Bringing genuine speed into rugby league is something few players can claim with real evidence behind the claim. Kaeo Weekes, the 23-year-old fullback for Canberra Raiders, is one of those rare athletes who carries a junior sprinting pedigree alongside a family name that runs deep in the sport. Here’s what the records actually show about his background, his raw pace, and the contract that locks him into the NRL through 2029.
Full Name: Kaeo Alan Weekes ·
Date of Birth: 6 February 2002 ·
Nationality: Australian ·
Position: Fullback / Halfback ·
Club: Canberra Raiders ·
Junior Club: Manly Warringah Sea Eagles
Quick snapshot
- Australian professional rugby league footballer (Wikipedia)
- Plays for Canberra Raiders (Canberra Raiders official profile)
- Born 6 February 2002 in Manly, NSW (Wikipedia)
- Contract extended through 2029 (Canberra Raiders announcement)
- Exact 100m sprint time (not officially recorded in professional setting)
- Specific cultural heritage beyond Australian nationality
- Partner or relationship status
- Exact salary figures beyond contract length
- NRL debut: 2022 for Manly Sea Eagles (Wikipedia)
- Signed with Canberra Raiders: early 2024 (Canberra Raiders profile)
- Contract extension to 2029: July 2025 (Zero Tackle)
- Key contributor for Canberra Raiders in 2026 NRL season
- Potential to establish as starting fullback or halfback
- Opportunity to build on speed reputation in top-grade competition
Eight confirmed facts about Weekes, one clear pattern: the official record is stronger on his contract timeline than on his athletic or personal background.
The facts table below distills verified details from the strongest available sources.
| Attribute | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Nationality | Australian | Wikipedia |
| Date of Birth | 6 February 2002 | Wikipedia |
| Place of Birth | Manly, New South Wales, Australia | Wikipedia |
| Height | Approximately 180 cm (5 ft 11 in) | Multiple source estimates |
| Position | Fullback / Halfback | Wikipedia |
| NRL Debut | 2022 for Manly Sea Eagles | Wikipedia |
| Current Club | Canberra Raiders | Canberra Raiders official profile |
| Contract | Signed until end of 2029 | Canberra Raiders announcement |
Weekes’ career timeline shows a player who moved from a junior system at Manly to a long-term commitment at Canberra within three NRL seasons. The 2029 deal signals the club sees him as a core piece, not a rotational option.
What nationality is Kaeo Weekes?
Kaeo Weekes is an Australian national, born and raised in Manly, New South Wales. According to his Wikipedia profile, he was born on 6 February 2002 in the northern beaches suburb of Sydney. The official Canberra Raiders player page lists his nationality as Australian, consistent with his representative appearances for New South Wales Under-18s.
What culture does Kaeo Weekes identify with?
No public source confirms a specific cultural or ethnic background beyond Australian nationality. Some fan and social media commentary speculates about Māori or Pasifika heritage based on his surname and appearance, but neither Weekes nor the Raiders have published a statement on this. The pattern: official profiles stick to playing data and avoid personal heritage details.
The implication: readers asking about his culture are working from inference, not confirmed records.
How fast can Kaeo Weekes run 100m?
This is one of the most asked questions about Weekes — and one with no verified answer from professional timing. No NRL combine, club trial, or athletics meet has published an official 100m time for Weekes in a senior setting. Reports of his speed come from his junior athletics background, where he reportedly ran competitive times for his age group. The Canberra Raiders’ own coverage describes him as a “speedster”, and match footage shows clear acceleration off the mark.
How does his speed compare to other rugby players?
Without a verified 100m time, direct comparison to players like Gareth Bale (whose reported 100m time is 10.1s) or the quickest rugby players ever can’t be made from fact. What is observable: Weekes consistently beats defenders in open space during NRL matches, and his footwork at speed was noted during his Manly debut season. The catch: watching game footage gives a qualitative sense, but no stopwatch data exists from league sources.
Weekes’ speed reputation rests on match visuals and his junior athletics background. Until the NRL or Canberra releases combine testing data, the exact 100m number remains the biggest open question in his profile.
Who is Kaeo Weekes’ grandfather?
Geoff Weekes, Kaeo’s grandfather, played rugby league for St George in the late 1950s and won two premierships with the club, according to NRL social media content. Beyond NRL, Geoff Weekes also played for Australia and England, making him a dual-code international. The Sport Telegraph Facebook page noted that Geoff scored a try against Manly, the club where Kaeo began his own NRL journey.
What is the rugby legacy of Geoff Weekes?
Geoff Weekes played centre for St George during their dominant era of the late 1950s, contributing to the club’s premiership streak. The family connection gives Kaeo a rugby lineage that stretches back to an era well before the modern NRL. For a young fullback still establishing himself, that background creates both a narrative and a quiet benchmark. The implication: Kaeo is not stepping into a game new to his family — he’s carrying a surname that already has a place in rugby league history.
What is Kaeo Weekes’ background?
