Former New Zealand international Jared Waerea-Hargreaves will retire at the end of the Super League season, the Roosters premiership winner announced.
Waerea-Hargreaves, 36, is currently contracted to Hull KR in his 17th year of top grade rugby league.
Waerea-Hargreaves made his debut for Manly in 2009, playing six games, but then went on to make a club-record 310 appearances for the Sydney Roosters, where he won three NRL grand finals and three World Club Challenge titles.
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“As I reflect on my journey and 18 seasons in rugby league, I have so much gratitude for the game itself,” Waerea-Hargreaves said.
Jared Waerea-Hargreaves will retire at the end of the season. Getty
“Rugby league has given me the honour of representing my country, life-long friends and memories that I’ll cherish forever.
“To Manly, thank you for giving me my first opportunity as an 18-year-old. To the Roosters, my home. Thank you to Robbo [Roosters coach Trent Robinson], [Roosters chairman] Nick [Politis] and everyone who was a part of my time at the club, your support and guidance has shaped me into the player and more importantly, the man I am today.
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“To my current club Hull KR, thank you for giving my family and I this opportunity. It has already exceeded all of our expectations and I am looking forward to finishing off the 2025 season with the lads.
Waerea-Hargreaves playing for Manly in 2009. Getty
“To the fans, I’ve been incredibly lucky to have been supported wherever I’ve played. Thank you for your support over the years.
“And finally, to my wife, kids and family. Thank you for your unwavering support every step of the way. I love you very much and look forward to our next chapter.”
He also played 33 tests for New Zealand, with his last test in 2022 at the World Cup against Ireland.
“He’s arguably one of the best front-rowers of all time,” Hull KR coach Willie Peters said.
