David Eckersley (born 10 October 1948 is an English former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s. He played at representative level for Great Britain and England, and at club level for Leigh (Heritage № 762), St Helens (Heritage № 888), Widnes (Heritage №), Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks (Heritage № 113) and Fulham RLFC (Heritage № 6), as a goal-kicking fullback, centre or stand-off, i.e. number 1, 3 or 4, or, 6.