Ciaran Clarke (rugby union)

Ciaran Clarke
Full nameCiaran Paul Clarke
Date of birth (1969-03-08) 8 March 1969 (age 55)
Place of birthDublin, Ireland
Height6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Weight204 lb (93 kg)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Fullback
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1993–98 Ireland 5 (3)

Ciaran Paul Clarke (born 8 March 1969) is an Irish former rugby union international.

Clarke, born in Dublin and having attended Terenure College, competed for Terenure College RFC at club level and was a Leinster provincial player.[1]

A fullback, Clarke earned five Test caps for the national team during the 1990s and when first picked had never previously represented Ireland at any level. His Ireland appearances came in the 1993 and 1998 Five Nations Championships. At the 1993 tournament, he kicked a drop goal to help defeat Wales and played in the final day win over England.[2] He announced his retirement from competitive rugby in 1999 as the result of a knee injury.[3]

Clarke is a pharmaceutical representative by profession.[4]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Older and wiser Clarke won't let Ireland down". The Irish Times. 21 March 1998.
  2. ^ "Remember him?". Irish Independent. 17 January 2007.
  3. ^ Thornley, Gerry (30 July 1999). "End of line for Clarke". The Irish Times.
  4. ^ "Where Are They Now?: Ciaran Clarke". Leinster Rugby. 24 May 2022.