Bernard Gould
Bernard Gould | |
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| Born | 1893-04-01 Penarth, Wales |
| Died | 1965-02-20 Leeds, West Riding of Yorkshire, England |
| Occupation(s) | Professional rugby league player, pub landlord |
| Years active | 1920s (rugby league) |
| Known for | Rugby league player for Wales national team, Other Nationalities, Leeds, Wakefield Trinity |
Bernard Gould (1 April 1893 – 20 February 1965) was a Welsh professional rugby league player who competed during the 1920s. Throughout his career, he represented both the Wales national team and the Other Nationalities side. At club level, he played for Leeds and Wakefield Trinity, mainly occupying the positions of or .
Background
Born in Penarth, Wales, Gould initially pursued a career as a prizefighter before transitioning into rugby league. Following his athletic endeavors, he became the landlord of the Commercial Inn pub located on Thornes Lane in Wakefield, serving from 1923 until 1932. Subsequently, he took over management of the Templar Hotel pub, a Melbourne Brewery establishment on Vicar Lane in Leeds, retiring around 1963 at approximately 70 years old. Bernard Gould passed away in Leeds, situated in the West Riding of Yorkshire, England.
He was married to Norah Winifred Mahoney, who worked as a bookkeeper for Cunard Lines. The couple had two sons named Bernard and Stanley; unfortunately, both had died by the 1970s.
International honours
While playing for Leeds and Wakefield Trinity between 1921 and 1923, Bernard Gould secured three international caps representing Wales. Additionally, during his tenure at Leeds, he earned a cap playing for the Other Nationalities team.
County Cup Final appearances
Gould featured as a in Leeds’ 11-3 triumph over Dewsbury in the 1921–22 Yorkshire Cup Final held at Thrum Hall, Halifax on 26 November 1921. He also played at in Wakefield Trinity’s narrow 9-8 victory against Batley during the 1924–25 Yorkshire Cup Final at Headingley Rugby Stadium, Leeds on 22 November 1924.
Club career
Bernard Gould made his first appearance for Wakefield Trinity in February 1922.