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