Hayze Perham (born 2 July 1999) is a New Zealand professional rugby league footballer who plays as a fullback for the Brisbane Broncos in the National Rugby League (NRL).

Hayze Perham
Personal information
Born (1999-07-02) 2 July 1999 (age 25)
Taupō, Waikato, New Zealand
Height184 cm (6 ft 0 in)
Weight93 kg (14 st 9 lb)
Playing information
PositionFullback, Centre, Wing
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
2019–20 New Zealand Warriors 9 1 0 0 4
2021–22 Parramatta Eels 7 4 0 0 16
2023–24 Canterbury Bulldogs 19 3 0 0 12
2025– Brisbane Broncos 0 0 0 0 0
Total 35 8 0 0 32
Representative
Years Team Pld T G FG P
2023 Māori All Stars 1 0 0 0 0
Source: [1]
As of 3 September 2023

He previously played for the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs, New Zealand Warriors and the Parramatta Eels as a winger or centre in the NRL.

Background

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Perham was born in Taupō, New Zealand, and is of Māori descent.

Early life

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Perham played rugby league and rugby union at Rotorua Boys' High School.

Career

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2019

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In round 7 of the 2019 NRL season, Perham made his first grade debut for the New Zealand Warriors against Melbourne at AAMI Park.

2020

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In round 17 of the 2020 NRL season, Perham scored his first try in a 24-18 loss against the Parramatta Eels. Perham was released from his contract with the New Zealand Warriors, signing with Parramatta for the 2021 NRL season.[2]

2021

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In round 25 of the 2021 NRL season, he made his club debut for Parramatta in a 40-6 loss against Penrith.[3]

2022

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In round 7 of the 2022 NRL season, he scored his first try for Parramatta in their 39-2 victory over Newcastle.[4] In November, Perham signed a contract to join Parramatta's arch-rivals Canterbury ahead of the 2023 NRL season.[5]

2023

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Perham joined the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs on a 2-year deal, making his debut in their 31-6 loss to Manly in Round 1.[6][7] He scored his first try for the club in their 26-22 win against the Wests Tigers in Round 3.[8] Perham played a total of 19 matches for Canterbury in the 2023 NRL season as the club finished 15th on the table.[9]

References

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  1. ^ Rugby League Project
  2. ^ "Warriors release Hayze Perham to join new NRL club". www.zerotackle.com.
  3. ^ "Brian To'o bags three tries as Penrith Panthers belt Parramatta Eels". www.news.com.au.
  4. ^ "NRL premiers Penrith defeat Canberra 36-6, Parramatta thump Newcastle 39-2". www.abc.net.au.
  5. ^ "Cowboys hand PNG young gun NRL audition; luckless hooker's Manly lifeline: Transfer Centre". www.foxsports.com.au.
  6. ^ Walsh, Dan (12 February 2023). "Ciraldo's eight-year wait to sign Bulldogs' unheralded new No.1". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 19 April 2023.
  7. ^ "NRL 2023, Manly Sea Eagles, Canterbury Bulldogs, round 1 match report, match highlights, injuries, reports, big plays, coaches comments | Bulldogs". Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs. 4 March 2023. Retrieved 19 April 2023.
  8. ^ "NRL 2023, Pre-Season Challenge, Canterbury Bankstown Bulldogs v Wests Tigers match report, match highlights, injuries, big plays | Bulldogs". Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs. 19 March 2023. Retrieved 19 April 2023.
  9. ^ "NRL 2023: Canterbury Bulldogs season review". www.sportingnews.com.
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