The Day Greg Inglis Became a Rabbitoh
Few signings in Rugby League history have sent shockwaves through the sport quite like the moment Greg Inglis committed his future to the South Sydney Rabbitohs.
When the Club announced the arrival of the Test centre on a three-year deal ahead of the 2011 season, it instantly became one of the most significant recruitment moments in the modern era. Bookmakers immediately moved the Rabbitohs into Premiership contention, installing South Sydney as second favourites behind St George Illawarra.
Inglis didn’t just live up to the hype. He exceeded it.
Across 146 games for the Rabbitohs, Inglis amassed 285 points and cemented himself as one of the most dominant players to ever wear the Red and Green. His time at South Sydney was decorated with accolades:
- Two-time George Piggins Medallist
- Dally M Fullback of the Year
- Queensland State of Origin Captain
- Premiership winner in 2014
- Inducted into the NRL Hall of Fame in 2025
But beyond the titles and statistics, Inglis brought something even greater - presence. His trademark fend, long-range tries, leadership, and passion for the Club transformed South Sydney on and off the field.
His signing marked a turning point. A moment that signalled the Rabbitohs were no longer rebuilding, they were rising. And when Inglis helped deliver the Premiership in 2014, the significance of that decision became clear. It was the beginning of a new era, powered by one of the greatest to ever play the game.
A moment that shaped the future of the Club and reminded the Rugby League world that South Sydney is, and always will be, a powerhouse of the sport.
