Paige Erin Butcher (born 18 June 1974) is a former Australian rugby union player. She was named in Australia's squad for the 2006 Rugby World Cup in Canada.[1][2]Wallaroos 10–24 loss to France in their second pool game.[3] She started in the seventh place playoff against Ireland, Australia won 18–14.[4][5]
| Date of birth | 18 June 1974 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Place of birth | Wollongong, NSW | ||||||||||||||||
| School | Oak Flats High School | ||||||||||||||||
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Butcher made her test debut for Australia in 2001 against England at Sydney.[2] Her final appearance for the Wallaroos was against Ireland at the 2006 World Cup.[2]
References
edit- ^ "Wallaroos World Cup rugby squad named". The Sydney Morning Herald. 11 July 2006. Retrieved 26 January 2023.
- ^ a b c "Paige Erin Butcher". classicwallabies.com.au. Retrieved 26 January 2023.
- ^ "Wallaroos go down to France 24-10". The Sydney Morning Herald. 5 September 2006. Retrieved 26 January 2023.
- ^ "Ireland Rattle The 'Roos". Irish Rugby. 17 September 2006. Retrieved 26 January 2023.
- ^ "Irish women finish eighth". Irish Examiner. 17 September 2006. Retrieved 26 January 2023.