Jared Waerea-Hargreaves celebrates Hull KR's Super League crown. Photo: Photosport
Former NZ Kiwis international Jared Waerea-Hargreaves has finished his rugby league career on a high, helping Hull Kingston Rovers to a British Super League final win over Wigan Warriors.
The hard-as-nails prop played a key role in the 24-6 win, knocking over 15 tackles, missing only one and running 94 metres, as his side completed the big treble, after already claiming the Challenge Cup and League Leaders' Shield this season.
Waerea-Hargreaves - who joined Hull KR this year, after a 15-year NRL career involving 316 matches - was in danger of missing the final, after copping a three-match ban for a head-contact tackle in Hull KR's semifinal win over St Helens, but the decision was overturned on appeal, with the referee saying the head contact was minimal.
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Waerea-Hargreaves, 36, confirmed his playing days were over, when interviewed after the match on Sky Sports UK.
"Super proud man. It's why you play the game - to win.
"I noticed it from day one - how hungry and motivated everyone was.
"It's been an amazing journey. I've been fortunate to play in Sydney for many years, but to then come to such a great club over here... I'm soaking it all up, but it's over.
"It's all over."
Waerea-Hargreaves made his NRL debut for Manly Sea Eagles in 2009, playing six matches for them, before joining Sydney Roosters.
He played his 300th game for them last year, going on to record 310 appearances for the club.
He played 33 tests for New Zealand between 2009-22.
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