Tjay Clarke

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Tjay Clarke
Date of birth (2002-08-20) 20 August 2002 (age 22)
Place of birth Chatham Island, New Zealand
Height180 cm (5 ft 11 in)
Weight89 kg (196 lb; 14 st 0 lb)
School St Patrick's College, Silverstream
Notable relative(s) Chance Peni (cousin)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Wing / Fullback
Current team Hurricanes, Wellington
Senior career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2023– Taranaki 17 (44)
2025– Hurricanes ()
Correct as of 10 December 2024

Tjay Clarke (born 20 August 2002) is a New Zealand rugby union player, who plays for the Hurricanes and Wellington. His preferred position is wing or fullback. [1]

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Early career

Born on Chatham Island in New Zealand, Clarke spent his early childhood on the island before his family relocated to Australia, first to Perth before moving to Sydney. [2] He attended Endeavour Sports High School in Australia before moving back to New Zealand attending St Patrick's College, Silverstream. [3] He is the cousin of fellow professional rugby union player Chance Peni, who also grew up on Chatham Island. [4]

Professional career

Clarke has represented Wellington in the National Provincial Championship since 2023, being named in their full squad for the 2024 Bunnings NPC. [5] He was named in the Hurricanes squad for the 2025 Super Rugby Pacific season in November 2024. [6]

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References

  1. "Tjay Clarke". Ultimate Rugby. Retrieved 10 December 2024.
  2. "Tjay Clarke on the rise for Wellington Lions". 5 September 2024. Retrieved 10 December 2024.
  3. "Wellington fullback Tjay Clarke signs with the Hurricanes". Hurricanes. 1 November 2024. Retrieved 10 December 2024.
  4. "From the Chathams to a deep dive into Super Rugby". The Press. 16 November 2024. Retrieved 10 December 2024.
  5. "Wellington Lions name squad for 2024 Bunnings Warehouse NPC season". Wellington Rugby (Press release). 28 July 2024. Retrieved 28 July 2024.
  6. "Game Readiness and Maturity Key in 2025 Hurricanes Squad" (Press release). Hurricanes. 12 November 2024. Retrieved 12 November 2024.