Ernest Taylor (rugby union)

Ernest Taylor
BornErnest William Taylor
20 February 1869 (1869-02-20)
Died9 April 1936(1936-04-09) (aged 67)
Whitley Bay, England
OccupationElectrical engineer
Rugby union career
Position Halfback
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1898 Rockliff
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1892–1899 England 14 (Pts:15;
Tries:2;
Conv:3;
Pens:0;
Drop:0)

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]

References

  1. ^ a b c Ernest William Taylor. scrum.com