Weekes grew up in the northern beaches region of Sydney and played his junior rugby league for the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles. He represented New South Wales Under-18s in 2018–2019, which marked him as a prospect worth tracking. His NRL debut came in 2022 for Manly, and after two seasons, he moved to Canberra in early 2024.
Which junior club did he play for?
The Manly Warringah Sea Eagles junior system developed Weekes before he graduated to their NRL squad. The Wikipedia profile lists Manly as his junior club, consistent with his NRL debut for the same organisation in 2022.
What is his NRL career timeline?
- 2022: NRL debut for Manly Sea Eagles
- Early 2024: Signed with Canberra Raiders
- July 2025: Signed contract extension through 2029 (Canberra Raiders)
The pattern: Weekes went from debutant at his junior club to a long-term investment at Canberra in just over three seasons. That pace — in contract terms — is more documented than his athletic speed.
How much do Kaeo Weekes get paid?
Exact salary figures for Weekes are not public. The Canberra Raiders have announced his contract runs through the end of 2029, and independent reporting from Zero Tackle called the 2025 extension a “lucrative upgrade.” Weekes himself said, “As soon as I saw that contract, I jumped at it” in the club’s announcement.
What is his contract value at the Raiders?
No dollar figure has been published by either the club or Weekes’ management. NRL salary cap reporting often estimates player earnings, but for Weekes the only confirmed details are: a deal until 2029, described as financially upgraded from his previous contract that ran through 2027. The trade-off: fans and analysts want numbers, but the club and player have chosen to share only the term length publicly.
The bigger takeaway for Raiders fans: the 2029 commitment means the club views Weekes as part of its long-term spine, not a short-term trial.
Timeline: Kaeo Weekes’ career journey
- 6 February 2002: Born in Manly, New South Wales
- Early 2010s: Played junior rugby league for Manly Warringah Sea Eagles
- 2018–2019: Represented NSW U18s in State of Origin
- 2022: NRL debut for Manly Sea Eagles (Wikipedia)
- Early 2024: Signed with Canberra Raiders
- 2025 Season: Breakthrough season; contract extension through 2029 (Canberra Raiders)
The implication: Weekes’ career so far shows a clean trajectory from junior rep honours to NRL regular, then to a club locking him in for the rest of the decade.
Clarity check: What’s confirmed versus what’s unclear
Confirmed facts
- Kaeo Weekes is an Australian professional rugby league footballer (Wikipedia)
- He plays for Canberra Raiders in the NRL (Canberra Raiders official profile)
- His grandfather is Geoff Weekes, a former Australia and England international (NRL Facebook)
- Born 6 February 2002 in Manly, NSW (Wikipedia)
- NRL debut in 2022 for Manly Sea Eagles (Wikipedia)
- Signed contract extension through 2029 (Canberra Raiders announcement)
What’s unclear
- Exact 100m sprint time (not officially recorded)
- Specific cultural background beyond Australian nationality
- Partner or relationship status
- Exact salary figures beyond contract length
Key quotes
“As soon as I saw that contract, I jumped at it.”
— Kaeo Weekes, on signing his 2029 extension with Canberra Raiders (Canberra Raiders)
“Superstar Kaeo Weekes solo effort is your fan voted Tasman Try of the Week”
— NRL Facebook, describing Weekes’ try-scoring ability (NRL Facebook)
The trade-off in Weekes’ public profile: his playing ability is visible on the field, but the off-field details that fans ask about most — his speed numbers, his cultural identity, his exact pay — remain under wraps. For Canberra Raiders supporters, the 2029 contract is the clearest signal the club has sent about his value. For those tracking the sprint speed question, the answer won’t come from any existing record — it will need to be measured.
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Frequently asked questions
What position does Kaeo Weekes play?
He plays as a fullback or halfback in the NRL for Canberra Raiders.
Which NRL club does Kaeo Weekes play for?
Kaeo Weekes plays for the Canberra Raiders.
How old is Kaeo Weekes?
He was born on 6 February 2002, making him 23 years old as of 2025.
What is Kaeo Weekes’ height?
He is approximately 180 cm (5 ft 11 in) tall.
Why is Kaeo Weekes known for speed?
He has a junior athletics background and is described as a “speedster” in NRL coverage, though no official 100m time has been published.
Has Kaeo Weekes won any awards?
No major individual NRL awards are recorded in public sources as of 2025.
Is Kaeo Weekes injured?
No current injury reports are available in public sources.
What is Kaeo Weekes’ jersey number?
His jersey number is not confirmed across all sources; check the official Canberra Raiders match-day roster.
For fans wondering whether Weekes is a genuine speed threat or just a player with a family story, the evidence tilts toward the former: his match footage shows separation in open space, and his club committed to him through 2029. For those trying to put a number on his sprint, the data simply does not exist yet. The Raiders have already made their choice: back the young fullback, watch the tape, and let the stopwatches catch up later.
Alex Chen is Editor-in-Chief at Coast Current, overseeing editorial standards, publication decisions and corrections.