David Johnston (rugby union, born 1994)

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David Johnston
Date of birth (1994-02-28) 28 February 1994 (age 29)
Place of birth Clonmel, Ireland
Height1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Weight90 kg (14 st; 200 lb)
School Rockwell College
Notable relative(s) Bill Johnston (brother)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Fullback, Centre, Fly-half
Amateur team(s)
YearsTeamApps(Points)
20??–2018 UL Bohemians ()
Senior career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2015–2018 Munster 10 (0)
2018– Ealing 37 (66)
Correct as of 20 June 2021

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.

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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]

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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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