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Saracens sign Eoghan Clarke from Munster

Eoghan Clarke of Munster during the United Rugby Championship match between Munster and Leinster at Thomond Park in Limerick. (Photo By Brendan Moran/Sportsfile via Getty Images)

Saracens have confirmed the signing of hooker Eoghan Clarke from Irish URC side Munster.

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Clarke, a 26-year-old Irish hooker, has signed an 18-month deal running until the end of the 2025/26 season, adding depth to the front-row.

Born in Dublin, he began his career in the Munster academy in 2018 and has featured for Shannon RFC and Munster A.

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A move to the RFU Championship followed and he enjoyed a standout spell with Jersey Reds, scoring a league-leading 17 tries in 2021/22 and winning the Championship title the next season.

After returning to Munster the 5’11, 105kg numnber two went on to make his senior debut in the Investec Champions Cup and a URC debut over Christmas.

Director of Rugby, Mark McCall said of Clarke’s signing: “Eoghan has all of the attributes to be a real success here. His set piece is very strong and we are looking forward to seeing him perform in a Saracens shirt.”

The Irish front rower said: “It’s a massive privilege for myself and my family for me to be a part of such a great club. I know this is a place where I will grow as a player and a person. I’m really looking forward to my time here!”

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Mzilikazi 1 hour ago
The numbers show Super Rugby Pacific just got even tougher

I’m not confident that our Australian sides will set“ the heather on fire” this year, as they say in Scotland, or probably in some households, Dunedin too. Starting with Qld., They should, with the roster they have, be the team to beat in Australia, and a tough assignment for any of the NZ teams, either side of the Tasman.


But so far they have been erratic, brilliant plays interspersed with poor handling, poor decision making, and sheer stupidity. The latter highlighted by both McReight and Daugunu, albeit in different games, handling the ball at the ruck, when lying on the ground. Would like to see a “stupidity fine” for such actions, say $1000.00 for first offence…and that is a serious comment.


I would see this weekend in Christchurch as a tough one for the Reds, especially without LSL still, and now Flook and Uru. Any team with Will Jordan has to be respected.


The Waratahs sit on two wins, but by 1 and five points only. Their roster is strong, but still they don’t look a cohesive team yet. The Force are a far better team this year, and could well cause an upset in this upcoming game.


I think the Brumbies will struggle more this year to get up over the top sides, especially the NZ teams, and away from home. I feel Stephen Larkham has a ceiling as a coach, which he is struggling the breach. Taking on the Blues in Auckland could turn nasty. Vern Cotter’s scrum focus, and success in that aera so far will be a big test for our side.


Where I see th NZ sides, alll of them, ahead of our teams, is the speed and accuracy of their breakdown work. Their scrum halves have a far easier role than any Australian 9. The other area of superiority for the NZ teams is the speed at which they exploit areas, take chances.


Anyway, upset results so far have certainly made this year far more interesting than previous years. Long may this continue.

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