John William Arthur (1848-1921) was a Scottish rugby football player.

[2] John W. Arthur represented Scotland in 1871 in the first international match.

[2] He was the brother of Sir Allan Arthur, who was also capped for Scotland.

[2] His son, Dr. J. W. Arthur, played for London Scottish, and was later ordained as a missionary to go to British South Africa.

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