David Johnston (rugby union, born 1994)

David Johnston (born 28 February 1994) is an Irish rugby union player, currently playing for English side Ealing Trailfinders in the RFU Championship. He plays primarily as a fullback, but can also play at fly-half or centre.

David Johnston
Date of birth (1994-02-28) 28 February 1994
Place of birthClonmel, Tipperary, Ireland
Height1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Weight90 kg (14 st; 200 lb)
SchoolRockwell College
Notable relative(s)Bill Johnston (brother)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Fullback, Centre, Fly-half
Amateur team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
20??–2018 UL Bohemians ()
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2015–2018
2018–present		 Munster
Ealing Trailfinders		 10
16		 (0)
(25)
Correct as of 19 May 2019

Munster

Johnston made his debut for Munster on 5 September 2015, starting in the opening game of the 2015–16 Pro12 against Benetton.[1] In January 2016, it was announced that Johnston had signed a contract with Munster that will see him join the senior squad from the 2016–17 season, firstly on a development contract and then, from 2017–18, on a full contract.[2] Johnston was nominated for the 2016 Munster Academy Player of the Year Award.[3]

Ealing Trailfinders

English RFU Championship side Ealing Trailfinders announced that Johnston would be joining them on a one-year contract for the 2018–19 season in April 2018.[4] Johnston made 16 appearances for Ealing in his first season with the club, scoring 5 tries.[5]

References
  1. "Shaky Start For Munster". Munster Rugby. 6 September 2015. Retrieved 7 September 2015.
  2. "Front Row Duo Sign Contract Extensions". Munster Rugby. 14 January 2016. Retrieved 14 January 2016.
  3. "Nominations In For Munster Rugby Awards". Munster Rugby. 27 April 2016. Retrieved 27 April 2016.
  4. "David Johnston to sign from Munster Rugby". Ealing Trailfinders Rugby Club. 17 April 2018. Retrieved 17 April 2018.
  5. "'I felt I wasn't even in contention at stages at Munster and that dents confidence'". The42. 19 May 2019. Retrieved 19 May 2019.
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