Ernest Taylor (rugby union)

Ernest Taylor

Birth name	Ernest William Taylor
Date of birth	20 February 1869
Place of birth	Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England
Date of death	9 April 1936 (1936-04-10) (aged 67)
Place of death	Whitley Bay, England
Occupation(s)	Electrical engineer
Rugby union career
Position(s) Halfback National team(s) 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]

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