Arthur Rowley (rugby union)

Arthur James Rowley (18 November 1908 – 11 April 1995) was an English international rugby union player.[1]

Arthur Rowley
Full nameArthur James Rowley
Date of birth(1908-11-18)18 November 1908
Place of birthCoventry, England
Date of death11 April 1995(1995-04-11) (aged 86)
Place of deathSolihull, England
Rugby union career
Position(s) Wing-forward
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1932 England 1 (0)

Rowley was born in Coventry and attended school in the Stoke area of the city, earning England Schools representative honours. He played his initial rugby after school with Stoke Old Boys.[2]

A wing-forward, Rowley debuted for Coventry RFC in the 1927–28 season. He made 17 appearances with Warwickshire and in 1931 was a member of the side which contested a County Championship final for the first time. In 1932, Rowley gained his solitary England cap against the Springboks at Twickenham, played prior to their Home Nations campaign, for which he lost his place to Eric Coley.[3] His career was subsequently impacted by persistent shoulder problems.[2]

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References

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  1. ^ "Rowley to Play For the Rest". Coventry Evening Telegraph. 10 December 1931.
  2. ^ a b "Arthur Rowley". Coventry Evening Telegraph. 14 April 1995.
  3. ^ "Pleased with Rowley". Coventry Evening Telegraph. 9 January 1932.
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