John Arthur (rugby union)
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Rugby career
John W. Arthur represented ScotlandScotland national rugby union team
The Scotland national rugby union team represent Scotland in international rugby union. Rugby union in Scotland is administered by the Scottish Rugby Union. The Scotland rugby union team is currently ranked eighth in the IRB World Rankings as of 19 September 2011...
in 1871 in the first international match. He was capped again on the return fixture the following year. He also played for Glasgow Academicals.
Personal life and family
He was the brother of Allen ArthurAllen Arthur
Allen Arthur was a Scottish rugby football player.He was capped twice for between 1875-76. He also played for Glasgow Academicals.He was the brother of John Arthur who was also capped for Scotland during the first ever rugby international.-References:...
who was also capped for Scotland.