He was capped twelve times for Scotland between 1889 and 1893.[2] He scored 3 tries in those 12 matches; all at the start of his international career: his first 3 matches.[5]
Military career
The Scottish Referee newspaper of 5 October 1900 gives this on Orr's career:[6]
Jack Orr. To Rugby followers particularly, the announcement made this week of Captain J. E. Orr's promotion to be Secretary to the Military Governor of Pretoria will be received with much satisfaction. As Rugby footballer, Jack Orr was a power in himself, and, indeed, played a game particularly his own, but with telling effect, not only in club games, but in the more important International matches. Captain Orr was, until recently, attached to the Imperial Light Horse, and was wounded, although not severely. early in the campaign. Since his recovery he has played a conspicuous part, and the post which has been gives him is but a fitting reward for services rendered. We wish him every success, and hope his advancement will not stop here.
Family
He was the brother of Charles Orr who was also capped for Scotland.[2]
