Ernest Taylor (rugby union)
| Full name | Ernest William Taylor | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 20 February 1869 | ||
| Place of birth | Newcastle-upon-Tyne | ||
| Date of death | 9 April 1936 (aged 67) | ||
| Place of death | Whitley Bay | ||
| Occupation(s) | Electrical Engineer | ||
| Rugby union career | |||
| Playing career | |||
| Position | Halfback | ||
| National team(s) | |||
| Years | Club / team | Caps | (points) |
| 1892-1899 |  England |
14 | Pts:15; Tries:2; Conv:3; Pens:0; Drop:0 |
Ernest William Taylor was a rugby union international who represented England from 1892 to 1899.[1] He also captained his country.[1]
Early life
Ernest William Taylor was born on 20 February 1869 in Newcastle upon Tyne.[1]
Rugby union career
Taylor, nicknamed Little Billie, made his international debut on 6 February 1892 at Whalley Range, Manchester in the England vs Ireland match.[1] Of the 14 matches he played for his national side he was on the winning side on 7 occasions.[1] He played his final match for England on 4 February 1899 at Lansdowne Road in the Ireland vs England match.[1]
References
| Sporting positions | ||
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| Preceded by Richard Lockwood Sammy Woods Frank Mitchell |
English National Rugby Union Captain Mar 1894 1896 1897 |
Succeeded by Sammy Woods Frank Mitchell J. F. Byrne |
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