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Mike Butt (born 6 May 1995) is a Wales international rugby league footballer who plays as a winger and fullback for the Widnes Vikings in the Betfred Championship.

Background

Butt was born in Manchester, Greater Manchester, England. He is of Welsh descent through his grandmother.[4]

He attended Manchester Metropolitan University[5] and played rugby league for England Universities.[6]

Club career

Swinton Lions

In May 2015 Butt made his Swinton début against the Keighley Cougars.[7]

He was given the Young Player of the Year award in 2017, and Player of the Year award in 2018.[8]

Butt was the top Swinton try scorer for both the 2020 and 2021 seasons.

Widnes Vikings

On 2 Nov 2023 it was reported that he had signed for Widnes Vikings on a 1-year deal for 2024.[9]

International career

In 2018 Butt made his international début for Wales against Scotland in the 2018 Rugby League European Championship.[10]

Butt played for Wales at the 2019 Rugby League World Cup 9s.[11]

In June 2022 Butt scored his first try at international level, when he crossed the line against France.[12] In October 2022 he was named in the Wales squad for the 2021 Rugby League World Cup.[13][14][15]

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