Jared Waerea-Hargreaves arrives in England to begin stint with Hull KR

Life in the UK Super League is about to get a whole lot more intense following the arrival of Jared Waerea-Hargreaves. GO BEHIND THE SCENES OF HIS ARRIVAL

Life in the English Super League is about to become a whole lot more interesting.

Former Sydney Roosters firebrand Jared Waerea-Hargreaves – and his young family – has arrived in the UK to complete a one-year deal with Hull Kingston Rovers, this year’s grand finalists.

Waerea-Hargreaves touched down wearing a white jumper but quickly donned an official red Hull KR jacket.

Hull KR’s social media team was at the airport, believed to be Manchester, to greet Waerea-Hargreaves and posted a short, 43-second video headlined: “Touchdown in the UK.”

Touchdown in the UK 🛬🇬🇧

BTS of Jared Waerea-Hargreaves and his family’s journey to East Hull 📹🏠#UpTheRobins🔴⚪️ pic.twitter.com/nNIKDotdSQ

— Hull KR (@hullkrofficial) November 6, 2024

“G’day mate, Jared, lovely to meet you, how are you doing?” Waerea-Hargraves said to the Hull KR bus driver.

Waerea-Hargraves, 35, was one of the most feared and controversial players in the NRL era.

A ferocious, old-school prop, Waerea-Hargreaves was suspended for nearly 30 games through his stellar 310-game Roosters career.

“The team has been building for a number of years. They were successful last year but fell short in the Cup final,” Waerea-Hargreaves told hullkr.co.uk.

“We’ve got a really strong squad this season and from the win over Hull you can see their training really hard

A Family Affair 🫶

The Waerea-Hargreaves are Robins ❤️#UpTheRobins 🔴⚪️ pic.twitter.com/DckV4QJwol

— Hull KR (@hullkrofficial) November 6, 2024

“For myself, my wife and the kids, we’re looking forward to coming over as a family, knuckling down and enjoying the North of England.

“I’ve played a number of years in the UK with New Zealand, coming away internationally. I’ve loved England, I love how passionate the people are.

“I love the working class city of Hull, it’s been on my radar for a couple of years. Now it’s official, it’s very exciting.

“To be on the other side of the world in the North of England and be able to go to a place like Hull and do some special things with Hull KR is exciting.”

Former Souths and St George halfback Willie Peters is Hull KR’s coach.

Ex-NRL players Peta Hiku, Tyrone May, Rhyse Martin also represent Hull KR, who were beaten 9-2 by Wigan in this year’s grand final.

Waerea-Hargreaves won three premiership at the Roosters and played 33 Tests for New Zealand.