Gould, Arthur Joseph
Welsh rugby player
Arthur Joseph Gould, (born Oct. 10, 1864, Newport, Monmouthshire, Wales—died Jan. 2, 1919), Welsh rugby player who between 1885 and 1897 won 27 caps for Wales and was captain of their first Triple Crown-winning team in 1893.
Gould was one of five rugby-playing brothers, three of whom played for Wales. Gould began his international career at full-back but made his reputation as a strong, decisive centre. He served as captain of the Wales team for a record-setting 18 times.
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