The Joel Dunn Page

Welcome to Joel's page. This page is in loving memory of one of Hong Kong Rugby's most inspirational players, coaches, supporters and friends of Rugby. If you'd like to add any events, news or thoughts please email to Robbie McRobbie:

The 2011 Joel Dunn Memorial Match is scheduled for Saturday 1st October, 2pm, at King's Park - all welcome!

Joel Dunn

1970 - 2009

It is with great sadness that the Hong Kong Rugby community announces the death of Joel Dunn after a brave struggle with Leukaemia. Joel's involvement and selfless donation of his time and enthusiasm to Hong Kong Rugby was wide-ranging:

Playing:

Island School
Hong Kong Cricket Club, (formerly Aberdeen) RFC
Hong Kong Development XV
Hong Kong National XV

Coaching & Mentoring:

HKCC Aberdeen Ladies (XVs & VIIs)
Sai Kung Stringrays Mini RFC
Valley Ladies
Australian International School
German Swiss International School
Sha Tin College
Hong Kong A
Hong Kong Development
Hong Kong Barbarians

Coach Education:

IRB & Hong Kong Coach Educator
Delivery of numerous IRB Level 1 and 2 Coach Education Courses
Major contributor to the authoring of the U8s Coaches Course

Joel is survived by wife Pauline and children Eli and Jasmin. The Hong Kong Rugby community has established a fundraising arm: The Joel Dunn Fund - to help contribute to the medical costs incurred by Joel's illness and to help support the education of Eli and Jasmin.

To anyone who would like to contribute to the fund in Joel's memory, please send a cheque payable to: "Laxton Marketing Consultants Limited - Joel Dunn" and send it to:

Joel Dunn Fund

c/o Laxton Marketing

1606 The Broadway

54-62 Lockhart Road
Wanchai, Hong Kong