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1News
2 days ago
- Sport
- 1News
Former Warriors Kieran Foran makes call to retire after 16 years
Kieran Foran will close the curtain on one of rugby league's most-storied careers after confirming his plans to retire at the end of 2025. One of rugby league's great survivors, Foran is set to finish with close to 315 NRL games to his name when he plays his final match for Gold Coast in September. Foran's retirement comes as questions swirl around the future of coach Des Hasler at the club, with the Titans sitting last and looking unlikely to make finals. A premiership-winner at Manly in 2011, Foran also played 31 Tests for New Zealand and is the last player in the NRL to have debuted during the 2000s decade. But beyond all that, Foran will finish as one of the toughest halves to play the game in the NRL era, after a career that experienced more highs and lows than most. ADVERTISEMENT The Kiwi, who turns 35 on Sunday, debuted under Hasler at Manly in 2009 as a hard-running five-eighth, regularly putting his body through the ringer when taking the line on or putting on hits in defence. He won a premiership as a 21-year-old, partnering with Daly Cherry-Evans as one of the youngest combinations in the game's history to take a team to the title. But when the five-eighth was lured to Parramatta in 2016 on a mega four-year deal, the playmaker's path changed significantly. He experienced highly publicised personal issues and has since revealed the mental demons he fought through that period. Foran ended up leaving the Eels for the Warriors after one season, but admitted then it was the toll he put on his body that began to catch up with him. He played just 57 games across four seasons at the Warriors and then Canterbury, at one stage prompting fears of a medical retirement due to a shoulder injury. Foran persisted though, earned a lifeline under Hasler at Manly in 2021 before helping take them back to preliminary final in his first season back at Brookvale. ADVERTISEMENT The No.6 was eventually squeezed out at the end of 2022, but had done enough to extend his career on the Gold Coast. It was there Hasler ultimately joined him in 2024, after making a shock return to coaching at the Titans. Foran reached the 300-game milestone last year, perhaps the most unlikely member of the 55-man group given the fact his career looked over six years ago. "That's something I am so grateful for and proud of," Foran told AAP on reaching the milestone last year. "It's just staying in the fight. If this could be an example or message to anyone out there, it's that good things can come if you stay in the fight. "I'd got to 26 or 27 or 28 and my body just fell apart. Just through sheer wear and tear and not looking after it the way I should have in the early stages of my career. "I would say to the missus: 'Is it worth me keeping going if I'm not playing the footy I want to play? Is my body going to get back to where I need it to?'"
The Advertiser
3 days ago
- Sport
- The Advertiser
'Epitome of courage' - How Foran fought on for 17 years
Kieran Foran has detailed how he defied a broken body and the logic of retirement for years before finally deciding this will be his last season in the NRL. One of rugby league's great survivors, Foran confirmed on Friday he will retire at the end of the season - his 17th - set to finish with close to 315 games to his name. The Gold Coast playmaker will move into a mentoring role with the Titans, while also likely juggling media commitments as part of life after football. Foran's career is one of two halves, after scoring with one of his first touches on debut in 2009 for Manly and winning a premiership two years later. He was one of the best young talents in the game, a tough and hard-running five-eighth who regularly took on the line and defended with little regard for his body. But when he left Manly on a mega four-year deal with Parramatta in 2016, Foran's career and world changed. He battled highly-publicised personal demons, has since opened up about self harm and battled injury after injury that threatened to force him into a medical retirement. Between 2016 and 2020, Foran managed only 66 games across fives season at the Eels, Warriors and Canterbury. Foran, who will turn 35 on Sunday, has previously spoken of privately questioning if he could play on, before a career lifeline arrived from Des Hasler back at Manly in 2021. Five seasons later, he will now finish his career on his own terms. "Over the course of time, there were certain moments of doubt and times where I wasn't sure whether I could keep going or should keep going," Foran said on Friday. "But that inner belief always overrode those doubts. "There's always been an internal belief that I wasn't quite finished and quite done, despite a number of setbacks and surgeries. "I never felt that I'd reached my potential, even all those years ago when I did look like a broken body and a broken soul, I still believed that there was a lot more left." Given the setbacks, it defies logic that Foran will finish his career as the NRL's longest-serving current player. He is also one of 55 members of the 300-game club, and played 31 Tests for New Zealand with wins in the 2014 Four Nations and 2023 Pacific Championship. "I borrowed a phrase from the Maori language ... Te Maia," Hasler said as he sat alongside Foran on Friday. "When translated it means to stand with courage. And doesn't that truly epitomise the man? "To stand with courage both in football and dealing with events in his life off-field. "To stand with courage also means you face consequences. I really think that epitomises