Kieran Foran has been cleared to return to the NRL with the governing body registering his contract for 2017 with the Warriors.

Foran won’t be available for the first two matches, however must undergo a final psychological assessment before taking the playing field.

The 26-year-old former New Zealand Test five-eighth departed Parramatta midway through last season to address personal issues.

“Naturally I would love to return in round one because I love rugby league and I love being part of the Warriors squad,” Foran said.

“But both the Warriors and NRL have put my welfare first throughout so I am just happy that my contract is registered and I now have a date for my return.”

Foran quit the game abruptly following the breakdown of his long-term relationship and questions about his association with gambling identity Eddie Hayson, who was implicated in match-fixing allegations.

Foran’s contract being rubber-stamped is a massive boost for the Warriors, who have put together an all Kiwi-spine with Roger Tuivasa-Sheck, Shaun Johnson and Issac Luke.

NRL chief executive Todd Greenberg said Foran would be monitored closely and strict conditions would be placed on him.

“We want to be doubly sure that Kieran is in the right state of mind and have therefore decided to defer his return to the NRL until round three so a further psychological assessment can be made,” Greenberg said.

“Kieran will only be allowed to play again in the NRL if that assessment is positive.

“Conditions will also be placed on his contract relating to integrity matters following the review of his gambling associations last year.”