Patrick Calum MacArthur (born 27 April 1987) is a former

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player. He formerly played as a

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for

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in the

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. He is now a player-coach at Ayr.

Rugby Union career

Amateur career

He has played for West of Scotland MacArthur has turned out for Ayr. He was assigned Ayr in the Pro draft for the

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sides from

for the season 2017-18.

Professional career

MacArthur has made more than 100 appearances for

International career

MacArthur represented his country at under-18, 19 and 20 level. He played for

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in 2012, before making his full international debut with

in 2013.

Coaching career

MacArthur is the Assistant Coach at Ayr. It was announced that he would keep playing for one more year in a player-coach capacity at the club.

References

External links

Pat MacArthur Scottish Rugby Player Profile

1987 births Living people Ayr RFC players Glasgow Warriors players Rugby union hookers Rugby union players from Irvine, North Ayrshire Scotland 'A' international rugby union players Scotland Club XV international rugby union players Scotland international rugby union players Scottish rugby union coaches Scottish rugby union players West of Scotland FC players {{scotland-rugbyunion-bio-stub