The NRL suspended the rest of the season with immediate effect on Monday night, amid the coronavirus pandemic.
And on Saturday, Sydney Roosters star Jared Waerea-Hargreaves spent time at Balmoral Beach with wife Chelsea Cormack and their daughters, Zali and Harper.
The 31-year-old sportsman enjoyed a quick dip in the ocean and was later spotted walking with his loved ones on the boardwalk.
Break from self-isolation: NRL Sydney Rooster’s star Jared Waerea-Hargreaves (pictured), 31, enjoyed time at Sydney’s Balmoral Beach on Saturday with his family
Jared revealed his muscular frame and multiple tattoos in just a pair of Sydney Roosters-themed budgy smugglers.
Her later donned black workout shorts and used a white T-shirt as a hat, as he played with a ball on the beach with his young daughters.
Zali and Harper looked cute as a button in coordinating white and pink ensembles, and brought their bikes along for the occasion.
Proud player: The sportsman revealed his muscular frame and multiple tattoos in just a pair of Sydney Roosters-themed budgy smugglers
Health and safety: ARL Commission chairman Peter V’landys said the league could ‘no longer guarantee the safety of players’
No games to play: Jared looked relaxed just days after NRL suspended the rest of the season indefinitely
Fun in the sun: Jared was joined on the outing by wife Chelsea Cormack (left) and their daughters Zali (pictured) and Harper
At one stage, Jared showed off his skateboarding skills as he kept a close eye on his daughters as they made their way down the boardwalk.
Also on hand was Jared’s wife Chelsea, who showed off her slim figure in a white tank top by label The Upside, black leggings and flip flops.
She swept her blonde locks into an effortless topknot and concealed her gaze behind tinted sunglasses.
Change of attire: Jared later donned black workout shorts and a white T-shirt used as a hat, as he enjoyed quality time with his family
Ink: The father-of-two showed off his multiple tattoos, including one in honour of daughter Harper
Too cute: Jared’s eldest daughter was dressed in a pink and white dress
Showing off his skills! The father and daughter duo made most of a ball on the sand
The sighting comes after NRL postponed the rest of the season indefinitely, following a meeting between NRL executives on Monday night.
ARL Commission chairman Peter V’landys said the league could ‘no longer guarantee the safety of players’.
‘We aren’t [yet] going to put a time period to the suspension,’ he told a press conference in Sydney.
Svelte: Chelsea showed off her trim figure in a white tank top and black leggings. She tied a khaki cardigan around her hips. The couple are pictured with their youngest daughter Harper
Effortless: The NRL wag swept her blonde locks into a topknot and concealed her gaze behind tinted sunglasses
Beauty: Chelsea also appeared to have gone makeup-free, allowing her natural beauty to shine through
‘We are going to look at every available option to us in the next week or so as to how we can recommence the season, be it in other areas, be it in North Queensland.’
NRL executives had until Monday resisted calls for the 2020 season to be called off despite other sporting bodies around the world cancelling leagues over coronavirus fears.
The league’s clubs are believed to be making significant cuts to their staff as a result of the suspension.
Low-key: The family found a quiet spot to relax and soak up the sun
Thirsty work: Jared enjoyed a hot beverage and kept a close eye on his children
Impressive: Jared rode a skateboard while also carrying his youngest on his hip
Cute as a button: Harper looked cute in a white top, pink shorts and metallic sandals
ARL Commission chairman Peter V’landys had earlier warned this month the suspension of the NRL season could have a ‘catastrophic impact’ on the sport.
The decision to suspend the NRL season is just one of many measures the nation is attempting to fight the spread of the deadly coronavirus.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) is a respiratory illness accompanied by fever, coughing, sore throat, shortness of breath and fatigue. It can produce pneumonia.
A natural! Jared looked like a professional on skateboard
Doing their part: The family supported a local business in the area by ordering takeaway
New rules: Cafes and restaurants can now only take pick-up orders, with sit-in banned
The spread of the disease, which began in Wuhan, China, has seen over 590,000 cases worldwide and more than 27,000 fatalities.
As of March 28, the total number of people diagnosed with the virus in Australia is 3,291 including 14 deaths.
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has urged Australians to only leave the house when absolutely necessary.
He has said it’s okay to leave the house once a day for fresh air, but has reminded people to keep 1.5 metres apart from strangers.
Places of social gathering including food courts, bars, restaurants and indoor sport centres, were shut down as of Monday.
New way of living: The changes come amid the coronavirus pandemic. Places of social gathering including gyms and indoor sports centres have been shut down
Thirsty work! Meanwhile, little Harper was treated to a cool beverage
Indefinite suspension: It is unknown when Jared will recommence the NRL season with his Sydney Rooster teammates
Statistics: As of March 28, the total number of people diagnosed with the virus in Australia is 3,291 including 14 deaths