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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