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Foran Celebrates Auckland Farewell
As Kieran Foran approaches the conclusion of his rugby league career in 2025, his story will largely be intertwined with his roots in Auckland, despite most of his career taking place in Australia.
Foran's journey began and thrived near Go Media Stadium, where he played his final game on New Zealand soil, leading the Titans to a 24-16 victory against the Warriors.
This achievement in 2025 would have seemed unlikely when he joined the Kiwi club in late 2016, particularly after stepping away from the sport earlier that year to manage personal challenges.
Furthermore, the prospect of playing a 17th season appeared even more improbable after he faced a severe shoulder injury while competing for the Kiwis in 2019, with surgeons suggesting that retirement was imminent at that point.
Defying the odds, Foran took a moment to reflect on his last game in the city that has significantly influenced his life, surrounded by family amidst the bustling atmosphere beneath the stadium shortly after the match.