him." Foran's relationship with Hasler cannot be understated. The veteran coach gave him his debut him at Manly, signed him to the Bulldogs and offered him the 2021 lifeline at the Sea Eagles. The pair were then reunited on the Gold Coast when Hasler arrived there last year. There is also the potential they could go out together, with questions swirling around Hasler's future. "I came out of high school at 18 and ... I just I held on to every word Dessy said and I still do," Foran said. "I've never seen someone have a desire like Des. Des has a work ethic and and all these incredible traits that I wanted to have myself. "I just felt he really moulded and shaped my game in those early years. I just felt like I owed it to him because of how much he wanted it." Lifeline 13 11 14 beyondblue 1300 22 4636 Kieran Foran has detailed how he defied a broken body and the logic of retirement for years before finally deciding this will be his last season in the NRL. One of rugby league's great survivors, Foran confirmed on Friday he will retire at the end of the season - his 17th - set to finish with close to 315 games to his name. The Gold Coast playmaker will move into a mentoring role with the Titans, while also likely juggling media commitments as part of life after football. Foran's career is one of two halves, after scoring with one of his first touches on debut in 2009 for Manly and winning a premiership two years later. He was one of the best young talents in the game, a tough and hard-running five-eighth who regularly took on the line and defended with little regard for his body. But when he left Manly on a mega four-year deal with Parramatta in 2016, Foran's career and world changed. He battled highly-publicised personal demons, has since opened up about self harm and battled injury after injury that threatened to force him into a medical retirement. Between 2016 and 2020, Foran managed only 66 games across fives season at the Eels, Warriors and Canterbury. Foran, who will turn 35 on Sunday, has previously spoken of privately questioning if he could play on, before a career lifeline arrived from Des Hasler back at Manly in 2021. Five seasons later, he will now finish his career on his own terms. "Over the course of time, there were certain moments of doubt and times where I wasn't sure whether I could keep going or should keep going," Foran said on Friday. "But that inner belief always overrode those doubts. "There's always been an internal belief that I wasn't quite finished and quite done, despite a number of setbacks and surgeries. "I never felt that I'd reached my potential, even all those years ago when I did look like a broken body and a broken soul, I still believed that there was a lot more left." Given the setbacks, it defies logic that Foran will finish his career as the NRL's longest-serving current player. He is also one of 55 members of the 300-game club, and played 31 Tests for New Zealand with wins in the 2014 Four Nations and 2023 Pacific Championship. "I borrowed a phrase from the Maori language ... Te Maia," Hasler said as he sat alongside Foran on Friday. "When translated it means to stand with courage. And doesn't that truly epitomise the man? "To stand with courage both in football and dealing with events in his life off-field. "To stand with courage also means you face consequences. I really think that epitomises him." Foran's relationship with Hasler cannot be understated. The veteran coach gave him his debut him at Manly, signed him to the Bulldogs and offered him the 2021 lifeline at the Sea Eagles. The pair were then reunited on the Gold Coast when Hasler arrived there last year. There is also the potential they could go out together, with questions swirling around Hasler's future. "I came out of high school at 18 and ... I just I held on to every word Dessy said and I still do," Foran said. "I've never seen someone have a desire like Des. Des has a work ethic and and all these incredible traits that I wanted to have myself. "I just felt he really moulded and shaped my game in those early years. I just felt like I owed it to him because of how much he wanted it." Lifeline 13 11 14 beyondblue 1300 22 4636 Kieran Foran has detailed how he defied a broken body and the logic of retirement for years before finally deciding this will be his last season in the NRL. One of rugby league's great survivors, Foran confirmed on Friday he will retire at the end of the season - his 17th - set to finish with close to 315 games to his name. The Gold Coast playmaker will move into a mentoring role with the Titans, while also likely juggling media commitments as part of life after football. Foran's career is one of two halves, after scoring with one of his first touches on debut in 2009 for Manly and winning a premiership two years later. He was one of the best young talents in the game, a tough and hard-running five-eighth who regularly took on the line and defended with little regard for his body. But when he left Manly on a mega four-year deal with Parramatta in 2016, Foran's career and world changed. He battled highly-publicised personal demons, has since opened up about self harm and battled injury after injury that threatened to force him into a medical retirement. Between 2016 and 2020, Foran managed only 66 games across fives season at the Eels, Warriors and Canterbury. Foran, who will turn 35 on Sunday, has previously spoken of privately questioning if he could play on, before a career lifeline arrived from Des Hasler back at Manly in 2021. Five seasons later, he will now finish his career on his own terms. "Over the course of time, there were certain moments of doubt