About Ernest Taylor
Lived 1869 – 1936 (aged 67). Ernest Taylor was a British rugby union player.
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.
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. Of his 14 international matches his team won 7.
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Who was Ernest Taylor?
English rugby union footballer (1869-1936)
When was Ernest Taylor born?
Ernest Taylor was born on 20 February 1869 in Newcastle upon Tyne.
When did Ernest Taylor die?
Ernest Taylor died on 9 April 1936 in Whitley Bay.
What was Ernest Taylor's occupation?
Ernest Taylor was a rugby union player.
What nationality was Ernest Taylor?
Ernest Taylor was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Ernest Taylor (rugby union)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ernest Taylor. https://biography.guide/ernest-taylor-rugby-union-player/
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