Bailey Antrobus


Bailey Antrobus is a Wales national [rugby league team|Wales international] rugby league footballer who plays as a and for the Newcastle Thunder in the Championship.

Background

Antrobus was born in Wollongong, New [South Wales, Australia]. He is of Welsh descent.

Playing career

York Knights

Antrobus played for the St George Illawarra Dragons in trial games in 2021. On 13 May 2022, Antrobus signed a contract to join RFL Championship side York Knights. In August 2023, Antrobus suffered an Anterior [cruciate ligament injury|ACL injury] and missed the rest of the season. In October 2023, he signed a two-year deal to remain at York until 2025.

Newcastle Thunder

On 10 December 2025 it was reported that he had signed for Newcastle Thunder in the RFL Championship

International career

He made his debut in June 2022 against at the Stadium Municipal d'Albi in Albi.
In 2022 Antrobus was named in the 2021 Men's [Rugby League World Cup squads#Wales|Wales squad] for the 2021 Men's [Rugby League World Cup|2021 Rugby League World Cup]. Antrobus played in all three group stage games as Wales were eliminated after losing all their matches.
He played and co captained Wales against Jamaica in the second row coming up with a 24-16 win at home in Neath.