Rabbitohs and Keebra Park State High School Extend Elite Pathways Partnership
The South Sydney Rabbitohs are proud to announce an extension of their partnership with Keebra Park State High School, aimed at creating an elite pathway for talented players in south-east Queensland.
The two-year agreement, running from 1 October 2026 to 30 September 2028, reflects the Club's commitment to developing players both within its local district and on a national scale. Keebra Park State High School is a leading public school in south-east Queensland, with a strong reputation for achievement across academic, sporting, cultural and creative fields.
Under the partnership, students in the Keebra Park State High School will have access to the Rabbitohs' Elite Pathways and Player Development (EPPD) program. The Rabbitohs logo will also feature on Academy apparel, reflecting the shared commitment of both organisations to developing the next generation of players. The Rabbitohs will support the school with regular visits from pathways staff, access to the Club's Elite Pathways and Player Development resources, and professional development for Academy coaches and staff.
Rabbitohs CEO, Blake Solly, said: "Keebra Park State High School has a proud Rugby League tradition and a reputation for developing quality young players and people.
“The first three years of the partnership have been a tremendous success, and we are looking forward to continue growing the strength of the relationship with Keebra Park and opening pathways for talented players to achieve their dreams of reaching the NRL.
“We are fortunate enough to have a number of Keebra graduates in our squad – with Payne Haas, David Fifita and Jai Arrow all having studied there. Hopefully they will be joined by more players from Keebra Park State High School in future years."
Keebra Park Rugby League Academy Head of Department, Peter Norman, said: “We are thrilled to extend our partnership with the South Sydney Rabbitohs for another two years.
“Both organisations share a rich history of success in Rugby League and have strongly aligned values.
“The way Blake and the entire club continue to support Keebra Park Old Boy, Jai Arrow, throughout his battle with MND demonstrates how much they care for their people.
“Our relationship has grown from strength-to-strength across the first three years and we look forward to seeing this continue to flourish well into the future.”
