About Arthur Law
Lived 1904 – 1961 (aged 57). Arthur Law was a New Zealand rugby union player.
Arthur Douglas Law (8 May 1904 – 4 September 1961) was a New Zealand international rugby union player.
Law grew up in Palmerston North and was the first All Black produced by Palmerston North Boys' High School.
A speedy three–quarter, Law debuted for Manawatu at the age of 19 and later appeared briefly with Hawke's Bay. He received an All Blacks call up for their 1925 tour of Australia and was utilised on a wing, contributing a try in the last of the three "international" fixtures against New South Wales in Sydney.
Law spent the remainder of his life farming near Dannevirke and spent a period coaching the Pirates.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Arthur Law?
New Zealand rugby union player
When was Arthur Law born?
Arthur Law was born on 8 May 1904 in Palmerston North.
When did Arthur Law die?
Arthur Law died on 4 September 1961.
What was Arthur Law's occupation?
Arthur Law was a rugby union player.
What nationality was Arthur Law?
Arthur Law was New Zealand.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Arthur Law (rugby union)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Arthur Law. https://biography.guide/arthur-law/
MLA: "Arthur Law." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/arthur-law/.
Chicago: "Arthur Law." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/arthur-law/.
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