Matthew Burke (rugby player born 1964)
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| Matthew Burke | |||
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| Personal information | |||
| Date of birth | September 15 1964 | ||
| Place of birth |  Darlinghurst, New South Wales |
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| School | Waverley College 1973-1981 | ||
| Rugby union career | |||
| Playing career | |||
| Position | Winger | ||
| National team(s) | Caps | (points) | |
| 1984-1987 | Australia |
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Matthew Peter Burke (born September 15, 1964 in Darlinghurst) 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. Also he was a player on the only Australian team to win a Grand Slam (rugby union) Tour, in 1984.
[edit] 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 | Brisban | 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
