{"id":832503,"date":"2026-07-30T02:21:13","date_gmt":"2026-07-30T02:21:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/832503\/"},"modified":"2026-07-30T02:21:13","modified_gmt":"2026-07-30T02:21:13","slug":"nrl-2026-broncos-prop-corey-jensen-announces-early-retirement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/832503\/","title":{"rendered":"NRL 2026: Broncos prop Corey Jensen announces early retirement"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Broncos have confirmed that premiership-winning prop forward Corey Jensen has been forced to retire effective immediately.<\/p>\n

The 32-year-old was diagnosed with pulmonary embolisms in both lungs after he became increasingly unwell following the round seven win over the Tigers. <\/p>\n

Jensen met with specialists in both Australia and abroad, with test results revealing he doesn\u2019t have an underlying autoimmune issue which caused the clots but that he\u2019ll need to stay on blood thinners for the rest of his life.<\/p>\n

As a result, he can\u2019t play contact sports which brings an end to an impressive career that started with the Cowboys in 2017 before he moved to the Broncos in 2022 where he won a title with them last year. <\/p>\n

\u201cDue to circumstances and medical advice from not just specialists here but from specialists internationally, the recommendation is that I can\u2019t continue playing contact sport,\u201d he said. <\/p>\n

\u201cSince I\u2019ve been able to train properly again, it\u2019s been like a mini pre-season and I can do everything other than the contact which is the frustrating part.<\/p>\n

\u201cOverall, my health\u2019s pretty good, I can continue training in the future and it\u2019s not going to affect me in any way.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe late Paul Green gave me my debut back then\u2026I was a bit of a late bloomer, so I\u2019m grateful they took a punt on me and I have to acknowledge how much the Cowboys did for my career.\u201d <\/p>\n

Broncos coach Michael Maguire paid tribute to the reliable front-rower who was the perfect foil for Payne Haas who will leave the club at the end of the season.<\/p>\n

\u201cCorey is an outstanding professional who lives the Broncos\u2019 standards every day, he\u2019s a high-quality individual and puts the team ahead of himself in everything he does,\u201d Maguire said. <\/p>\n

\u201cHe is perfect for the culture here at the club and he helps build sustained success, his record shows that. <\/p>\n

\u201cHis greatest qualities are his care for his teammates and his ability to always make someone else better.\u201d<\/p>\n

General manager of football operations, Troy Thomson, says Jensen\u2019s impact on and off the field will never be forgotten. <\/p>\n

\u201cCorey is the definition of a professional, he has an incredible work ethic, humility and commitment to his teammates,\u201d Thomson said.<\/p>\n

\u201cWatching him fulfil his dream of winning a premiership last year was incredibly special.<\/p>\n

\u201cEven throughout this incredibly challenging period, Corey has continued to contribute to our football program, and has shown immense growth in that area while supporting staff and players with the selfless attitude he\u2019s always shown.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe will forever live on the walls of the Broncos from what he\u2019s been able to achieve, and the players and staff members he\u2019s been able to inspire.\u201d<\/p>\n

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