| Birth name | Archie McArthur | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Date of birth | 11 June 2003 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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 2001) is an English rugby union player who plays for Gloucester in Premiership Rugby.
McArthur joined the Wasps academy through their partnership with City of Oxford College, where he previously studied. [1] On 17 October 2022, Wasps enter administration due to financial problems, resulted in termination of contracts for their players and coaches alike. [2] Instead, McArthur was signed by Premiership rivals Gloucester from the 2022–23 season with immediate effect. [3]
He represented England U18s and then represented England U20s during the 2023 Six Nations Under 20s Championship and during the 2023 World Rugby U20 Championship. [4]
McArthur made his debut for Gloucester, winning against Bristol Bears 38-31 during the 2022–23 Premiership Rugby Cup competition. [5] He was also loaned out to Championship clubs such as Doncaster Knights and Hartpury University for game-time and further development. [6] [7]
On 18 June 2025, it was confirmed that McArthur would be promoted to the senior squad of Gloucester ahead of the 2025–26 season. [8]