Prescott, Gwyn
Arthur Gould: Rugby's First Superstar
- ISBN 13:
- 9781904609124
- author:
- Prescott, Gwyn
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- St. David's Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2023
- Pages:
- 254
- Dimensions:
- 23.4 x 15.6 x 1.8 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Biography, Sports, Sports & Recreation,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Arthur Gould Rugby's First Superstar by Gwyn Prescott is the remarkable true story of a rugby player who transcended the sport to become a national icon. Nicknamed 'Monkey' due to his childhood love of climbing trees, Gould was a dominant force in Welsh rugby, playing for Newport RFC and earning 27 caps for Wales - a record that stood for decades. Gould's on-field success was matched by his off-field fame, with his funeral in Newport attracting the largest crowd ever seen at the time. His impact extended beyond the sport, with a testimonial appeal sparking controversy over the amateur ethos of rugby. The situation was eventually resolved through a special dispensation from England's Rugby Football Union, allowing Gould to benefit from the testimonial while remaining an amateur. This book tells the story of Arthur Gould's remarkable life and career, shedding new light on a period of Welsh rugby history that continues to fascinate fans today.
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