William Johnston (25 November 1885 – 29 November 1939) was an English international rugby union player.
A native of Bristol, Johnston played his early rugby for Horsfield, before joining Bristol FC in 1908.
Johnston was tried as a halfback and wing three-quarter early on by Bristol, but didn't have the necessary pace for these role and moved to fullback, a position he made his own. He was the regular fullback for England from 1910 to 1914. His 16 caps became a long-standing record for an England fullback, eventually surpassed by Bob Hiller. He had two seasons as captain of Bristol between 1911 and 1913.
See also List of England national rugby union players
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