Rory Taylor

Rory Taylor
Born (2002-07-16) 16 July 2002 (age 24)
New Zealand
Height189 cm (6 ft 2 in)
Weight96 kg (212 lb; 15 st 2 lb)
SchoolRosmini College
Rugby union career
Position Wing
Current team Blues / North Harbour
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2026– North Harbour 11 (35)
2027– Blues 0 (0)
Correct as of 1 November 2026

Rory Taylor (born 16 July 2002) is an New Zealand rugby union player, who plays for the Blues. His preferred position is wing.

Early career

Taylor is from New Zealand and attended Rosmini College, earning selection for the Blues U18 side in 2020. Following school he played his club rugby for Northcote, before representing North Shore. He worked as a property valuer before turning professional.

Professional career

After his strong performances for North Shore at club level, Taylor was named in the North Harbour squad for the 2026 Hilux NPC. After scoring seven tries in his debut season, he signed for the Blues, being named in their squad for the 2027 Super Rugby Pacific season.

References

  1. ↑ "Rory Taylor". All Rugby. Retrieved 1 November 2026.
  2. ↑ "The three performers of the week from Hilux NPC round two". RugbyPass. 9 August 2026. Retrieved 1 November 2026.
  3. ↑ "Colts". Northcote RFC. Retrieved 1 November 2026.
  4. ↑ "Hall headlines Harbour squad as next generation earns its shot". Provincial Rugby. 22 July 2026. Retrieved 1 November 2026.
  5. ↑ "A property valuer signs for the Blues, and Brett Cameron gets a fifth year after two knees". Rugbe. 16 October 2026. Retrieved 1 November 2026.
  6. ↑ "2026 North Harbour Rugby Squad Announced for Hilux NPC". North Harbour Rugby (Press release). 22 July 2026. Retrieved 22 July 2026.
  7. ↑ "Blues sign Harbour wing Rory Taylor". Blues. 14 October 2026. Retrieved 1 November 2026.
  8. ↑ "Blues squad locked in for 2027". Blues (Press release). 28 October 2026. Retrieved 28 October 2026.