NRL: Warriors captain Roger Tuivasa-Sheck welcomes baby girl

Roger Tuivasa-Sheck missed the Warriors trip to Sydney a fortnight ago. Photo credit: Photosport

It may be a bye week for the New Zealand Warriors but skipper Roger Tuivasa-Sheck won't have time to rest.

The fullback and fiancée Ashley Walker have announced the birth of a baby girl.

Tuivasa-Sheck took to Instagram on Friday night to thank his followers for their support.

"Support has been unreal, thank you's!” he posted. “Ash & bub doing really well & damn Respect to all you Mother's out there."

Tuivasa-Sheck stayed by his partner’s side two weeks ago, while his teammates travelled to Sydney to take on the Parramatta Eels, but he did take his place in a losing effort against South Sydney last weekend in Auckland.

Shaun Johnson, Israel Dagg and Monty Betham are among other professional athletes to have congratulated the 24-year-old.

The Warriors head to Christchurch next Saturday to take on Manly.

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