Bayleigh Bentley-Hape

Bayleigh Bentley-Hape (born 8 March 2000) is a New Zealand professional rugby league footballer who plays as a er or for the South Sydney Rabbitohs in the National Rugby League.

Early life Bentley‑Hape was born in Kawakawa, New Zealand and played junior rugby league for the Moerewa Tigers. He was signed by the Sydney Roosters as a youth and progressed through their Harold Matthews, SG Ball, and Jersey Flegg systems between 2016 and 2021. After returning to New Zealand due to COVID-19 disruptions, he joined the Rabbitohs, debuting in the NSW Cup in mid-2023.

Playing career NSW Cup Bentley‑Hape featured in 2 NSW Cup matches in 2023, then became a regular in 2024 with 20 appearances, scoring 5 tries. In early 2025, he played 2 NSW Cup matches, scoring twice and successfully kicking goals. He has made six appearances for South Sydney in 2025, scoring one try.