Allen Clarke (rugby union)

Allen Clarke
Birth nameAllen Thomas Hartley Clarke
Date of birth (1967-07-29) 29 July 1967 (age 57)
Place of birthDungannon, Northern Ireland
Height1.73 m (5 ft 8 in)
SchoolRoyal School Dungannon
UniversityNorthampton University
Rugby union career
Position(s) Hooker
Amateur team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
1998–2001 Dungannon ()
Correct as of 1995–2001
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1989–1995 Northampton Saints ()
1995–1996 Ulster ()
1996–1998 Northampton Saints ()
1998–2001 Ulster ()
Correct as of 13 April 2018
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1995–1998 Ireland 8 (0)
Correct as of 13 April 2018
Coaching career
Years Team
2002–2005 Ulster (Academy manager)
2004–2007 Ulster (Assistant)
2007–2012 IRFU (Elite Player Development Manager)
2012–2017 Ulster (Forwards coach)
2017–2018 Ospreys (Forwards coach)
2018–2019 Ospreys
2020–2021 Dallas Jackals
2021– Seattle Seawolves
Correct as of 1 May 2023

Allen Clarke (born 29 July 1967) is an Irish rugby union coach and former player. He is the current head coach of the Seattle Seawolves of Major League Rugby (MLR).

He is the former head coach of Welsh professional side the Ospreys in the Pro14, having previously been the team's forwards coach.