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Paige Butcher (rugby union)

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Rugby player
Paige Butcher
Date of birth (1974-06-18) 18 June 1974 (age 50)
Place of birthWollongong, NSW
SchoolOak Flats High School
Rugby union career
Position(s) Lock
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2001–2006  Australia 5 (0)

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.Wallaroos 10–24 loss to France in their second pool game. She started in the seventh place playoff against Ireland, Australia won 18–14.

Butcher made her test debut for Australia in 2001 against England at Sydney. Her final appearance for the Wallaroos was against Ireland at the 2006 World Cup.

References

  1. "Wallaroos World Cup rugby squad named". The Sydney Morning Herald. 11 July 2006. Retrieved 26 January 2023.
  2. ^ "Paige Erin Butcher". classicwallabies.com.au. Retrieved 26 January 2023.
  3. "Wallaroos go down to France 24-10". The Sydney Morning Herald. 5 September 2006. Retrieved 26 January 2023.
  4. "Ireland Rattle The 'Roos". Irish Rugby. 17 September 2006. Retrieved 26 January 2023.
  5. "Irish women finish eighth". Irish Examiner. 17 September 2006. Retrieved 26 January 2023.
Australia squad2006 Women's Rugby World Cup
Squad
Coach: Steve Hamson
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