Sydney, Australia, November 9, 2025 – Kieran Foran has been congratulated by the New Zealand Rugby League ahead of the last match of his decorated career for the Kiwis in their clash against Toa Sāmoa in the Pacific Championships final at CommBank Stadium in Sydney today.

The game will leave Foran (Kiwi #757) with a total of 352 top level appearances comprising 34 Tests and 318 NRL matches for five clubs.

He will finish as the oldest player to appear at Test level for the Kiwis at 35 years, 200 days, ahead of his former teammate Benji Marshall – the next oldest – who was 34 years, 257 days when he played his final international in 2019.

Foran’s Test career, spanning 17 seasons since his debut in 2009, is also the longest in the Kiwis’ history.

“The New Zealand rugby league community congratulates Kieran on a remarkable career,” said New Zealand Rugby League CEO Greg Peters.

“He has always worn the Kiwi jersey with such pride, passion and courage overcoming so many challenges along the way.

“Kieran’s contribution to our game has been immense and he will leave a lasting legacy for all to follow.

“As one of New Zealand’s greatest sportsmen, it’s so fitting his last match is in the Kiwi jersey and in the Pacific Championships final.”

An Ellerslie Eagles junior, Foran was 19 when he made his Test debut in the centres against England in Huddersfield on November 7, 2009.

He was in the New Zealand side which beat Australia 22-14 in the 2014 Four Nations final while putting together a run of three consecutive wins over the Kangaroos in 2014-2015 before conquering the Australians by a record 30-0 margin to claim the inaugural Pacific Cup crown in 2023.

Of the 33 Tests he has played to date the Kiwis have won 21 while losing 12.

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