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Sam Taylor Performance Analysis
Super Rugby Aupiki 2026
Sam Taylor has featured in 1 matches during the 2026 Super Rugby Aupiki to date, representing Hurricanes Poua, with 1 win and 0 losses.
Sam Taylor has played 377 minutes across the 2026 Super Rugby Aupiki so far. In attack she has made 65m with ball in hand, beating 1 defenders and scoring 1 try. Defensively she has completed 64 tackles at a rate of 64 per game.
In the Super Rugby Aupiki 2026, Sam Taylor has completed 18 passes at an accuracy of 90%, contributing 0 try assists and making 50 touches.
