Jason Taylor

Rugby league player and coach

Jason Taylor - Rugby league player and coach
Born

February 2nd, 1971
54 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Australia

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Played as a halfback for the Canterbury Bulldogs in the NRL. Achieved notable success with the club, contributing to their premiership victory in 1995. Later transitioned into coaching, taking on roles within the NRL and making a mark with various teams. Taylor's career included stints with representative teams, showcasing talents at the state level. His coaching career involved leading clubs and shaping player development within the sport.

Winning the 1995 NRL Premiership with Canterbury Bulldogs

Coaching in the NRL with multiple teams

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