and times where I wasn't sure whether I could keep going or should keep going," Foran said on Friday. "But that inner belief always overrode those doubts. "There's always been an internal belief that I wasn't quite finished and quite done, despite a number of setbacks and surgeries. "I never felt that I'd reached my potential, even all those years ago when I did look like a broken body and a broken soul, I still believed that there was a lot more left." Given the setbacks, it defies logic that Foran will finish his career as the NRL's longest-serving current player. He is also one of 55 members of the 300-game club, and played 31 Tests for New Zealand with wins in the 2014 Four Nations and 2023 Pacific Championship. "I borrowed a phrase from the Maori language ... Te Maia," Hasler said as he sat alongside Foran on Friday. "When translated it means to stand with courage. And doesn't that truly epitomise the man? "To stand with courage both in football and dealing with events in his life off-field. "To stand with courage also means you face consequences. I really think that epitomises him." Foran's relationship with Hasler cannot be understated. The veteran coach gave him his debut him at Manly, signed him to the Bulldogs and offered him the 2021 lifeline at the Sea Eagles. The pair were then reunited on the Gold Coast when Hasler arrived there last year. There is also the potential they could go out together, with questions swirling around Hasler's future. "I came out of high school at 18 and ... I just I held on to every word Dessy said and I still do," Foran said. "I've never seen someone have a desire like Des. Des has a work ethic and and all these incredible traits that I wanted to have myself. "I just felt he really moulded and shaped my game in those early years. I just felt like I owed it to him because of how much he wanted it." Lifeline 13 11 14 beyondblue 1300 22 4636
7NEWS
3 days ago
- Sport
- 7NEWS
NRL champion Kieran Foran calls time on league's most-storied career
Kieran Foran will close the curtain on one of rugby league's most-storied careers after confirming his plans to retire at the end of 2025. One of rugby league's great survivors, Foran is set to finish with close to 315 NRL games to his name when he plays his final match for Gold Coast in September. Foran's retirement comes as questions swirl around the future of coach Des Hasler at the club, with the Titans sitting last and looking unlikely to make finals. A premiership-winner at Manly in 2011, Foran also played 31 Tests for New Zealand and is the last player in the NRL to have debuted during the 2000s decade. But beyond all that, Foran will finish as one of the toughest halves to play the game in the NRL era, after a career that experienced more highs and lows than most. 'I'll be hanging the boots up at the end of the season and moving onto the next phase of my life,' Foran said. '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.' He said it was important that after a 17 year career and playing for five different clubs that he wanted to enjoy the final part of his career. 'I feel that it's important to make it official so I can really enjoy the final part of the season,' he said. 'In a way I came into the season feeling like it could potentially be my last but in saying that, it's been my last year for the past five years. 'I've sort of gone into the past five years believing it could be the end and there's been that little part in me that chased more success. 'I wanted to drain every ounce possible out of myself physically and mentally.' The Kiwi, who turns 35 on Sunday, debuted under Hasler at Manly in 2009 as a hard-running five-eighth, regularly putting his body through the ringer when taking the line on or putting on hits in defence. He won a premiership as a 21-year-old, partnering with Daly Cherry-Evans as one of the youngest combinations in the game's history to take a team to the title. But when the five-eighth was lured to Parramatta in 2016 on a mega four-year deal, the playmaker's path changed significantly. He experienced highly publicised personal issues and has since revealed the mental demons he fought through that period. Foran ended up leaving the Eels for the Warriors after one season, but admitted then it was the toll he put on his body that began to catch up with him. He played just 57 games across four seasons at the Warriors and then Canterbury, at one stage prompting fears of a medical retirement due to a shoulder injury. Foran persisted though, earned a lifeline under Hasler at Manly in 2021 before helping take them back to preliminary final in his first season back at Brookvale. The No.6 was eventually squeezed out at the end of 2022, but had done enough to extend his career on the Gold Coast. It was there Hasler ultimately joined him in 2024, after making a shock return to coaching at the Titans. Foran reached the 300-game milestone last year, perhaps the most unlikely member of the 55-man group given the fact his career looked over six years ago. Titans CEO Steve Mitchell said Foran's impact on the game had been significant. 'When people remember Kieran Foran, they'll remember a true competitor,' Mitchell said. 'He's one of the toughest players I've seen, both physically and mentally. 'He has brought so much to our club since joining us and the impact he has had extends beyond what he's given us on field. 'He's been nominated for the Ken Stephen Medal for his work in the community and the leadership he's shown with our younger players has been phenomenal. 'I'm thrilled to say Kieran will be staying a Titan even in his retirement, as he will take up a role with the club into 2026.'
