David Allen (born 29 April 1981) is a retired English rugby union player who spent the majority of his career at Blackheath, where his position was openside flanker.
Growing up he attended Hugh Christie Technology College in Tonbridge, while his youth rugby was spent at nearby Sevenoaks RFC, who he joined at six and played for until he was seventeen (colts).
He was also called back to the England Counties side taking part in FIRA/AER Rugby Festival held in France throughout September, and featured in wins against Russia (76-10) and Spain (21-15).
[5] Allen's form continued throughout the season, contributing 17 tries from just 21 league appearances, including braces against Otley, Manchester and Redruth, as Blackheath finished in 8th place.
[15] In February 2013, Allen picked the last of his England Counties caps, appearing in the 20 - 30 loss to an Irish Club XV in Cork on the 8th and 27 – 7 win over France Federale in Ealing on the 22nd.
Blackheath played some good rugby throughout the campaign, at one point looking like they might challenge for the title and promotion to the RFU Championship but in the end finished in 3rd spot behind champions Richmond and Hartpury College.
[18] It would be his last proper season and although he played 3 games in 2016-17 as Blackheath entered a new era at Well Hall, he decided to call it a day and retire after 13 years at Club.