Full name | John William Arthur | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Date of birth | 1848 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Place of birth | Glasgow | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Date of death | 15 March 1921 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Place of death | St Jean-de-Luz (aged 73 years days) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Rugby union career | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Position(s) | Halfback | ||
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Amateur team(s) | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Points) |
- | Glasgow Academicals | () | |
Provincial / State sides | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Points) |
- | Glasgow District | () | |
National team(s) | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Points) |
1871-1872 | Scotland | 2 | () |
John W. Arthur was a Scottish rugby football player.
John W. Arthur represented Scotland in 1871 in the first international match. He was capped again on the return fixture the following year. He also played for Glasgow Academicals.
He was the brother of Allen Arthur who was also capped for Scotland.