About Ray Clarke
Ray Clarke was a New Zealand rugby union player.
Ray Lancelot Clarke (7 July 1908 — 3 June 1972) was a New Zealand rugby union international.
Clarke was born in Warea and educated at Okaiawa School.
A sturdy lock, Clarke made his Taranaki debut aged 21 in 1929 and was capped twice by the All Blacks. He played the 2nd and 3rd Tests of the 1932 tour of Australia, replacing injured lock Dick Steere. The 1935 New Zealand Rugby Almanack named Clarke one of the "Five Players of 1934" and he was considered unfortunate to not gain further international selection.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Ray Clarke?
New Zealand rugby union player
When did Ray Clarke die?
Ray Clarke died on 3 June 1972.
What was Ray Clarke's occupation?
Ray Clarke was a rugby union player.
What nationality was Ray Clarke?
Ray Clarke was New Zealand.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Ray Clarke (rugby union)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ray Clarke. https://biography.guide/ray-clarke-rugby-union-player/
MLA: "Ray Clarke." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/ray-clarke-rugby-union-player/.
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