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Guardian Life & Style (US) • Jan. 18, 2026, 4:24 p.m.
‘It felt amazing to be on the start line again’: the rugby pro who became paralysed – and is aiming for the Paralympic Games
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Aged 20, Taylor Gough had a car accident. Five years later, he’s hoping to compete in the 2028 Paralympics.
How did he do it? From the age of 16, Taylor Gough’s body was a finely tuned machine.
A professional rugby player who came up through the youth team at Leicester Tigers, his weeks revolved around training: heavy weights, tactical drills, contact sessions, cardio. “My body served a purpose and I ate to fuel it.” Then, aged 20, he woke up in hospital unable to move or talk.
How did he do it? From the age of 16, Taylor Gough’s body was a finely tuned machine.
A professional rugby player who came up through the youth team at Leicester Tigers, his weeks revolved around training: heavy weights, tactical drills, contact sessions, cardio. “My body served a purpose and I ate to fuel it.” Then, aged 20, he woke up in hospital unable to move or talk.
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