Arthur Butler (rugby union)

Arthur Geoffrey Butler (30 September 1914 – 21 March 2007) was an English international rugby union player.

[1] Born in Oxford, Butler was a speedy wing three-quarter, who won Southern Counties championships in the 100 and 220 yards sprint events.

[2] He played his rugby for Harlequins and was capped twice for England during their triple crown-winning 1937 Home Nations campaign.

After debuting against Wales at Twickenham, Butler contributed a second-half try in the 9–8 win over Ireland, but wasn't picked for the final fixture against Scotland.

[3] Butler was appointed RFU president in 1963, becoming the first from the Oxfordshire union to fill the position.