Russell Taylor Rugby player

Albert Russell Taylor (2 December 1914 - 9 October 1965) was a Wales international rugby union player. He was selected for the 1938 British Lions tour to South Africa. Taylor played club rugby for Cross Keys RFC and Abergavenny RFC. Described by rugby historian John Griffiths as an 'intelligent, fast loose forward', Taylor is the only player to have represented the British and Irish Lions while representing Cross Keys.

Personal facts

Birth dateDecember 02, 1914
Birth place
Risca , Wales
Date of deathOctober 09, 1965
Place of death
Abergavenny , Wales

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