David Woods (6 April 1966 – 1 January 1996) was an Australian professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1980s and 1990s.
He played for the Western Suburbs Magpies from 1988 to 1989, the Canberra Raiders 1990, 1992 and 1993, the Newcastle Knights in 1991 and finally the Gold Coast Chargers from 1994 to 1995.
Woods made 22 appearances in his debut year, but Western Suburbs finished last on the table claiming the wooden spoon.
In 1994, Woods joined the Gold Coast and spent 2 years with them as they struggled near the foot of the table.
Woods was found dead in a car at Burleigh Heights, Queensland on New Year's Day, 1996.