Rory Taylor News
Hilux NPC
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Rory Taylor Stats
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Rory Taylor Performance Analysis
Hilux NPC 2026
Rory Taylor has featured in 8 matches during the 2026 Hilux NPC to date, representing North Harbour, with 5 wins and 3 losses.
Rory Taylor has played 599 minutes across the 2026 Hilux NPC so far. In attack he has made 649m with ball in hand, beating 33 defenders and scoring 3 tries. Defensively he has completed 55 tackles at a rate of 6.88 per game.
In the Hilux NPC 2026, Rory Taylor has completed 32 passes at an accuracy of 82%, contributing 0 try assists and making 110 touches.
He ranked in the top 5% of Left Wing's for metres carried in the Hilux NPC. 
