Jack Taylor (rugby union, born 1877)

For other people named Jack Taylor, see Jack Taylor (disambiguation).

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

John Taylor

Birth name	John Thomas Taylor
Date of birth	26 May 1877
Place of birth	Castleford, Yorkshire
Date of death	8 September 1951(1951-09-08) (aged 74)
Place of death	Ashington
Rugby union career
Position(s) Centre Senior career Years Team Apps (Points) Castleford RUFC West Hartlepool R.F.C. () International career Years Team Apps (Points) 1897–1905 England 11 Pts:5; Tries:1; Conv:1; Pens:0; Drop:0

Early life

John Taylor was born on 26 May 1877 in Whitwood Mere, Castleford, Yorkshire.

Rugby union career

Taylor made his international debut on 6 February 1897 at Lansdowne Road in the Ireland vs England match. Of the 11 matches he played for his national side he was on the winning side on 3 occasions. He played his final match for England on 18 March 1905 at Athletic Ground, Richmond in the England vs Scotland match.