Perth Now
3 days ago
- Sport
- Perth Now
NRL's ‘ultimate competitor' calls it quits
NRL veteran Kieran Foran says he wants the Gold Coast Titans to plan for 2026, confirming he'll retire at the end of his 17th season, ending a stellar career that spanned five clubs. Foran, 34, will play his 310th match against the Brisbane Broncos on Sunday and, with the club also set to move on coach Des Hasler, said the time was right for him to hang up his boots. 'This is a game I have loved ever since I was a young boy, so coming to the decision was a difficult one … but it's now something that I'm really comfortable with,' Foran said. 'Announcing my retirement now allows the club time to plan for 2026 and it also allows me to start preparing for my future after football. 'I'm still as competitive as ever and every time I pull on the Titans jersey over the next few months, I'm going to be giving everything I've got.' Foran began his NRL career with Manly in 2009 and played 196 games for the club across two stints. He also spent time with the Parramatta Eels (nine games), New Zealand Warriors (17 games), Canterbury Bankstown Bulldogs (40 games) and the Titans (47 games to date). He also won an NRL premiership as well as Four Nations and Pacific Championships titles with New Zealand, having captained his country. 'I'm most proud of the fact I've been able to live out my dream as a young boy and go on to play 17 seasons in the NRL,' he said. 'The joy that has brought to my family, extended family, friends and fans of our game and the lessons that I've learnt along the way will help me immensely in the next phase of my life.' '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. 'From my early teammates to the current group here at the Titans, I've formed lifelong friendships and bonds that I'm forever grateful for.' Foran spent much of his career playing under Hasler, who handed him his debut almost two decades ago, and lauded him as 'one of the NRL's ultimate competitors'. '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,' Hasler said. '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.'
Cision Canada
3 days ago
- Business
- Cision Canada
Foran Receives Shareholder Approval to Complete Second Tranche of $350M Offering
Second Tranche for Gross Proceeds of $54M Expected to Close on or about July 11, 2025 All amounts are in Canadian dollars unless stated otherwise VANCOUVER, BC, July 10, 2025 /CNW/ - Foran Mining Corporation (TSX: FOM) (OTCQX: FMCXF) ("Foran" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that at a special meeting of shareholders of the Company held today (the "Meeting"), the shareholders approved the resolutions required in connection with completing the second tranche of the Company's previously announced $350 million offering (the "Offering"). A total of 213,580,000 common shares of the Company were cast, representing 54.2% of the total issued and outstanding voting common shares of the Company ("Common Shares") as at the record date of May 22, 2025. Further information and details of the Meeting and the matters brought before the Meeting are contained in the Company's Management Information Circular dated May 30, 2025 (the "Circular), which is available on SEDAR+ at and on the Company's website at Of the votes cast at the Meeting, 211,858,296 Common Shares representing 99.2%, were voted in favour of the Share Issuance Resolution (as defined in the Circular). A report of the voting results of the Meeting has been filed on SEDAR+. As a result of receiving the requisite shareholder approval at the Meeting, the Company intends to close the second tranche of the Offering for aggregate gross proceeds of approximately $54 million (the "Second Tranche Offering") on or about July 11, 2025. About Foran Mining Foran Mining is a copper-zinc-gold-silver exploration and development company, committed to supporting a greener future and empowering communities while creating value for our stakeholders. The McIlvenna Bay project is located entirely within the documented traditional territory of the Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation, comprises the infrastructure and works related to development activities of the Company, and hosts the McIlvenna Bay Deposit and Tesla Zone. The Company also owns the Bigstone Deposit, a resource-development stage deposit located 25 km southwest of the McIlvenna Bay Property. The McIlvenna Bay Deposit is a copper-zinc-gold-silver rich VHMS deposit intended to be the centre of a new mining camp in a prolific district that has already been producing for 100 years. The McIlvenna Bay Property sits just 65 km West of Flin Flon, Manitoba, and is part of the world class Flin Flon Greenstone Belt that extends from Snow Lake, Manitoba, through Flin Flon to Foran's ground in eastern Saskatchewan, a distance of over 225 km. The McIlvenna Bay Deposit is the largest undeveloped VHMS deposit in the region. The Company filed its NI 43-101 compliant 2025 Technical Report on the