Kieran Foran's comeback to action for the Eels ended with a serious shoulder injury against Newcastle.

Troubled New Zealand league star Kieran Foran is back with his partner but has confided to his manager that he might not play again.

Sydney's Daily Telegraph reported that Foran, 25, had moved back into his family home as he tries to reconcile with partner Rebecca Pope.

That is seen as a hugely positive development for the talented player who has battled health problems after their relationship struggles were revealed earlier this year.

But the paper said the Paramatta Eels halfback had told his manager Paul Sutton that "not playing again was a realistic option".

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Foran wouldn't rush into any decisions while he ­attempted to sort out his personal issues while recovering from a shoulder injury that has ended his season.

"There's no doubt that being back home is therapeutic for Kieran," Sutton told the Daily Telegraph.

"But there is a lot of water under the bridge and much work to do on his relationship."

Foran has been with Pope for seven years. They have two young children including baby Jordan who has battled ­serious health issues since his birth six months ago.

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