Biography

Elijah Taylor (born 27 February 1990) is a New Zealand professional rugby league footballer who plays as a loose forward, second-row or hooker for the Featherstone Rovers in the Betfred Championship and who has represented New Zealand at international level. Taylor was born in Hāwera, New Zealand, and is of Māori Descent. He played rugby union as a youngster, playing for the Patea Rugby Club and representing age group teams in Taranaki, Northland and Auckland, before taking up rugby league in 2006 while studying at St. Paul's College. Taylor also attended Patea High School and Kaitaia College before moving to Auckland. He previously played for the New Zealand Warriors and the Penrith Panthers in the National Rugby League.

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