Weller Hauraki was born on 18 February 1985 and is a New Zealand former professional rugby league footballer who played as a second-row or loose forward and played for the New Zealand Maori at international level.
12 Facts About Weller Hauraki
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Weller Hauraki has played for the Parramatta Eels in the NRL, and Crusaders RL, Leeds Rhinos, Castleford Tigers, Hull Kingston Rovers and the Salford Red Devils in the Super League, spending time on loan from Salford at the Widnes Vikings in 2018.
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Weller Hauraki began his career in the National Rugby League playing for the Parramatta Eels, he made his debut against the New Zealand Warriors during the 2007 season, and he went on to make 32 appearances over three seasons.
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In 2010, to ease pressure on the Parramatta Eels' salary cap, Weller Hauraki was released and went on to sign a two-year contract with the Crusaders RL club in the Super League.
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Weller Hauraki made his debut for the Crusaders against the Wigan Warriors on 5 February 2010, at the DW Stadium.
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Weller Hauraki played at loose forward for Leeds in the 2011 Challenge Cup Final defeat by the Wigan Warriors at Wembley Stadium.
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Weller Hauraki then joined the Castleford Tigers ahead of the 2013 season.
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Weller Hauraki quickly established himself in what surprisingly became one of the Super League's most feared packs, helping the Castleford Tigers cement their highest-ever Super League finish of 4th.
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Weller Hauraki represented the Salford Red Devils for four consecutive seasons, recording 73 appearances and scoring 14 tries for the club in total.
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Weller Hauraki was released by Hull KR at the end of the 2020 season.
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On 9 February 2021 it was reported that Weller Hauraki had decided to retire.
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Weller Hauraki was named in the New Zealand training squad for the 2008 Rugby League World Cup, but did not make the final squad.