Gilbert Austin (first ¼ 1895 – first ¼ 1948) was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1910s and 1920s. He played at representative level for Yorkshire, and at club level for (the work's side of Earle's Shipbuilding in East Hull), Hull Kingston Rovers (Heritage No.) and York, as a (occasional) goal-kicking fullback, wing, or centre, i.e. number 1, 2 or 5, or 3 or 4.