CODEC Secures Front-of-Jersey with the Pride

WRFU is delighted to announce an extended two-year partnership with CODEC – Software for Business, who will continue as the front-of-jersey naming rights partner for the Wellington Pride for the 2026 and 2027 FPC seasons.

This announcement strengthens CODEC’s continued commitment to women’s rugby in Wellington, building on their front-of-jersey position for 2025 and their valued support in earlier seasons.

CODEC has spent more than 25 years designing, developing and supporting tailored software solutions for businesses of all sizes across New Zealand. Their ongoing investment in community sport reflects a culture of connection, wellbeing and long-term vision.

CODEC’s sustained support of our wāhine and our programme is about more than sponsorship, it reflects a shared purpose of building opportunity, empowering young women and strengthening our rugby communities. Having CODEC with us through to 2028 gives the programme stability, belief and momentum.

CODEC Chief Operating Officer Amy Cooper says she is ecstatic to stand alongside Wellington Rugby for a further two years to help support and grow their wāhine rugby programme through their extended Pride sponsorship.

“The entire Pride Squad, inclusive of not only the players, but also the training and management crew, made it very clear to us early on how much our sponsorship and support meant to them and the real differences it actually makes to wāhine rugby at all levels.”

WRFU CEO, Tony Giles, says “We are thrilled that CODEC will remain front and centre on the Wellington Pride jersey for the next two seasons. Al, Amy and the entire CODEC whānau have shown enormous passion for women’s rugby and for strengthening pathways across the region. Their continued commitment demonstrates genuine belief in the Pride programme and in the growth of women’s rugby. We value this partnership immensely and are excited for what lies ahead.”