Arthur Hayley


Arthur Hayley was an English rugby union footballer who played in the 1880s. He played at representative level for Yorkshire, and at club level for Wakefield Trinity. Prior to Tuesday 27 August 1895, Wakefield Trinity was a rugby union club.

Background

Arthur Hayley's birth was registered in Wakefield district, West Riding of Yorkshire, and his death aged 92 was registered in Wakefield district, West Riding of Yorkshire.

Change of Code

When Wakefield Trinity converted from the rugby union code to the rugby league code on Tuesday 27 August 1895, Arthur Hayley would have been 41 years of age. Subsequently, he didn't become both a rugby union and rugby league footballer for Wakefield Trinity.

Genealogical information

Arthur Hayley was the older brother of Harry Hayley.