Background
Gould came from a notable sporting family from Newport in South Wales, his father, Joseph Gould, was a keen sportsman and played cricket for the local team
athletics competitor rugby union player
Gould came from a notable sporting family from Newport in South Wales, his father, Joseph Gould, was a keen sportsman and played cricket for the local team
Gould captained his club side, Newport Reconstruction Finance Corporation, for a single season, and is best known as the younger brother of Welsh rugby superstar Arthur "Monkey" Gould
Rugby
Five of Wyatt"s brothers played rugby for Newport, one of the most prolific clubs in the country. Of the six brothers, three were capped at an international level, all for Wales. They were Bob, Bert and most famously Arthur "Monkey" Gould.
Gould joined Newport in 1899 and played most of his career at wing, playing opposite to Wales wing players Teddy Morgan and Johnnie Williams.
In the 1905/06 season Gould was selected to captain the senior Newport team, but he only played five games during the period, with Charlie Pritchard taking over the captaincy duties while Gould was absent. Gould left Newport in 1907, but continued his association with Newport as a club official for many years.
Athletics
As well as rugby, Gould was a keen athlete, and his specialised in the 120 yard hurdles. He qualified for the British team but although qualifying for the semi-finals he did not finish the race.