About Jack Taylor
Lived 1913 – 1979 (aged 66). Jack Taylor was a New Zealand rugby union player.
John McLeod Taylor (12 January 1913 – 5 May 1979) was a New Zealand rugby union player. A fullback, Taylor represented and at a provincial level. He was a member of the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, in 1937 and 1938. In all, he played nine matches for the All Blacks, including six internationals, scoring 45 points in all. After World War II, Taylor remained active in rugby as a coach, selector and administrator, including a period as Wellington coach, and later as chair of the Wellington Rugby Union management committee.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jack Taylor?
New Zealand rugby union player
When was Jack Taylor born?
Jack Taylor was born on 12 January 1913 in Mataura.
When did Jack Taylor die?
Jack Taylor died on 5 May 1979.
What was Jack Taylor's occupation?
Jack Taylor was a rugby union player.
What nationality was Jack Taylor?
Jack Taylor was New Zealand.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Jack Taylor (rugby union, born 1913)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jack Taylor. https://biography.guide/jack-taylor-rugby-union-player/
MLA: "Jack Taylor." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jack-taylor-rugby-union-player/.
Chicago: "Jack Taylor." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jack-taylor-rugby-union-player/.
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