Archie McArthur

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Archie McArthur
BornArchie McArthur
(2003-06-11) 11 June 2003 (age 22)
Height1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)
Weight115 kg (18 st 2 lb)
School City of Oxford College
Rugby union career
Position Loosehead Prop
Current team Gloucester
Senior career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2021–2022 Wasps 3 (0)
2022 → Ampthill (loan) 2 (0)
2022– Gloucester 20 (0)
2023–2024 → Doncaster Knights (loan) 2 (0)
2023–2026 → Hartpury University (loan) 24 (10)
Correct as of 3 January 2026
International career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2021–2022 England U18s 0 (0)
2022–2023 England U20s 12 (0)
Correct as of 9 July 2023

Archie McArthur (born 11 June 2003) is an English professional rugby union player who plays as a prop for Premiership Rugby club Gloucester.

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Career

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]

References

  1. ↑ Rice, Liam (4 April 2021). "College students sign contracts with Premiership rugby team". Oxford Mail. Retrieved 23 June 2025.
  2. ↑ "Wasps' administration announced as 167 employees made redundant". ITVX. 22 October 2022. Retrieved 23 June 2025.
  3. ↑ "England U20's Archie McArthur signs for Gloucester Rugby". Gloucester Rugby. 1 November 2022. Retrieved 23 June 2025.
  4. 1 2 Evely, John (9 November 2022). "Gloucester Rugby pick up former Wasps prop". Gloucestershire Live. Retrieved 17 January 2026.
  5. ↑ "Under-20 Six Nations: England U20s 43-14 Wales U20s". BBC Sport. 25 February 2022. Retrieved 17 January 2026.
  6. ↑ "England U20 Men Squad announced for 2023". England Rugby. 9 January 2023. Retrieved 23 June 2025.
  7. ↑ 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.
  8. ↑ "Under-20 World Cup: France U20 52-31 England U20". All.Rugby. Retrieved 17 January 2026.
  9. ↑ "Match Report: Gloucester Rugby 38-31 Bristol Bears". Premiership Rugby. 19 November 2022. Retrieved 23 June 2025.
  10. ↑ "REPORT - Blues blitz Hartpury on home soil". bedfordrugby.co.uk. Retrieved 23 June 2025.
  11. ↑ "Doncaster Knights Vs Coventry Rugby at Castle Park 2nd Mar 2024". www.ultimaterugby.com. Retrieved 23 June 2025.
  12. ↑ "Cherry & Whites confirm 2025/26 playing squad". www.gloucesterrugby.co.uk. Retrieved 23 June 2025.
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