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Bob Gould

1863 – 1931

Welsh rugby union player

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Lived 1863 – 1931 (aged 67–68). Bob Gould was a British rugby union player.

Robert Gould (1863 – 29 December 1931) was a Welsh international rugby union forward who played club rugby for Newport Rugby Football Club. He won 11 caps for Wales and captained them for one match. Gould is best known within the sport of rugby as the brother of Arthur 'Monkey' Gould, one of the first superstars of Welsh rugby.

Rugby career Gould played most of his club rugby with Newport, spending 8 seasons with the club between 1879 and 1887. He captained Newport in his final season.

International career Gould was first capped for Wales against Ireland on 28 January 1882. He would play for Wales a further 10 times, captaining the team against Scotland on 26 February 1887. Gould would play his last five international games with his younger brother Arthur and the Scotland game of 1885 is noted as being the first international rugby game to have brothers on both sides. The Goulds for Wales and George and Richard Maitland for Scotland.

International matches played Wales 1882, 1884, 1885, 1886, 1887 1882, 1884 1883, 1884, 1885, 1887

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Bob Gould?

Welsh rugby union player (1863-1931)

When was Bob Gould born?

Bob Gould was born in 1863 in Newport.

When did Bob Gould die?

Bob Gould died on 29 December 1931 in Nice.

What was Bob Gould's occupation?

Bob Gould was a rugby union player.

What nationality was Bob Gould?

Bob Gould was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Bob Gould

· Wikidata: Q2907680

· DBpedia: Bob Gould (rugby union)

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