Brisbane Broncos prop Payne Haas welcomes baby girl

Brisbane Broncos prop Payne Haas and his partner Leilani Mohenoa have shared their joy after welcoming their first child, a baby girl, yesterday morning

Brisbane Broncos young gun Payne Haas has welcomed a baby girl.

His partner Leilani Mohenoa gave birth to the couple’s first child, a daughter named Lalita, early Sunday morning.

Announcing the news to Instagram on Monday, Haas, 21, shared a photo holding his newborn daughter to his chest.

“Welcome to the world my beautiful girl I love you and your mum dearly I’ll do anything for the both of you,” he wrote.

Payne Haas and Leilani Mohenoa welcomed a baby girl named Lalita on May 16. Picture: Instagram

The couple named their daughter Lalita. Picture: Instagram

Mohenoa added: “On May 16 at 4:35am, our baby girl ‘Lalita’ entered this world. You are just the most sweetest & special girl. We love you so much.”

The post was met with well wishes from Haas’ Broncos and NSW teammates including Kotoni Staggs, David Fifita, Nathan Cleary and Josh Addo-Carr.

The couple announced the pregnancy following the State of Origin decider in November last year.

Payne Haas and Leilani Mohenoa at Broncos Season Launch at the Tivoli. Pic Annette Dew

In February Haas, who had been embroiled in an off-field scandal, spoke of his excitement at becoming a father.

“This is a year where I want to focus on being the best person I can be, not just a football player,” he said.

“I can’t wait to be a dad and I certainly want to be the best role model I can be. I am also a bit nervous at being a parent as it comes with big responsibilities.

“I want to be a good partner to Leilani and a great dad to my newborn baby.”