John Orr

John Orr (20 August 1865 – 5 November 1935) was a Scotland international rugby union player.

Rugby Union career

Amateur career

He played for West of Scotland.

He played for West of Scotland District in their match against East of Scotland District on 29 January 1887.

International career

He was capped twelve times for between 1889 and 1893.

Military career

The Scottish Referee newspaper of 5 October 1900 gives this on Orr's career: Jack Orr. To Rugby followers particularly, the announcement made this week of Captain J. E. Orr's promotion to be Secretary to the Military Governor of Pretoria will be received with much satisfaction. As Rugby footballer, Jack Orr was a power in himself, and, indeed, played a game particularly his own, but with telling effect, not only in club games, but in the more important International matches. Captain Orr was, until recently, attached to the Imperial Light Horse, and was wounded, although not severely. early in the campaign. Since his recovery he has played a conspicuous part, and the post which has been gives him is but a fitting reward for services rendered. We wish him every success, and hope his advancement will not stop here.

Family

He was the brother of Charles Orr who was also capped for Scotland.