About John Arthur
Lived 1848 – 1921 (aged 72). John Arthur was a British rugby union player.
Rugby career
John W. Arthur represented Scotland in 1871 in the first international match. He was capped again on the return fixture the following year.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Arthur?
Scottish rugby union player
When was John Arthur born?
John Arthur was born on 25 April 1848 in Glasgow.
When did John Arthur die?
John Arthur died on 15 March 1921 in Saint-Jean-de-Luz.
What was John Arthur's occupation?
John Arthur was a rugby union player.
What nationality was John Arthur?
John Arthur was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Arthur (rugby union)
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Arthur. https://biography.guide/john-arthur-rugby-union-player/
MLA: "John Arthur." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-arthur-rugby-union-player/.
Chicago: "John Arthur." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-arthur-rugby-union-player/.
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