Huw Charles Taylor (born 5 June 1996) is an English rugby union player who plays as a lock or a flanker for RGC 1404. Taylor has previously played for Worcester Warriors and Dragons RFC, and has represented England U20.
| Birth name | Huw Charles Taylor | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Date of birth | 5 June 1996 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Bridgnorth, Shropshire, England | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.96 m (6 ft 5 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 112 kg (17 st 9 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | Old Swinford Hospital | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Professional career
editIn October 2014, Taylor made his club debut for Worcester against Nottingham in the British and Irish Cup.[1] Taylor went on to be part of the side that defeated Doncaster in the final to win the cup that season.[1][2]
Taylor has represented England U18s and in the 2016 Six Nations Under 20s Championship.[1] In June 2016, Taylor was a member of the England U20 team that won the Junior World Cup, scoring a try in the final against Ireland.[3]
On 2 May 2017, Taylor signed his first senior contract with Worcester at Sixways Stadium ahead of the 2017-18 season.[1] In January 2018 it was announced that Taylor would be joining Pro14 side Dragons.[4] He is a Welsh-qualified player through a grandparent.[4] Taylor signed an extension with the Dragons on 24 May 2022.[5] Taylor was released at the end of the 2022–23 season, and subsequently joined RGC 1404 as a player-coach.[6]
References
edit- ^ a b c d "Worcester Warriors verstaile forward Huw Taylor handed senior deal at Sixways". Premiership Rugby. 2 May 2017. Retrieved 25 June 2017.
- ^ "British & Irish Cup Final: Doncaster Knights 5-35 Worcester Warriors". BBC Sport. 3 April 2015. Retrieved 13 January 2018.
- ^ "World Rugby U20 Championship 2016: England beat Ireland in final". BBC Sport. 25 June 2016. Retrieved 13 January 2018.
- ^ a b "Huw Taylor: Dragons sign forward from Worcester Warriors". BBC Sport. 8 January 2018. Retrieved 13 January 2018.
- ^ "Dragons forward Taylor agrees new deal". BBC Sport. Retrieved 15 June 2023.
- ^ "Taylor moves north after Dragons exit and is reunited with popular Parade man". South Wales Argus. 15 June 2023. Retrieved 15 June 2023.
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