Pirates sign prop Clark following Newcastle exit

Cornish Pirates have signed prop Jamie Clark for the 2026-27 season following his departure from Newcastle Red Bulls.

The 23-year-old joined the Prem side on a short-term deal for the rest of the campaign in April and played in four league games.

Clark was born in Australia and represented the Wallabies at under-20 level as well as playing in the New South Wales Waratahs' academy, but is English-qualified through his father.

"Jamie is a very talented young man, with plenty of room for development and growth in his game," said Pirates' joint head coach Alan Paver.

"We have a real history, especially recently, of Australians joining the club so I'm sure he will be another excellent addition.

"I'm especially looking forward to looking at the set-piece with him and how we can get him ready for the vigour of Champ Rugby, where that is so important."