🔥 Trending Lazarus Vaalepu Joins Leigh Leopards: What You Need to Know

Lazarus Vaalepu is a professional rugby league footballer from Samoa, primarily known for his role as a prop forward ¹. He has played for both National Rugby League (NRL) clubs in Australia and Super League clubs in England, and has represented his home country, Samoa, at the international level ¹⁷.

Early Career and NRL Debut

Vaalepu was born on March 19, 1999 ¹. He began his rugby league journey as a junior with the Canberra Raiders ⁸. He later progressed through the Wynnum Manly Seagulls before making his mark in the NRL ⁸.

In 2024, Vaalepu signed with the Melbourne Storm for the 2024 and 2025 seasons ². He made his NRL debut with the Storm in 2024, scoring one try in six games during that season ². By the time of his departure from the Storm, he had played a total of 11 NRL games for the club ⁸.

Move to Super League

In June 2026, Melbourne Storm confirmed Vaalepu's immediate release from his contract to allow him to join the English Super League club Leigh Leopards ³⁸. He moved to Leigh Leopards for the remainder of the 2026 season ³. This transfer highlights his transition from the Australian NRL to the European Super League.

International Representation

Vaalepu has proudly represented Samoa at the international level, playing as a prop forward ¹⁷. His international appearances further solidify his standing as a recognized player in the rugby league world.

Current Status

As of July 2026, Lazarus Vaalepu is a player for the Leigh Leopards in the Super League ¹⁴. He is 27 years old ⁸.