Robert Taylor (rugby union coach) explained

Robert Taylor
Birth Place:Auckland, New Zealand
Ru Currentteam:Melbourne Rebels
Ru Currentposition:Assistant coach
Coachyears1:2009–2016
Coachteams2:Sydney University
Coachyears2:2016– 2020
Coachteams3:NSW Country Eagles
Coachyears3:2019–2020
Coachteams4:Leicester Tigers
Coachyears4:2020
Coachteams5:NEC Green Rockets
Coachyears5:2021–2023
Coachteams6:Super Rugby
Coachyears6:2023–2024

Robert Taylor is a professional rugby coach Rugby union from New Zealand. He was previously the head coach of NEC Green Rockets in the Japan Rugby League One competition. Before Japan he was head coach of the Sydney University Football Club[1] and was the head coach of the 2019 NSW Country Eagles team that plays in the NRC competition.[2] Robert had previously had numerous coaching roles in . Taylor joined Leicester Tigers for the 2020/21 season as an assistant coach.

Robert's playing career was highlighted with glory as first five for the legendary Wasps Buccaneers of 2005. Taylor was a key player in the 1993 Tawa Trust Cup winning team alongside players such as Matt Tilley and Leon McGavin.[3] [4] [5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Q&A: Departing Head Coach, Robert Taylor reflects on his four years in the Shute Shield. 7 May 2020. 25 August 2023. Rugby News AU.
  2. Web site: Robert Taylor named Country Eagles Head Coach. 18 July 2019. 25 August 2023. Sydney University.
  3. Web site: Robert Taylor. 26 August 2019. Sydney University.
  4. Web site: Payten . Iain . Sydney, NSW Country name coaches; Tahs may recruit Foley replacement . Rugby.com.au . https://web.archive.org/web/20190716174313/https://www.rugby.com.au/news/2019/07/16/nrc-sydney-eagles . 16 July 2019 . 16 July 2019.
  5. News: Leicester Tigers coach Rob Taylor leaves after five months in job. Leicester Mercury. 3 November 2020 . 14 June 2021 .