About Manaia Waitere
Born 2002. Manaia Waitere is a rugby league player.
Manaia Waitere (born 2 January 2002) is a New Zealand rugby league footballer who plays as a for the Melbourne Storm in the National Rugby League (NRL).
He previously played with the Canberra Raiders.
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. In 2024, Waitere signed for the Canberra Raiders.
Career In round 27 2025, Waitere made his NRL debut for Canberra against the Dolphins at Kayo Stadium. He started at Centre in a 62-24 loss.
In late 2025, Waitere was released by the Raiders, signing a one year contract with the Melbourne Storm ahead of the 2026 NRL season.
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New Zealand rugby league player
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Manaia Waitere was born on 2 January 2002.
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