Robert Taylor (rugby union coach)

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Robert Taylor
Place of birthAuckland, New Zealand
Rugby union career
Position(s) Assistant coach
Current team Melbourne Rebels
Coaching career
YearsTeam
2009–2016 Auckland
2016– 2020 Sydney University
2019–2020 NSW Country Eagles
2020 Leicester Tigers
2021–2023 NEC Green Rockets
2023–2024 Super Rugby

Robert Taylor is a professional rugby coach Rugby union from New Zealand. He was previously the head coach of NEC Green Rockets in the Japan Rugby League One competition. Before Japan he was head coach of the Sydney University Football Club [1] and was the head coach of the 2019 NSW Country Eagles team that plays in the NRC competition. [2] Robert had previously had numerous coaching roles in Auckland. Taylor joined Leicester Tigers for the 2020/21 season as an assistant coach.

Robert's playing career was highlighted with glory as first five for the legendary Wasps Buccaneers of 2005. Taylor was a key player in the 1993 Tawa Trust Cup winning team alongside players such as Matt Tilley and Leon McGavin. [3] [4] [5]

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References

  1. "Q&A: Departing Head Coach, Robert Taylor reflects on his four years in the Shute Shield". Rugby News AU. 7 May 2020. Retrieved 25 August 2023.
  2. "Robert Taylor named Country Eagles Head Coach". Sydney University. 18 July 2019. Retrieved 25 August 2023.
  3. "Robert Taylor". Sydney University. Retrieved 26 August 2019.
  4. Payten, Iain (16 July 2019). "Sydney, NSW Country name coaches; Tahs may recruit Foley replacement". Rugby.com.au. Archived from the original on 16 July 2019.
  5. "Leicester Tigers coach Rob Taylor leaves after five months in job". Leicester Mercury. 3 November 2020. Retrieved 14 June 2021.