Hep Cahill


Hohepa "Hep" Cahill is a New Zealand retired professional rugby league footballer who played as a or in the 2000s and 2010s.
He played for the Melbourne Storm in the NRL, and Crusaders RL in the Super League. Cahill also played for the Widnes Vikings in the Super League and the Championship.

Background

Cahill was born in Hastings, New Zealand.

Playing career

Cahill went to Napier [Boys' High School|Napier Boys' College] in New Zealand, and is also a former age grade New Zealand kick boxing champion.
Cahill signed with Melbourne Storm in 2009. He made his NRL debut in Round 20, 2009.
He played in the 2010 World Club Challenge against Leeds, being part of the team that lifted the trophy.
On Friday 17 February 2012, Widnes announced they had suspended Scott Moore, Hep Cahill and Simon Finnigan for an unspecified breach of club discipline, so missing the match against Salford on Sunday 19 February 2012.
Cahill would play the next eight seasons with Widnes making 168 appearances. Cahill departed the club in 2019 due to salary cap and personal reasons.