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Alisha Butchers

Alisha Butchers
Wales Women
Wales Women
Alisha Butchers

Nationality

Wales

Age

29

Position

Back Row

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Alisha Butchers Stats

Stats compared to other Flankers

Alisha Butchers Stats

Stats compared to other Flankers
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Alisha Butchers

Key Stats

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Alisha Butchers Performance Analysis

Womens Six Nations 2026

Alisha Joyce featured in 3 matches during the 2026 Womens Six Nations, representing Wales Women. Results included 0 wins and 3 losses.

Alisha Joyce played 63 minutes across the Womens Six Nations 2026. In attack she made 13m with ball in hand, beating 0 defenders and scoring 0 tries. Defensively she completed 14 tackles at a rate of 4.67 per game.

In the Womens Six Nations 2026, Alisha Joyce completed 4 passes at an accuracy of 100%, contributing 0 try assists and making 7 touches.

WXV Global Series 2026

Alisha Joyce featured in 1 matches during the 2026 WXV Global Series, representing Wales Women. Results included 1 win and 0 losses.

Alisha Joyce played 25 minutes across the WXV Global Series 2026. In attack she made 20m with ball in hand, beating 0 defenders and scoring 0 tries. Defensively she completed 6 tackles at a rate of 6 per game.

In the WXV Global Series 2026, Alisha Joyce completed 1 passes at an accuracy of 100%, contributing 0 try assists and making 7 touches.

PWR 2025/2026

Alisha Joyce featured in 2 matches during the 2025/2026 PWR, representing Bristol Bears Women. Results included 1 win and 1 loss.

Alisha Joyce played 105 minutes across the PWR 2025/2026. In attack she made 37m with ball in hand, beating 1 defenders and scoring 0 tries. Defensively she completed 8 tackles at a rate of 4 per game.

In the PWR 2025/2026, Alisha Joyce completed 7 passes at an accuracy of 88%, contributing 0 try assists and making 13 touches.

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.

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