John Taylor (rugby union born 1876)
Full name | John T. Taylor | ||
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Date of birth | 26 May 1876 | ||
Date of death | 8 September 1951 | ||
Place of death | Ashington (aged 75 years 105 days) | ||
Rugby union career | |||
Playing career | |||
Position | Centre | ||
National team(s) | |||
Years | Club / team | Caps | (points) |
1897-1905 | England | 11 | Pts:5; Tries:1; Conv:1; Pens:0; Drop:0 |
John Taylor (1876–1951) was a rugby union international who represented England from 1897 to 1905.[1] He also captained his country.[1]
Early life
John Taylor was born on 26 May 1876 in Whitwood Mere, Castleford, Yorkshire.[1]
Rugby union career
Taylor made his international debut on 6 February 1897 at Lansdowne Road in the Ireland vs England match.[1] Of the 11 matches he played for his national side he was on the winning side on 3 occasions.[1] He played his final match for England on 18 March 1905 at Athletic Ground, Richmond in the England vs Scotland match.[1]
References
Sporting positions | ||
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Preceded by John Daniell |
English National Rugby Union Captain Jan 1901 |
Succeeded by William Bunting |
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