Henry Taylor (rugby union)
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Henry Taylor was a rugby union international who represented England
from 1879 to 1882.
.
in the Scotland
vs England
match. Of the 5 matches he played for his national side he was on the winning side on 3 occasions. He was to have played in a sixth match but lost the night mail train to Scotland. Although not noted for his dropping powers, he was considered a first-rate halfback, who was "wonderfully quick on the ball and at utilising an opening in his adversaries' defence. He ran low, and very strongly, though not very fast, and used his arms with great effect ; his tactics in point of attack were his best points, and he did excellent service for England." He played his final match for England on Mar 4, 1882 at Whalley Range, Manchester in the England
vs Scotland
match.
England national rugby union team
The England national rugby union team represents England in rugby union. They compete in the annual Six Nations Championship with France, Ireland, Scotland, Italy, and Wales. They have won this championship on 26 occasions, 12 times winning the Grand Slam, making them the most successful team in...
from 1879 to 1882.
Early life
Henry Taylor was born on September 21, 1858 in Greenwich. He attended Merchant Taylors' SchoolMerchant Taylors' School, Northwood
Merchant Taylors' School is a British independent day school for boys, originally located in the City of London. Since 1933 it has been located at Sandy Lodge in the Three Rivers district of Hertfordshire ....
.
Rugby union career
Taylor made his international debut on Mar 10, 1879 at EdinburghRaeburn Place
Raeburn Place is the main street of Stockbridge, Edinburgh, and the name of the playing fields there.-Rugby:The first international rugby football game was played on the playing fields at Raeburn Place on 27 March 1871 between England and Scotland. It was won by Scotland, though England got revenge...
in the Scotland
Scotland national rugby union team
The Scotland national rugby union team represent Scotland in international rugby union. Rugby union in Scotland is administered by the Scottish Rugby Union. The Scotland rugby union team is currently ranked eighth in the IRB World Rankings as of 19 September 2011...
vs England
England national rugby union team
The England national rugby union team represents England in rugby union. They compete in the annual Six Nations Championship with France, Ireland, Scotland, Italy, and Wales. They have won this championship on 26 occasions, 12 times winning the Grand Slam, making them the most successful team in...
match. Of the 5 matches he played for his national side he was on the winning side on 3 occasions. He was to have played in a sixth match but lost the night mail train to Scotland. Although not noted for his dropping powers, he was considered a first-rate halfback, who was "wonderfully quick on the ball and at utilising an opening in his adversaries' defence. He ran low, and very strongly, though not very fast, and used his arms with great effect ; his tactics in point of attack were his best points, and he did excellent service for England." He played his final match for England on Mar 4, 1882 at Whalley Range, Manchester in the England
England national rugby union team
The England national rugby union team represents England in rugby union. They compete in the annual Six Nations Championship with France, Ireland, Scotland, Italy, and Wales. They have won this championship on 26 occasions, 12 times winning the Grand Slam, making them the most successful team in...
vs Scotland
Scotland national rugby union team
The Scotland national rugby union team represent Scotland in international rugby union. Rugby union in Scotland is administered by the Scottish Rugby Union. The Scotland rugby union team is currently ranked eighth in the IRB World Rankings as of 19 September 2011...
match.