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Tjay Clarke

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Tjay Clarke
Date of birth (2002-08-20) 20 August 2002 (age 22)
Place of birthChatham Island, New Zealand
Height180 cm (5 ft 11 in)
Weight89 kg (196 lb; 14 st 0 lb)
SchoolSt Patrick's College, Silverstream
Notable relative(s)Chance Peni (cousin)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Wing / Fullback
Current team Hurricanes, Wellington
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2023– Wellington 17 (44)
2025– Hurricanes 1 (5)
Correct as of 31 May 2025

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]

Early career

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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

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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]

References

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  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.
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