George Taylor (rugby union)

George Taylor
Date of birth (1996-11-24) 24 November 1996 (age 27)
Place of birthMelrose, Scottish Borders, Scotland
Height1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
Weight95 kg (14 st 13 lb)
SchoolEarlston High School, Loretto School
Rugby union career
Position(s) Centre
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2018–2022 Edinburgh Rugby 38 (30)
Correct as of 01 June 2022

George Taylor (born 24 November 1996)[1] is a Scottish former rugby union player who spent his entire professional career playing for Edinburgh Rugby in the United Rugby Championship. Taylor's primary position was centre.

Career

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Club

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Taylor made his debut for Edinburgh against Munster on 30 November 2018.[1]

International

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Taylor received his first call up to the senior Scotland squad in February 2021 for the 2021 Six Nations Championship.[2]

Retirement

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On January 13, 2022, following a long battle with persistent head injuries, Taylor announced his retirement from rugby calling it the "toughest decision" he'd ever had to make. Taylor also stated his ambition to enter into a career in finance.[3]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Edinburgh Rugby (George Taylor)". Edinburgh Rugby. Retrieved 8 May 2019.
  2. ^ "UNCAPPED DUO AMONG THREE CALLED INTO SCOTLAND SQUAD". sixnationsrugby.om. 8 February 2021. Retrieved 8 March 2021.
  3. ^ "Taylor 'emotional' after retiring at 25". BBC Sport. Retrieved 13 January 2022.