David Johnston (rugby union, born 1994)
Date of birth | 28 February 1994 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Place of birth | Clonmel, Ireland | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Weight | 90 kg (14 st; 200 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
School | Rockwell College | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Notable relative(s) | Bill Johnston (brother) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Rugby union career | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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.
Munster
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]- ^ "Shaky Start For Munster". Munster Rugby. 6 September 2015. Retrieved 7 September 2015.
- ^ "Front Row Duo Sign Contract Extensions". Munster Rugby. 14 January 2016. Retrieved 14 January 2016.
- ^ "Nominations In For Munster Rugby Awards". Munster Rugby. 27 April 2016. Retrieved 27 April 2016.
- ^ "David Johnston to sign from Munster Rugby". Ealing Trailfinders Rugby Club. 17 April 2018. Retrieved 17 April 2018.
- ^ "'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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[edit]- Living people
- 1994 births
- Rugby union players from County Tipperary
- People educated at Rockwell College
- Irish rugby union players
- UL Bohemians R.F.C. players
- Munster Rugby players
- Ealing Trailfinders Rugby Club players
- Rugby union centres
- Rugby union fullbacks
- Irish expatriate rugby union players in England
- Sportspeople from Clonmel