Jack Taylor (rugby union, born 1877) explained

John Taylor
Birth Name:John Thomas Taylor
Birth Date:26 May 1877
Birth Place:Castleford, Yorkshire
Death Place:Ashington
Ru Position:Centre
Ru Nationalcaps:11
Ru Nationalpoints:Pts:5;
Tries:1;
Conv:1;
Pens:0;
Drop:0
Ru Nationalyears:1897–1905
Ru Proclubs:Castleford RUFC
West Hartlepool R.F.C.

John Thomas Taylor (1877–1951) was a rugby union international who represented England from 1897 to 1905,[1] and at club level for Castleford RUFC and West Hartlepool R.F.C. He also captained his country.[1]

Early life

John Taylor was born on 26 May 1877 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]

Notes and References

  1. http://www.espnscrum.com/statsguru/rugby/player/1262.html John Taylor Profile on scrum.com