Alex Taylor (rugby union)

Alex Taylor (born c. 1990 in Invercargill, Southland, New Zealand) is a New Zealand rugby union player who plays for Stirling County as a Number Eight.[2][3]

Alex Taylor
Birth nameAlex Taylor
Date of birthc. 1990[1]
Place of birthWanaka, Otago, New Zealand[1]
Height1.89 m (6 ft 2 in)
Weight104 kg (16 st 5 lb)
SchoolSouthland Boys' High School
Rugby union career
Position(s) Number Eight
Amateur team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)

2015–		 Woodlands Rugby Club
Stirling County		 ()
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2016 Glasgow Warriors 1 ()
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
2011–15 Southland 17 10
National team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
- New Zealand U18 4 10

Rugby Union career

Amateur career

Having started his rugby at Southland Boys' High School, Taylor moved on to senior club play for Woodlands Rugby Club. He was part of 4 Galbraith Shield wins which included a 3 peat. Having moved to Spain for a short term contract with top club VRAC in Valladolid. Taylor has since moved to Scotland, where now plays for Stirling County.[4][5] [6]

Professional career

Taylor played provincial rugby in New Zealand before moving to Scotland.[4] He played for Southland alongside John Hardie. He also played 7s for Southland where he competed in two national tournaments.[7] In 2015, he left New Zealand to go to Scotland.

Taylor played for Glasgow Warriors against Canada 'A' on 30 August 2016.[8][9][10]

International career

He has represented New Zealand at schoolboy and age grade level teams. He was a trialist of the New Zealand Under 20 team ahead of the 2011 World Cup in Argentina. f[11]

References
  1. "Alex Taylor – Cambusbarron, Scotland, United Kingdom – Couchsurfing".
  2. "Currie Rugby Football Club". Archived from the original on 1 December 2016. Retrieved 30 November 2016.
  3. "Stirling County 31 – 18 Gala: Home revival takes points".
  4. "Read the latest news and game reports from Stirling County RFC".
  5. "Stirling County 31 vs. 18 Gala – 24 September 2016 – 1XV – Gala Rugby". Archived from the original on 1 December 2016. Retrieved 30 November 2016.
  6. http://www.skysports.com/rugby-union/stirling-county-vs-gala/77992
  7. Ltd, codegent. "News: Auckland, Hawkes Bay and reigning champions Taranaki among favourites for New Zealand Rugby Sevens Nationals this weekend – ur7s". Archived from the original on 1 December 2016. Retrieved 30 November 2016.
  8. "Blend of experience and youth in Warriors side to face Canada 'A' – Glasgow Warriors".
  9. "Glasgow Warriors v Canada 'A'. Match preview".
  10. "Warriors finish pre-season with convincing win over Canada 'A' – Glasgow Warriors".
  11. Burdon, Nathan (12 September 2012). "Alex Taylor to take his chances with Stags" – via Stuff.co.nz.
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