldest and most iconic clubs in the country. Their story is deeply intertwined with our communities in Randwick and the southeast,” Mayor Parker said.
“From local junior footy to the elite level, the Rabbitohs represent passion, resilience and connection.”
In 2023 the club moved their administration and training facilities to Maroubra – located in the Randwick LGA – in a new purpose-built high-performance centre developed in partnership with Randwick Council.
“It makes perfect sense for Souths to play out of Allianz Stadium, which is not only closer to their heartland and supporters, but also one of the best sporting venues in the country,” the Mayor said.
“This move will make it easier for local fans to support their team and help drive economic activity across our suburbs.”
Council also noted the Rabbitohs’ strong grassroots presence in Randwick, with the Heffron Centre in Maroubra serving as the club’s training base and Centre of Excellence, and the thriving Souths Juniors competition nurturing future stars.
Randwick Council will write to NSW Premier Chris Minns, Minister for Sport Stephen Kamper, Venues NSW, and the South Sydney Rabbitohs to formally express its support for the Allianz Stadium plan.
