SYDNEY, NEW SOUTH WALES - MARCH 28: Kieran Foran of the Eels looks on during the round four NRL match between the Wests Tigers and the Parramatta Eels at ANZ Stadium on March 28, 2016 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Matt Blyth/Getty Images)

Warriors managing director Jim Doyle tonight confirmed Kiwi standoff Kieran Foran has signed a one-year deal with the club for the 2017 NRL season.

Doyle made the announcement to Vodafone Warriors members attending the club’s annual members’ forum at Mount Smart Stadium.

He said the 26-year-old Foran had told him at the weekend that a move to Auckland was his preference as he continues to rebuild his life and resume his playing career.

“I’ve been in touch with Kieran regularly this year to offer support as he has dealt with the well-documented challenges he has been facing,” said Doyle.

“We have worked through the option of coming to Auckland carefully with him. There has been much to consider in creating an environment for Kieran to not only return to football but also to put all the support around him that he needs.

“I’m delighted that following those discussions, Kieran has now decided to join the Vodafone Warriors. The next step is to work alongside the NRL to cover off all requirements to have the contract registered.”

Auckland-born Foran moved to Australia with his family as a youngster and is now in line to live in the city for the first time since he was 10 when he joins the Vodafone Warriors for their first offseason training programme under just-appointed new head coach Stephen Kearney.

“I’ve had a lot of time to think about my future over the last few months,” said Foran from Sydney.

“Initially footy was the furthest thing from my mind and I needed time away from the game. More recently the desire to play again has completely returned and I’m very keen to make a big contribution next year.

“While I had other options, coming to Auckland emerged as the best decision for me. Being in a new environment was important but I’m also incredibly excited by the potential of the club and the quality roster it has. I can’t wait to be part of the team and I want to play a major role in 2017 in taking the club to the next level.

“I have so many people to thank for making this happen and for supporting me through what’s been a tough period.

“Now I want to repay them. The Vodafone Warriors have so much to offer and I’m looking forward to working with so many players I know from the Kiwis as well as Mooks (Stephen Kearney).”

Warriors 2024 Player Movements

2024 Gains
Kurt Capewell (Brisbane Broncos, 2026), Chanel Harris-Tavita (2026), Roger Tuivasa-Sheck (2026)
2024 Losses
Josh Curran (Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs), Bayley Sironen (Catalan Dragons), Viliami Vailea (North Queensland Cowboys), Brayden Wiliame (retired)
Re-Signed
Bunty Afoa (2025), Tom Ale (2025), Wayde Egan (2025), Shaun Johnson (2024), Edward Kosi (2025), Ali Leiataua (2025), Marcelo Montoya (2025), Adam Pompey (2025), Jazz Tevaga (2024)
Off Contract 2024
Sanele Aukusitino, Ben Farr, Jackson Frei, Etuate Fukofuka, Shaun Johnson, Valingi Kepu, Patrick Moimoi, Tanner Stowers-Smith, Jazz Tevaga

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