[3] Graham is most notable within rugby for his captaincy of Newport, which saw the team through one of their most successful periods, including the 1891–92 "invincible" season.
Born in Newcastle upon Tyne in the North of England, Graham had left Tyneside to find work in Newport[citation needed].
Under the captaincy of team mate Gould, Wales drew the game 3–3 with the Welsh points coming from a try from another Newport player, Charlie Thomas.
After a narrow win over England in the opening game at the Cardiff Arms Park, Wales were on fine form in an away victory over Scotland.
The last match at Stradey Park saw Wales beat Ireland and lift the Triple Crown for the first time in the country's history.