Archie McArthur
| Born | Archie McArthur 11 June 2003 Reading, Berkshire, England | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Height | 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 115 kg (18 st 2 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | City of Oxford College | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Archie McArthur (born 11 June 2003) is an English professional rugby union player who plays as a prop for PREM Rugby club Exeter Chiefs.
Career
[edit]McArthur joined the Wasps academy through their partnership with City of Oxford College, where he previously studied.[1] On 17 October 2022, Wasps entered administration due to financial problems, resulting in the termination of contracts for their players and coaches alike.[2] Instead, McArthur was signed by Premiership rivals Gloucester for the 2022–23 season with immediate effect.[3][4]
McArthur represented England U18 and then made his debut for England U20 against Wales during the 2022 Six Nations Under 20s Championship.[4][5] The following year saw him play in every round of the 2023 Junior Six Nations.[6][7] McArthur was also a member of the England squad at the 2023 World Rugby U20 Championship and started in their semi-final elimination against France.[8]
McArthur made his debut for Gloucester, winning against Bristol Bears 38-31 during the 2022–23 Premiership Rugby Cup competition.[9] He was also loaned out to Championship clubs such as Doncaster Knights and Hartpury University for game-time and further development.[10][11]
On 18 June 2025, it was confirmed that McArthur would be promoted to the senior squad of Gloucester ahead of the 2025–26 season.[12] At the end of that campaign it was announced in July 2026 that he would leave to join Exeter Chiefs.[13]
References
[edit]- ↑ Rice, Liam (4 April 2021). "College students sign contracts with Premiership rugby team". Oxford Mail. Retrieved 23 June 2025.
- ↑ "Wasps' administration announced as 167 employees made redundant". ITVX. 22 October 2022. Retrieved 23 June 2025.
- ↑ "England U20's Archie McArthur signs for Gloucester Rugby". Gloucester Rugby. 1 November 2022. Retrieved 23 June 2025.
- 1 2 Evely, John (9 November 2022). "Gloucester Rugby pick up former Wasps prop". Gloucestershire Live. Retrieved 17 January 2026.
- ↑ "Under-20 Six Nations: England U20s 43-14 Wales U20s". BBC Sport. 25 February 2022. Retrieved 17 January 2026.
- ↑ "England U20 Men Squad announced for 2023". England Rugby. 9 January 2023. Retrieved 23 June 2025.
- ↑ Evely, John (1 February 2023). "Four Gloucester youngsters to start for England U20s vs Scotland as Hathaway switches allegiances". Gloucestershire Live. Retrieved 17 January 2026.
- ↑ "Under-20 World Cup: France U20 52-31 England U20". All.Rugby. Retrieved 17 January 2026.
- ↑ "Match Report: Gloucester Rugby 38-31 Bristol Bears". Premiership Rugby. 19 November 2022. Retrieved 23 June 2025.
- ↑ "REPORT - Blues blitz Hartpury on home soil". bedfordrugby.co.uk. 11 November 2023. Retrieved 23 June 2025.
- ↑ "Doncaster Knights Vs Coventry Rugby at Castle Park 2nd Mar 2024". www.ultimaterugby.com. Retrieved 23 June 2025.
- ↑ "Cherry & Whites confirm 2025/26 playing squad". www.gloucesterrugby.co.uk. Retrieved 23 June 2025.
- ↑ "Exeter sign prop McArthur from Gloucester". BBC Sport. 27 July 2026. Retrieved 30 July 2026.