The South Sydney Rabbitohs have announced today that Ben Lowe has re-signed with the Club for the 2009 and 2010 seasons.

Lowe, a 23 year old back-rower, made his NRL debut in round two this season, and has gone on to play six first grade games, scoring two tries.

Rabbitohs CEO Shane Richardson said the signing of Ben Lowe will further bolster the Rabbitohs squad for the next two seasons.

“Ben has shown he has what it takes to make it in the NRL and we’re very pleased to have him with us for the next two seasons,” Mr Richardson said.

“He is a young, mobile forward and he has a very bright future in our game. We’re looking forward to seeing him develop further in a Rabbitohs jersey over the next two years.”

Biography

Name: Ben Lowe

DOB: 13 March 1985

Junior Club: Newtown Lions, Toowoomba

Position: Lock/Second-row

Height: 188cm

Weight: 101kg

First Grade debut: Rabbitohs vs Bulldogs, ANZ Stadium, 21 March 2008 (Round 2)

NRL Games: 6

NRL Tries: 2

NRL Points: 8