Arthur Royle


Arthur "Artie"/"Arty" V. Royle was an English rugby union footballer who played in the 1880s. He played at representative level for England, and at club level for Broughton Rangers, as a fullback, i.e. number 15. Prior to 2 June 1896, Broughton Rangers was a rugby union club.

Background

Arthur Royle was born in Salford, Lancashire, and he died aged 80 in Ilsington, Devon.

Playing career

International honours

Arthur Royle won a cap for England while at Broughton Rangers in 1889 against New Zealand Natives.

Change of Code

When Broughton Rangers converted from the rugby union code to the rugby league code on 2 June 1896, Arthur Royle would have been aged 34. Consequently, he may have been both a rugby union and rugby league footballer for Broughton Rangers.