Career
A local junior from the Redfern United Club, Arthur Branighan was graded with South Sydney Rabbitohs in 1963 and went on to play nine seasons with the club between 1963-1971. He was approached by legendary junior coach, former international Clem Kennedy to play for South Sydney Rabbitohs in 1962, and his career went on from there. After an illustrious career at Souths, which included two premiership victories in 1968 and 1970 a groin injury forced his retirement in 1972.
He was the brother of fellow South Sydney Rabbitohs player, Ray Branighan.