Arthur Norman McClinton (16 August 1886 – 29 November 1929) was an Irish rugby union international who was part of the first official British Isles team that toured South Africa in 1910.

His father was a seed merchant, also born in Belfast, whilst his mother hailed from County Armagh.

He was selected to play for Ireland in 1910, debuting at Lansdowne Road against Wales on 12 March 1910 in that first ever Five Nations championship.

However, he shone in the midweek side, making eight appearances and knocking over two drop goals against Orange River County and Southern Rhodesia.

He kept his company in hand with great determination under heavy fire, and finally led it over "No Man's Land" into the enemy's lines.