Kieran Foran’s decorated NRL career will come to an end at the conclusion of the 2025 season, officially drawing the curtain on his remarkable 17-year journey in rugby league.
The 34-year-old announced on Friday that he will retire this year, finishing his career with close to 315 NRL appearances, with his final game to be played for the Gold Coast Titans against the Wests Tigers in September.
Although the veteran five-eighth was off-contract at the end of 2025 and had been linked with an overseas move to close out his career, he confirmed he will instead retire from the game.
“I’ll be hanging the boots up at the end of the season and moving onto the next phase of my life,” Foran said.
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“I want to thank all five of the clubs that I’ve played for over my career.
“I want to pay tribute to the teammates I’ve had at those clubs and the supporters and fans of each and every one of those clubs that have supported me across my time wearing their club colours.”
Since making his debut as an 18-year-old for Manly in 2009, Foran has gone on to win a premiership with the club in 2011 and represent New Zealand in 31 Test matches.
After leaving the Sea Eagles at the end of the 2015 season, the half-back played for the Eels, Warriors, and Bulldogs before returning to Manly in 2021 and 2022, and is now set to conclude his career with the Titans.
Having been both the coach who gave Foran his debut and the one he will retire under, Des Hasler praised Foran as one of the game’s ultimate competitors.
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"It's been an absolute privilege to coach one of the NRL's ultimate competitors," Hasler said.
"His career has been quite a journey which he has had to navigate highs and lows, but what he has achieved over the past 17 seasons truly epitomises his character and perseverance.
"Since he debuted, his fighting spirit has become legendary and, in his words, he has always been all-in.
"This won't change for the remainder of his final season.
"His story and journey won't be lost to the game when he hangs up the boots and his future in mentoring young men and women will ensure his legacy continues."