Matthew Burke (rugby player born 1964)

Not to be confused with Matt Burke, also an Australian rugby union international.

Matthew Burke

Date of birth	15 September 1964 (1964-09-15) (age 47)
Place of birth	Darlinghurst, New South Wales
School	Waverley College 1973-1981
Rugby union career
Playing career
Position	Winger
National team(s)
Years	Club / team	Caps	(points)
1984-1987	Australia	23	(60)

Matthew Peter Burke (born 15 September 1964 in Darlinghurst)^[1] was an Australian rugby union and rugby league player. He made his debut for the Wallabies in 1984 against England at Twickenham. Playing on the wing, he won 23 Test caps and scored 15 tries, including five in the 1987 Rugby World Cup.

International Record

Year	Opposition	Location	Outcome
1984	England (R)	Twickenham	W 19-3
1984	Ireland	Dublin	W 16-9
1985	Canada	Sydney	W 59-3
1985	Canada	Brisbane	W 43-15
1985	New Zealand	Auckland	L 10-9
1985	Fiji	Brisbane	W 52-28
1985	Fiji	Sydney	W 31-9
1986	Italy (R)	Brisbane	W 39-18
1986	France	Sydney	W 27-14
1986	Argentina	Brisbane	W 39-19
1986	Argentina	Sydney	W 26-0
1986	New Zealand	Wellington	W 13-12
1986	New Zealand	Dunedin	L 13-12
1986	New Zealand	Auckland	W 22-9
1987	South Korea	Brisbane	W 65-18
1987 (W.Cup)	USA	Brisbane	W 47-12
1987 (W.Cup)	Japan	Sydney	W 42-23
1987 (W.Cup)	Ireland	Sydney	W 33-15
1987 (W.Cup)	France	Sydney	L 30-24
1987 (W.Cup)	Wales	Rotorua	L 22-21
1987	New Zealand	Sydney	L 30-16
1987	Argentina	Buenos Aries	D 19-19
1987	Argentina	Buenos Aries	L 27-19

(R)- Replacement

Notes

1. ^ Matthew Burke player profile Scrum.com

Persondata
Name	Burke, Matthew
Alternative names
Short description
Date of birth	15 September 1964
Place of birth	Darlinghurst, New South Wales
Date of death
Place of death