The 30-year-old, who will play for St Helens in the Super League this season, was naturally worried about his family’s safety when he heard the news about the devastating natural disaster.
However, he says he’s been able to make contact with them back on the Pacific Island and much to his relief, discovered that everyone is OK.
“Obviously it’s been a tough couple of weeks, but I finally got through to my sister and through to my dad,” Hurrell said.