Alex Taylor (rugby union)
| Full name | Alex Taylor | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | c.1990[1] | ||
| Place of birth | Wanaka, Otago, New Zealand[1] | ||
| Height | 1.89 m (6 ft 2 in) | ||
| Weight | 104 kg (16 st 5 lb) | ||
| School | Southland Boys' High School | ||
| Rugby union career | |||
| Playing career | |||
| Position | Number Eight | ||
| Amateur clubs | |||
| Years | Club / team | ||
| 2015- |
Invercargill Blues Stirling County | ||
| Provincial/State sides | |||
| Years | Club / team | Caps | (points) |
| 2011-15 | Southland | ||
| National team(s) | |||
| Years | Club / team | Caps | (points) |
| New Zealand U16 | |||
Alex Taylor (born Wanaka, Otago, New Zealand in 1990) is a New Zealand rugby union player who plays for Stirling County as a Number Eight.[2][3]
Amateur level
Having started his rugby at school, Taylor moved on to play for Invercargill Blues. Having moved to Scotland, Taylor now plays for Stirling County.[4][5] [6]
Professional level
Taylor played provincial rugby in New Zealand before moving to Scotland.[4] He played for Southland alongside John Hardie. He also played 7s for Southland.[7] In 2015, he left New Zealand to go to Scotland.
Taylor played for Glasgow Warriors against Canada 'A' on the 30 August 2016.[8][9][10]
International career
He has represented New Zealand at schoolboy and age grade level.[11]
References
- 1 2 "Alex Taylor - Cambusbarron, Scotland, United Kingdom - Couchsurfing".
- ↑ "Currie Rugby Football Club".
- ↑ "Stirling County 31 - 18 Gala: Home revival takes points".
- 1 2 "Read the latest news and game reports from Stirling County RFC".
- ↑ "Stirling County 31 vs. 18 Gala - 24 September 2016 - 1XV - Gala Rugby".
- ↑ http://www.skysports.com/rugby-union/stirling-county-vs-gala/77992
- ↑ Ltd, codegent. "News: Auckland, Hawkes Bay and reigning champions Taranaki among favourites for New Zealand Rugby Sevens Nationals this weekend - ur7s".
- ↑ "Blend of experience and youth in Warriors side to face Canada 'A' - Glasgow Warriors".
- ↑ "Glasgow Warriors v Canada 'A'. Match preview.".
- ↑ "Warriors finish pre-season with convincing win over Canada 'A' - Glasgow Warriors".
- ↑ Burdon, Nathan (12 September 2012). "Alex Taylor to take his chances with Stags" – via Stuff.co.nz.
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