Alisha Foord

Alisha Foord (born 16 February 1997) is an Australian professional rugby league footballer who currently plays for the North Queensland Cowboys in the NRL Women's Premiership.

Background Foord was born in Townsville, Queensland. She played her junior rugby league for the Norths Thuringowa Devils and attended St Margaret Mary's College.

Playing career Early years In 2021, Foord was a member of the North Queensland Gold Stars QRL Women's Premiership squad but missed the entire season due to a torn ACL. In 2022, she played three games for the side.

2023 In 2023, Foord began the season with the Mackay Cutters QRLW team, playing eight games.

In June, she began training with the North Queensland Cowboys, playing in their pre-season trial against the Gold Coast Titans. In Round 9 of the 2023 NRL Women's season, she made her debut for the Cowboys, coming off the bench in a loss to the Sydney Roosters.

2024 In May, Foord started at in the Cutters' Grand Final win over the Norths Devils.

In Round 1 of the 2024 NRL Women's season, she started at in the Cowboys' 14–0 loss to the Cronulla Sharks. She broke her hand in the Cowboys' Round 3 loss to the Eels, ruling her out for the rest of the season.

2025 In Round 2 of the 2025 NRL Women's season, Foord scored her first NRLW try in a loss to the Newcastle Knights.