David Doherty (born 28 January 1987 in Leeds, West Yorkshire, England) is an English former rugby union footballer who played as a fullback or on the wing, and could also operate in the centres.
He played for Yorkshire Carnegie, Wasps, Sale Sharks and Cornish Pirates.
Doherty was a former rugby league junior with Leeds Rhinos, but decided to pursue a career in the 15 a-side code.
He made his debut with Leeds Tykes in May 2004, aged 17 years and 95 days, making him the youngest player in Premiership history.
He finished the season as top try scorer for the Cornish Pirates with 14 in 24 Championship appearances and in 2012–13 will play for Yorkshire Carnegie.