James Johnston (born 6 March 1986) is a New Zealand rugby union player of Samoan descent who currently plays for Ampthill RUFC (2023-2024) and has represented Samoa.

He has played club rugby for Wasps, Harlequins and Saracens in the then Aviva Premiership.

Johnston lived in Surbiton whilst playing for Harlequins, before making the move to St Albans upon signing for Saracens in 2013.

[4] Johnson left Worcester as he moved to France to join Top 14 side Brive ahead of the 2017–18 season.

[6] He signed for Ampthill RUFC for the 2023-24 season from Stade Nicois (Nice Rugby).