Manaia Waitere

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Manaia Waitere
Personal information
Born (2002-01-02) 2 January 2002 (age 23)
Hastings, New Zealand
Height183 cm (6 ft 0 in)
Weight93 kg (14 st 9 lb)
Playing information
Position Centre, Five-eighth
Club
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
2025– Canberra Raiders 10000
Source: [1]

Manaia Waitere (born 2 January 2002) is a New Zealand rugby league footballer who plays as a centre for the Canberra Raiders in the National Rugby League (NRL).

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Background

Born in New Zealand, Waitere played his junior football for the Como Crocs while attending Endeavour Sports High. He was signed by the Cronulla Sharks, playing for the Jersey Flegg team from 2021 to 2023. [2] In 2024, Waitere signed for the Canberra Raiders. [3]

Career

In round 27 2025, Waitere made his NRL debut for Canberra against the Dolphins at Kayo Stadium. [4] He started at Centre in a 62-24 loss.

References

  1. ↑ "Manaia Waitere - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project".
  2. ↑ "Manaia Waitere". Titansm.com.au.
  3. ↑ "Canberra Raiders quintet land Top 30 deals for 2026 season". Zerotackle.com.
  4. ↑ "Raiders debutants to create NRL minor premiership history". Canberratimes.com.au.
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