Ernest Taylor | |
Birth Name: | Ernest William Taylor |
Birth Place: | Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England |
Death Place: | Whitley Bay, England |
Ru Position: | Halfback |
Repcaps1: | 14 |
Reppoints1: | Pts:15; Tries:2; Conv:3; Pens:0; Drop:0 |
Repyears1: | 1892–1899 |
Years1: | 1898 |
Clubs1: | Rockliff |
Occupation: | Electrical engineer |
Ernest William Taylor (20 February 1869 – 9 April 1936) was a rugby union player who represented England from 1892 to 1899. He also captained the national team.[1]
Taylor, nicknamed Little Billie, made his international debut on 6 February 1892 at Whalley Range, Greater Manchester, against Ireland. He played his final international match on 4 February 1899, at Lansdowne Road, again against Ireland.[1] Of his 14 international matches his team won 7.[1]