Arthur Gould

Rugby Player

Birthday October 10, 1864

Birth Sign Libra

Birthplace Wales

DEATH DATE Jan 2, 1919 (54)

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About

Fullback and center who made 27 caps for Wales from 1885-1897.

Before Fame

He began his career in 1882 with Newport, the team he was most associated with when he retired.

Trivia

He was at the heart of "The Gould Controversy," resulted in Wales having a one-year hiatus from international competition.

Family Life

He had five brothers, who were all extremely talented rugby players.

Associated With

He had captained Wales 18 times, which set a record that stood for nearly a century, until broken by Ieuan Evans.