Annabelle Codey

Annabelle Codey

Date of birth	(1997-02-03) 3 February 1997 (age 28)
Place of birth	Brisbane
Height	1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
Weight	85 kg (187 lb)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Lock Senior career Years Team Apps (Points) 2023 Loughborough Lightning (0) Super Rugby Years Team Apps (Points) ?–2023 Queensland Reds (0) 2024 NSW Waratahs (0) International career Years Team Apps (Points) 2022   Australia 5 (0)

Annabelle Codey (born 3 February 1997) is an Australian rugby union player. She plays for Australia internationally, and for the NSW Waratahs in the Super Rugby Women's competition.

Rugby career

Codey was named in Australia's squad for the 2022 Pacific Four Series in New Zealand. ^{[1] [2]} She made her international debut for the Wallaroos against New Zealand on 6 June at Tauranga. ^{[3] [4]}

Codey had a stint with the Loughborough Lightning in the Premier 15s before she returned to the Reds for the 2023 Super W season. ^{[5] [6]} She was selected for the Wallaroos side to the 2023 Pacific Four Series, and the O'Reilly Cup. ^{[7] [8] [9]} She was suspended for one match after receiving a red card in Australia's WXV 1 match against England in October. ^{[10] [11]}

In 2024, she signed with the NSW Waratahs for the Super Rugby women's season. ^{[5] [12]}

She was named in the Wallaroos squad for the 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup in England. ^{[13] [14]}

Personal life

Codey's father is former Queensland and Wallabies backrower, David Codey. ^[15]

References

1. Williamson, Nathan (19 May 2022). "Wallaroos announce squad for Pacific Four". wallaroos.rugby. Retrieved 18 June 2022.
2. Woods, Melissa (19 May 2022). "Nine new Wallaroos for Pacific Four rugby". 7NEWS. Retrieved 9 June 2022.
3. Williamson, Nathan (4 June 2022). "Wallaroos confirm two debutants for Pacific Four opener against Black Ferns". wallaroos.rugby. Retrieved 18 June 2022.
4. Tucker, Jim (6 June 2022). "Brave Wallaroos give New Zealand a scare in the rain". wallaroos.rugby. Retrieved 18 June 2022.
5. "NSW Waratahs Women sign Wallaroo Annabelle Codey". nsw.rugby. 2 February 2024. Retrieved 25 April 2024.
6. "Lightning sign Australia international Annabelle Codey". Northampton Saints. 23 January 2023. Retrieved 25 April 2024.
7. Williamson, Nathan (15 June 2023). "Wallaroos welcome back overseas stars for Pacific Four". wallaroos.rugby. Retrieved 22 June 2023.
8. Worthington, Sam (28 June 2023). "Black Ferns put target on New Zealand-born Wallaroos playmaker Carys Dallinger". wwos.nine.com.au. Retrieved 25 April 2024.
9. Ekin, Kim (9 May 2023). "'Excitement is high': Kiwi-born flyhalf named in Wallaroos squad". www.rugbypass.com. Retrieved 25 April 2024.
10. "Independent Disciplinary Committee decision: Annabelle Codey (Australia)". www.world.rugby. 22 October 2023. Retrieved 25 April 2024.
11. Williamson, Nathan (23 October 2023). "Wallaroos lament execution issues as Codey, Stewart ruled out of France clash". www.rugby.com.au. Retrieved 25 April 2024.
12. "Super Rugby Women's 2024 kickoff: Mass player turnover means there's no time to waste for teams to get it right". The Roar. 14 March 2024. Retrieved 25 April 2024.
13. "Wallaroos announce squad for Rugby World Cup 2025". Rugby Australia. 4 August 2025. Archived from the original on 4 August 2025. Retrieved 4 August 2025.
14. "Injury boosts as Australia names squad for Women's RWC 2025". Rugby World Cup 2025 England. 8 April 2025. Retrieved 7 August 2025.
15. "St.George Queensland Reds confirm side to face NSW in Super W opener". reds.rugby. 18 June 2021. Retrieved 25 April 2024.

External links

• Wallaroos Profile