About Arthur Buchan
Lived 1924 – 2020 (aged 95). Arthur Buchan was an Australian rugby union player.
Arthur John Buchan (28 September 1924 — 20 June 2020) was an Australian rugby union international. Educated at Sydney Technical High School, Buchan was a speedy number eight who kept fit as a surf lifesaver with the Cronulla SLSC. He played first-grade rugby for Sydney University, Randwick and St. George.
Buchan was capped 10 times for the Wallabies, debuting on the 1946 tour of New Zealand, where he featured in both Test matches and captained the team in a tour match against Canterbury. He played all five Tests on the 1947–48 tour of Britain, Ireland and France, before appearing with the Wallabies for the final time in 1949.
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Who was Arthur Buchan?
rugby player (1924 — 2020)
When was Arthur Buchan born?
Arthur Buchan was born on 28 September 1924.
When did Arthur Buchan die?
Arthur Buchan died on 20 June 2020.
What was Arthur Buchan's occupation?
Arthur Buchan was a rugby union player.
What nationality was Arthur Buchan?
Arthur Buchan was Australian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Arthur Buchan. https://biography.guide/arthur-buchan/
MLA: "Arthur Buchan." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/arthur-buchan/.
Chicago: "Arthur Buchan." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/arthur-buchan/.
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