John Arthur (rugby union)

John Arthur
Full name John William Arthur
Date of birth 1848[1]
Place of birth Glasgow[1]
Date of death March 15, 1921[1]
Place of death St Jean-de-Luz[1] (aged 73 years days)
Rugby union career
Playing career
Position Halfback
Professional / senior clubs
Years Club / team Caps (points)
Glasgow Academicals
National team(s)
Years Club / team Caps (points)
1871-1872  Scotland 2

John W. Arthur was a Scottish rugby football player.[2]

Rugby career

John W. Arthur represented Scotland in 1871 in the first international match.[3] He was capped again on the return fixture the following year.[2] He also played for Glasgow Academicals.[2]

Personal life and family

He was the brother of Allen Arthur who was also capped for Scotland.[2]

References

  1. ^ a b c d John Arthur Profile on scrum.com
  2. ^ a b c d Bath, p136
  3. ^ Bath, p4