Northern Edition
Select Edition
Northern Northern
Southern Southern
Global Global
New Zealand New Zealand
France France
Wales Women Alisha Butchers

Alisha Butchers

Alisha Butchers
Wales Women
Wales Women
Alisha Butchers

Nationality

Wales

Age

28

Position

Back Row

Height

168cm

Alisha Butchers News

Alisha Joyce-Butchers announces pregnancy

Sean Lynn makes two changes to Wales ahead of England clash

PWR semi-final line-up confirmed on thrilling penultimate weekend

Ilona Maher makes low-key debut in Bristol Bears defeat

Latest

WXV 2: Final round team news as Rollie to win 70th cap in title decider

WXV 2: Second round team news as Thomson, Lloyd return for Scotland

WXV 2: Opening round team news as Wales face Australia without Tuipulotu

Wales name WXV 2 squad as Olympic duo make the cut

Carys Cox inspires Wales to WXV play-off victory against Spain

Wales centre Kerin Lake to reach half century in WXV play-off against Spain

Alisha Butchers Stats

Stats compared to other Flankers
10%
Lineout Takes
20%
Carries
Tries
33%
Turnovers Won
2%
Tackles Completed
88%
2%
Dominant Tackles

Alisha Butchers Stats

Stats compared to other Flankers
Alisha Butchers
Alisha Butchers

Key Stats

Lineout Takes
1
Carries
6
Tries
1
Turnovers Won
0
Tackles Completed
0.88
Dominant Tackles
0

Season Performance

Minutes played: 27

Season Performance

Minutes played: 27
Alisha Butchers

Attack

Rank
Points
5
Tries
1
Line Breaks
0
Carries
6
Carries Per Minute
0.22
Metres Carried
12
Defenders Beaten
1
Turnovers Won
0
Defenders Beaten
1
Touches
6
Post Contact Metres
13

Defence

Rank
Tackles Made
7
Tackles Completed
0.88
Dominant Tackles
0
Tackles Per Minute
0.26
Turnovers Won
0
Ruck Arrival Effectiveness
0

Passing

Rank
Try Assists
0
Successful Passes
0
Bad Passes
0
Pass Accuracy
0%

Discipline

Rank
Penalties Conceded
1
Yellow Cards
0
Red Cards
0

Lineouts

Rank
Lineout Takes
1
Lineouts Won
0
Lineouts Stolen
0

Match Stats

Alisha Butchers Bio

Alisha Joyce-Butchers (née Butchers) currently plays as a flanker for the Wales women's rugby union team and Bristol Bears Women. She made her international debut and scored her first international try at the 2016 Women's Six Nations

Born on 14 June 1997 in Swansea, Butchers was first introduced to rugby while at primary school. She played for numerous teams during her schooldays, including Bynea RFC, Llanelli Schoolboys and Scarlets U18s, as well as Carmarthen Quins RFC.

Her international debut came three years later at the 2016 Six Nations, when she came on as a substitute against Ireland. She then scored her first try in the following match against Scotland—the game ended 23-10 to Wales.

By 2017, Alisha Butchers had become a regular feature for the national team and the Wales sevens. This included being named in the sevens squad for the 2018 Commonwealth Games. Sadly, an ankle injury prevented her from taking part.

Butchers reached new heights in 2019. She was invited to join the Barbarians and represented the team during a match against the United States. After a closely contested game, the Barbarians were victorious and sealed their 34-33 win. 

With regards to her club career, Butchers signed with Scarlets Ladies in 2016. She played for the club for three years before transferring to Worcester Warriors Women in 2019. One year later, she moved to Bristol Bears Women. 

In 2021, Butchers sustained a bad ligament injury. Thankfully, she made a full recovery and she was subsequently selected to represent Wales at the delayed Rugby World Cup. Next, she produced several stunning performances at the 2022 Six Nations. 

In the same year, Butchers became engaged to her teammate, Jasmine Joyce. The pair married in 2023 and adopted the surname Joyce-Butchers. 

From the sevens to the 15s, Alisha Butchers is a key player in the national team. Whether at international tournaments or in the Premiership, we can't wait to watch her next match.

Search