Capri Paekau
Hooker
Player Bio
- Height:
- 175 cm
- Date of Birth:
- 14 July 2001
- Weight:
- 65 kg
- Birthplace:
- Hamilton, NZ
- Age:
- 24
- Nickname:
- -
- Debut Club:
- Parramatta Eels Women
- Date:
- 23 July 2023
- Opposition:
- Wests Tigers Women
- Round:
- 1
- Previous Club:
- Parramatta Eels Women
- Junior Club:
- Turangawaewae
- Biography:
On a big day for Waikato rugby league, the Warriors announced the signing of three players from the area on the same day last September with hooker Capri Paekau joining the experienced Mya Hill-Moana and Harata Butler.
Raised in Te Awamutu, Paekau was signed for 2025 and 2026 with an option for 2027.
She came through Waikato clubs Turangawaeae and Te Iti Rearea, trained with the Warriors’ NRLW squad as a 17-year-old in 2019 and played for the Point Chevalier Pirates. Signed by the Parramatta Eels, she played five NRLW games in 2023 and also made her Test debut for the Kiwi Ferns.
Head coach Ron Griffiths on her signing: “Capri is a wonderful acquisition for the Warriors. She has had a taste of the NRLW and representative football with her best years ahead of her.
“When speaking with Capri, the pride that was portrayed by her about playing with the Warriors, and what it would mean to her and her whānau, was endearing.”
Reacting to her signing with the Warriors, Paekau said: “I’m beyond thrilled and grateful to be part of the Warriors squad.
“The chance to represent my team and help grow the sport back home means the world to me.
“It’s a journey that feels like it started a long time ago. I still recall travelling to Auckland as a 17-year-old after school to train with the Warriors NRLW squad during the 2019 season. Ever since then, I’ve been working hard and waiting for this opportunity.
“I’m very grateful to Ron for believing in me and giving me the chance to show what I can bring to the team.”
Career
- Appearances
- 15
- Tries
- 0
2025 Season
- Appearances
- 10
Scoring
- Tries
- 0
Kicking
- Forced Drop Outs
- 0
- Average Kicking Metres
- 0
Attack
- Try Assists
- 2
- Line Break Assists
- 2
Passing
- Offloads
- 3
- Receipts
- 516
Defence
- Tackles Made
- 184
- Tackle Efficiency
-
Running Metres
- Average Running Metres
- 36
- Total Running Metres
- 363
Fantasy
- Total Points
- 202
- Average Points
- 20.2
2025 Season - By Round
| Round | Opponent | Score | Position | Minutes Played | Tries | Goals | 1 Point Field Goals | 2 Point Field Goals | Points | Try Assists | Linebreaks | Tackle Breaks | Post Contact Metres | Offloads | Receipts | Tackles Made | Missed Tackles | Total Running Metres | Hit Up Running Metres | Kick Return Metres | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roosters | Lost | 30 - 6 | Hooker | 54 | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | 15 | - | 58 | 26 | 2 | 55 | - | 3 |
| 2 | Eels | Won | 14 - 0 | Hooker | 45 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 8 | - | 59 | 18 | 3 | 42 | 4 | - |
| 3 | Knights | Lost | 36 - 20 | Hooker | 42 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 4 | 2 | 39 | 25 | 4 | 17 | - | - |
| 4 | Titans | Lost | 10 - 20 | Hooker | 43 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 5 | 1 | 53 | 23 | 1 | 28 | - | - |
| 5 | Cowboys | Won | 6 - 12 | Interchange | 26 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 9 | - | 32 | 14 | 1 | 26 | - | - |
| 6 | Bulldogs | Won | 6 - 34 | Interchange | 30 | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | 7 | - | 41 | 14 | 2 | 33 | - | - |
| 7 | Raiders | Lost | 16 - 20 | Hooker | 49 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 13 | - | 62 | 17 | - | 41 | 5 | - |
| 8 | Sharks | Lost | 14 - 22 | Interchange | 45 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 58 | 22 | 3 | 17 | - | - |
| 9 | Dragons | Lost | 26 - 18 | Replacement | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 10 | Broncos | Lost | 6 - 26 | Hooker | 32 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 14 | - | 48 | 13 | 2 | 54 | 12 | - |
| 11 | Wests Tigers | Won | 6 - 44 | Hooker | 48 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 4 | - | 66 | 12 | 2 | 45 | 3 | - |
Career By Season
| Year | Played | Won | Lost | Drawn | Win % | Tries | Goals | 1 Point Field Goals | 2 Point Field Goals | Points | Kicking Metres | Goal Conversion Rate | Forced Drop Outs | Try Assists | Offloads | Receipts | Tackles Made | Missed Tackles | Tackle Efficiency | Total Running Metres | Average Running Metres | Kick Return Metres | Total Points | Average Points | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eels | 2023 | 5 | - | 5 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | 130 | 53 | 7 | 88.33% | 173 | 34.00 | - | 65 | 13.0 |
| Warriors | 2025 | 10 | 4 | 6 | - | 40% | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 3 | 516 | 184 | 20 | 90.20% | 363 | 36.00 | 3 | 202 | 20.2 |
Career Overall
| Year Start | Year End | Played | Won | Lost | Drawn | Win % | Tries | Goals | 1 Point Field Goals | 2 Point Field Goals | Points | Kicking Metres | Goal Conversion Rate | Forced Drop Outs | Try Assists | Offloads | Receipts | Tackles Made | Missed Tackles | Tackle Efficiency | Total Running Metres | Average Running Metres | Kick Return Metres | Total Points | Average Points | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eels | 2023 | 2023 | 5 | - | 5 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | 130 | 53 | 7 | 88.33% | 173 | 28.00 | - | 65 | 13.0 |
| Warriors | 2025 | 2025 | 10 | 4 | 6 | - | 40% | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 3 | 516 | 184 | 20 | 90.20% | 363 | 33.00 | 3 | 202 | 20.2 |
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