David Johnston (rugby union, born 1994)
Date of birth | 28 February 1994 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Place of birth | Clonmel, County Tipperary, 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
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]
References
- ↑ "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.