John MacArthur (rugby union)

John Parlane MacArthur (1904 — 1982) was a Scottish international rugby union player.[1]

John MacArthur
Full nameJohn Parlane MacArthur
Date of birth(1904-09-12)12 September 1904
Place of birthWest Derby, Liverpool, Lancashire, England
Date of death1982 (aged 77)
Place of deathBraintree, Essex, England
SchoolRuthin School
Rugby union career
Position(s) Scrum-half
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1932 Scotland 1 (0)

Born in Liverpool, to Scottish parents, MacArthur learned his rugby at Ruthin School in Wales.[2]

MacArthur joined Waterloo in 1923–24 and three seasons later progressed into the firsts, succeeding F. R. Mitchell-Smith as the new scrum-half.[3] This began his half-back partnership with Steve Meikle, with whom he also combined in regular Lancashire appearances.[4] He declined an invitation to attend England trials, hoping gain a place in the Scotland side, which he finally achieved in 1932. Having been a reserve on six occasions previously, MacArthur gained his solitary Scotland cap in a Calcutta Cup match at Twickenham.[2]

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References

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  1. ^ "News Of J. P. McArthur". Liverpool Daily Post. 4 November 1936.
  2. ^ a b "Player Who Was Nearly Overlooked". Evening Express. 8 March 1932.
  3. ^ "J. P. Mc Arthur". The Guardian. 10 March 1932.
  4. ^ "J. P. McArthur's Retirement". Liverpool Daily Post. 10 September 1935.
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