‘Try to give a little back’: Foran returns to Manly after Titans plan falls through — Offseason Central

Kieran Foran is heading back home to Manly after plans to remain on the Gold Coast fell through.

The Titans said they were hopeful of working together with the now-retired great but for family reasons he will head back to Sydney.

The Kiwi international has made 318 appearances across 17 seasons, including 196 at the Sea Eagles over nine seasons in two stints, most notably winning the 2011 premiership.

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Foran has signed on as an assistant coach for two years.

“I’m stoked to be coming back to Manly, I really am,” he said.

“This club has been a huge part of my life and given me so much, and now I get to try and give a little back.

“I’m super excited to be working alongside Seibs and the team and I can’t wait to rip in.

“This is such an exciting new chapter for me and my family.”

The Titans said: “While the club and Foran had aspirations to work together beyond the 2025 season, the pull of family ties has led to a decision the club fully supports.”

BUNNIES KEEN TO KEEP BENNETT

The Rabbitohs have confirmed their desire to sign coach Wayne Bennett to an extension beyond his current deal.

Bennett is under contract with the Bunnies until the end of 2027. The ARL Commission are on the record saying they want Bennett to lead the PNG expansion side when they enter the competition in 2028, but Rabbitohs CEO Blake Solly is hoping to keep the legendary coach in red and myrtle.

“We understand the ARLC will be interested in Wayne taking a role with the PNG team but we are very keen for him to stay beyond his current deal,” Solly toldThe Daily Telegraph.

“Hopefully we’ll have those discussions over this off-season.”

It is understood the Rabbitohs want to strike a deal with Bennett before Christmas, but they will have some opposition.

NRL boss Peter V’landys says if Bennett’s available, he’ll be “the first bloke” called regarding a gig with the PNG Chiefs.

The two parties are reportedly in talks, but while V’landys would prefer Bennett as coach, the Souths boss is reportedly more interested in a consultancy role.

“Yes, we want Wayne Bennett involved,” V’landys told The Daily Telegraph.

“You can ask Wayne if he wants to coach, but we will use him in whatever capacity would be suitable to him.”