Caleb Clarke signs contract extension with New Zealand Rugby until end of 2025

All Blacks wing Caleb Clarke has committed his immediate future with New Zealand Rugby, Auckland and Blues by signing a new deal until the end of 2025.

Clarke made his professional rugby debut with provincial side Auckland in 2017 and went on to make his Super Rugby with Blues a year later. He went on to score 10 tries during his club's 2024 Super Rugby Pacific title winning season.

The 25-year-old made his All Blacks debut in 2020 and has 21 Test caps to his name. He was also named in 2023 Rugby World Cup squad of New Zealand and had represented New Zealand Under 20 and New Zealand 7s sides in the past.

“Any chance to wear the black jersey is a privilege and an opportunity to add to the legacy of the All Blacks," said Clarke.

"It’s an exciting time to be involved with a new coaching group this year and to know I’ll have the opportunity to put my hand up again in 2025".

Blues Head Coach Vern Cotter is delighted with Clarke remaining with the club for the 2025 season.

“It’s excellent to see Caleb back in blue for another season, we love the energy he brings to our group. He’s a powerful ball carrier, has markedly improved his defence and displayed his brilliant aerial skills from restarts and contestable kicks throughout last season.”

New Zealand head coach Scott Robertson heaped praises on Clarke.

“Caleb is a talented athlete and a quality person who is getting better at his craft. It’s great to have him in the All Blacks.”

Clarke said alongside the chance to push for a place in the All Blacks was the opportunity to build on a season that saw him score ten tries during the Blues 2024 Super Rugby Pacific title run.