Career
A New Zealand international representative prop forward, he is the younger brother of Parramatta Eels great, Nathan Cayless. In 2001 he made his representative debut for New South Wales Country Origin. Cayless played at prop forward in Sydney"s victory.
He made his international debut for New Zealand in 2002 and went on to play in ten Test matches for his country.
He played at prop for the Sydney Roosters in the 2003 NRL grand final which was lost to the Penrith Panthers. Cayless played for the Roosters at prop forward in their 2004 NRL grand final loss to cross-Sydney rivals, the Bulldogs.
Cayless played for Street Helens as a prop forward in their 2006 Challenge Cup Final victory against the Huddersfield Giants. Street Helens reached the 2006 Super League Grand final to be contested against Hull Football Club and Cayless played as a prop forward in Saints" 26-4 victory.
As 2006 Super League champions, Street Helens faced 2006 NRL Premiers the Brisbane Broncos in the 2007 World Club Challenge.
Cayless played at prop forward in the Saints" 18-14 victory. After spending four seasons in Super League, in October 2009 Cayless signed with the Wests Tigers on a two-year contract starting in 2010. He started the first three games of the season from the bench, but injuries saw him make no further appearances for the Tigers in 2010.
He announced his retirement before the start of the 2011 season.
Highlights
First Grade Debut: Round 21, Parramatta v Wests Tigers at Parramatta Stadium, 25 June 2000
National Representation: 11 Tests for New Zealand.