McIlvenna Bay Project, Saskatchewan, Canada (the "2025 Technical Report") on March 12, 2025, with an effective date and report date of March 12, 2025, outlining a mineral resource in respect of the McIlvenna Bay Deposit estimated at 38.6 Mt grading 2.02% CuEq in the Indicated category and an additional 4.5 Mt grading 1.71% CuEq in the Inferred category. Investors are encouraged to consult the full text of the 2025 Technical Report which is available on SEDAR+ at under the Company's profile. The Company's head office is located at 409 Granville Street, Suite 904, Vancouver, BC, Canada, V6C 1T2. Common Shares of the Company are listed for trading on the TSX under the symbol "FOM" and on the OTCQX under the symbol "FMCXF". CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS This news release contains certain forward-looking information and forward-looking statements, as defined under applicable securities laws (collectively referred to herein as "forward-looking statements"). These statements relate to future events or to the future performance of Foran Mining Corporation and reflect management's expectations and assumptions as of the date hereof or as of the date of such forward looking statement. Such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to statements regarding our objectives and our strategies to achieve such objectives; our beliefs, plans, estimates, projections and intentions, and similar statements concerning anticipated future events; and specific statements in respect of our intended timing to complete the Second Tranche Offering; intentions with respect to the McIlvenna Bay Deposit; and estimates in respect of our 2025 Technical Report. All statements other than statements of historical fact are forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements in this news release speak only as of the date of this news release or as of the date specified in such statement. Inherent in forward-looking statements are known and unknown risks, estimates, assumptions, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the Company to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements contained in this news release. These factors include management's belief or expectations relating to the following and, in certain cases, management's response with regard to the following: the Company's reliance on the McIlvenna Bay Property; the certainty of funding, including that all requisite regulatory approvals will be obtained and that the proceeds from the Offering will be applied as anticipated; government, securities, and stock exchange regulation and policy, including with respect to receiving TSX approval for the Second Tranche Offering; and the additional risks identified in our filings with Canadian securities regulators on SEDAR+ in Canada (available at The forward-looking statements contained in this news release reflect the Company's current views with respect to future events and are necessarily based upon a number of assumptions that, while considered reasonable by the Company, are inherently subject to significant operational, business, economic and regulatory uncertainties and contingencies. These assumptions include the accuracy of mineral reserve and resource estimates and the assumptions upon which they are based; tonnage of ore to be mined and processed; ore grades and recoveries; assumptions and discount rates being appropriately applied to the technical studies; success of the Company's projects, including the McIlvenna Bay Project; prices for copper, zinc, gold and silver remaining as estimated; availability of funds for the Company's projects; that infrastructure anticipated to be developed, operated or made available by third parties will be developed, operated or made available as currently anticipated; no unplanned delays or interruptions in scheduled construction and production; all necessary permits, licenses and regulatory approvals are received in a timely manner; and the ability to comply with environmental, health and safety laws. Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated, described or intended. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements and should note that the assumptions and risk factors discussed in this press release are not exhaustive. Actual results and developments are likely to differ, and may differ materially, from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements contained in this press release. All forward-looking statements herein are qualified by this cautionary statement. The Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be required by law. If the Company does update one or more forward-looking statements, no inference should be drawn that it will make additional updates with respect to those or other forward-looking statements, unless required by law. Additional information about these assumptions, risks and uncertainties is contained in our filings with securities regulators on SEDAR+ in Canada (available at
