Broncos Premiership Prop Corey Jensen Forced into Medical Retirement Due to Blood Clots
Brisbane Broncos premiership-winning prop Corey Jensen has been forced into an early medical retirement from the NRL after ongoing complications from a pulmonary embolism. The 28-year-old, who played a pivotal role in the Broncos’ 2025 grand final victory over the Melbourne Storm, had been battling blood clots in his lungs since becoming unwell during round seven of the 2026 season. Despite his determination to return, Jensen has now accepted medical advice to step away from the game.nnJensen finishes his NRL career with 153 first-grade appearances, having started at the North Queensland Cowboys in 2017 before joining Brisbane ahead of the 2022 season. He quickly became an integral part of the Broncos’ forward pack, forming a formidable starting front row alongside Payne Haas and Pat Carrigan. His powerful performances in the middle were crucial to Brisbane’s drought-breaking premiership in 2025, ending the club’s 19-year title wait.nnThe retirement comes as a particularly cruel blow, as Jensen had remained hopeful of making a return after spending months undergoing treatment and further medical assessments. Earlier this year, he expressed confidence that he would play again, but the ongoing health risks have ultimately forced his hand. The Broncos now face a significant challenge heading into 2027, having lost both their starting props from the grand final team—Jensen and Haas—leaving a major void in their forward rotation.nnJensen’s contribution to the Broncos’ recent success cannot be overstated. As a powerhouse foil in the starting side, he provided the go-forward and defensive grit that underpinned Brisbane’s premiership campaign. His medical retirement is a sobering reminder of the physical toll professional rugby league can take, and the club will now need to look to the future without one of its most dependable forwards.”
Shimanta Das 
