Paul Taylor (born 26 July 1959) is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1980s and 1990s. He played at club level for Parramatta Eels (Heritage No. 385) for nine season between 1981-1989, Oldham (Heritage No. 891) (two spells) in 1984 and 1989, Wakefield Trinity (Heritage No. 1015) in 1989-90, and Penrith Panthers (Heritage No. 295) in 1990 before retiring. He played as a fullback, five-eighth, halfback, hooker, second-row, or lock, i.e. number 1, 6, 7, 9, 11 or 12, or 13.