At the end of the year, Taylor was selected in the New Zealand 2013 Rugby League World Cup squad, scoring his first international try in the 56-10 win against Papua New Guinea at Headingley Stadium.
At the end of the year, Taylor was selected in the New Zealand 2013 Rugby League World Cup squad, playing in all 6 matches and scoring 1 try. Taylor scored his first international try for New Zealand in the 56-10 win against Papua New Guinea at Headingley Stadium.