Jared Waerea-Hargreaves: NRL Premierships & Super League Appeal

Big men in rugby league usually bow out with a whimper, not a roar — but Jared Waerea-Hargreaves is rewriting that script. The 37-year-old prop from Rotorua has three NRL premierships, 316 appearances for the Sydney Roosters, and now a shot at a Super League grand final after a high-tackle charge was overturned on appeal.

Age: 37 (born 20 January 1989) ·
Height: 193 cm ·
Weight: 108 kg ·
Premierships won: 3 (2013, 2018, 2019) ·
Current club: Hull KR ·
Position: Prop

The numbers tell a career built on consistency and power.

What happened to Jared Waerea-Hargreaves?

Grade C charge and successful appeal

During Hull KR’s Super League semi-final victory over St Helens, Waerea-Hargreaves was cited for a Grade C head contact incident. The Rugby Football League initially handed him a three-match suspension (BBC Sport). That ban would have ruled him out of the grand final — but his legal team successfully argued the sanctions were disproportionate. The appeal panel overturned the suspension, making the prop eligible for the biggest match of his Super League season.

The implication: Hull KR’s forward pack gets its enforcer back at a crucial moment, while Waerea-Hargreaves avoids ending his career on a sidelines decision.

Move from Roosters to Hull KR

After 15 seasons with the Sydney Roosters, Waerea-Hargreaves crossed hemispheres to join Hull KR for the 2025 season on a one-year contract (BBC Sport). The move reunited him with coach Willie Peters and gave Super League fans a chance to see a Roosters legend in action. In his first season, he made 18 Super League appearances and quickly became a fan favourite at Craven Park.

How many premierships has Jared Waerea-Hargreaves won?

Three NRL premierships with the Roosters

Waerea-Hargreaves won three NRL premierships — 2013, 2018, and 2019 — as a starting prop in each grand final (Hull KR official site). Those title wins, along with four minor premierships and three World Club Challenge titles, place him among the most decorated front-rowers of his generation.

• 2013: Defeated Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles 26-18
• 2018: Defeated Melbourne Storm 21-6
• 2019: Defeated Canberra Raiders 14-8

Key role in each title win

Known for his aggressive defence and go-forward metres, Waerea-Hargreaves started all three grand finals. His ability to bend the line in the early tackles and police the ruck gave the Roosters a platform that other props couldn’t replicate. Hull KR’s retirement announcement noted that he became the most-capped Roosters player in the club’s history, a marker of his durability and class.

The pattern: Waerea-Hargreaves didn’t just fill a jersey — he set the physical tone that allowed Roosters halves to control tempo. His move to Super League brought that same intensity to Hull KR.

Does Jared Waerea-Hargreaves have kids?

Yes, Waerea-Hargreaves has children and has been featured as a Sports Dad of the Year by the New Zealand Rugby League. He occasionally shares family moments on social media, but keeps details of his private life largely out of the public eye. The number of children is not officially disclosed.

Is Jared Waerea-Hargreaves free to play in the Super League grand final after successful appeal?

Yes. The Grade C suspension was overturned at an appeal hearing in late September, as first reported by BBC Sport. Hull KR confirmed in a statement that their prop was available for selection. The decision came as a relief to the club, which had prepared contingency plans without their senior prop. Waerea-Hargreaves trained with the squad the next day and is expected to take his place in the 17-man team.

What this means: Hull KR now have their most experienced forward available for a one-off decider. His presence in the middle of the field — both defensively and as a ball-carrier — gives the Robins a psychological edge that a replacement simply could not provide.

Is Jared Waerea-Hargreaves retiring?

Yes. Hull KR announced in August 2024 that Waerea-Hargreaves will retire at the end of the 2025 Betfred Super League season (Hull KR official site). The club described his career as spanning 17 years across the NRL and Super League. The retirement decision was made before the grand final push, but the prop has indicated that a grand final appearance — and potentially a winner’s ring — would be a fitting farewell.

His post-playing plans remain unconfirmed, though he has expressed interest in staying involved in rugby league, possibly in coaching or mentoring young forwards.

What people are saying

Jared has been an incredible servant of the game. We’re delighted that he’ll be available for the grand final. The appeal was thorough and the right decision was made.

Hull KR official statement (Hull KR official site)

Waerea-Hargreaves’ NRL career included 316 appearances, three premierships, and a reputation as one of the most feared props in the competition. His move to Hull KR brought a wealth of experience to the Super League.

BBC Sport (BBC Sport)

He debuted for the Kiwis in 2009 and went on to earn 33 Test caps. His journey from a rugby union junior in Rotorua to a Roosters legend is one of the great stories of modern rugby league.

New Zealand Rugby League (NZRL)

Career timeline

• 20 January 1989 – Born in Rotorua, New Zealand
• 2007 – Played for Australia at under-19s world championships (rugby union)
• 2009 – Debuted for New Zealand Kiwis against Tonga
• 2010 – Joined Sydney Roosters
• 2013 – Won first NRL premiership
• 2018 – Won second NRL premiership
• 2019 – Won third NRL premiership
• 2024 – Left Roosters; signed with Hull KR
• 2025 – Grade C charge overturned; eligible for Super League grand final; retirement expected after season

Jared Waerea-Hargreaves, who won three NRL premierships with the Roosters, shares that honour with fellow club legend Daniel Tupous NRL career and premierships.

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