Playing career
Early career
In 2015, Kiraz was a member of the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs under-15 Summer Development Squad. In 2018, he was a member of the under-17 Winter Development squad.[3][4] In November 2018, he was named in the St. George Dragons SG Ball Cup train-on squad. On 6 February 2019, he was named in the team's final squad, and played eight games and scored three tries during the season.[5][6]
2019
In June, Kiraz signed a three-year contract with the North Queensland Cowboys, beginning in 2020.[7]
On 22 June, at 17-years old, Kiraz made his international Test debut for Lebanon, coming off the bench in their 58–14 loss to Fiji at Leichhardt Oval. He set up his side's third try just two minutes after coming onto the field.[8][9]
On 10 October, he was named in Lebanon's 2019 Rugby League World Cup 9s squad.[10] Kiraz played just one game in the tournament before being disqualified for being under the age of 18. While the International Rugby League allows players 16 or older to play in Test matches, the National Rugby League, who ran the tournament, stipulates that you must be 18 to play. Kiraz would not turn 18 until November.[11][12]
2023
In round 7 against arch-rivals Parramatta, Kiraz was taken from the field during the first half with a knee injury. Canterbury would go on to lose the match 30-4. Kiraz was later ruled out for three matches.[20][21]
Kiraz played a total of 19 matches for Canterbury in the 2023 NRL season as the club finished 15th on the table.[22]
On 24 October, Kiraz signed a contract extension to remain at Canterbury until the end of the 2027 season.[23]
2024
Kiraz played 25 games for Canterbury in the 2024 NRL season and scored twelve tries as the club qualified for the finals. Kiraz played in their elimination finals loss against Manly.[24]
2025
In round 9 of the 2025 NRL season, Kiraz scored a hat-trick in Canterbury's 38-18 victory over the hapless Gold Coast side.[25] On 8 September, the Canterbury outfit announced that Kiraz had extended his contract until of the 2028 season.[26]
Kiraz played 19 games for Canterbury in the 2025 NRL season as the club finished third and qualified for the finals. Canterbury would be eliminated from the finals in straight sets.[27]
