Cheryl Soon

Cheryl McAfee (née Soon; born 23 September 1975) is a former female rugby union player. She represented Australia in both codes of the game. She was a member of the squad to the 2010 Women's Rugby World Cup that finished in third place.

Cheryl Soon
Date of birth (1975-09-23) 23 September 1975
Rugby union career
Position(s) Scrumhalf
National team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
 Australia 16
National sevens team(s)
Years Team Comps
 Australia

She captained the Wallaroos to the inaugural women's 2009 Rugby World Cup Sevens.[1] Australia eventually won the world cup.[2]

Soon joined IRB’s Rugby Committee in 2012.[3]

Honors

In 2021, World Rugby inducted Soon into its World Rugby Hall of Fame, alongside Osea Kolinisau, Humphrey Kayange, Huriana Manuel, Will Carling and Jim Telfer.[4][5]

References
  1. (AAP) rucksandrolls.com (7 February 2009). "Australian Women's Team For Sevens RWC Named". Archived from the original on 19 April 2014. Retrieved 14 July 2014.
  2. Cheryl Soon (IRB.com) (29 January 2010). "Cheryl Soon: It isn't a job, it's a passion". Archived from the original on 12 August 2014. Retrieved 14 July 2014.
  3. Scrum Queens (July 2012). "Soon joins IRB Committee". Retrieved 14 July 2014.
  4. "Six legends to be inducted into World Rugby Hall of Fame". World Rugby. Archived from the original on 27 October 2021. Retrieved 27 October 2021.
  5. Williamson, Nathan (27 October 2021). "Wallaroos and Sevens legend Cheryl McAfee inducted into World Rugby Hall of Fame | Latest Rugby News". RUGBY.com.au. Archived from the original on 27 October 2021. Retrieved 27 October 2021.
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