Mark Dunkley Email & Phone Number

Mark started playing rugby at the age of four and his passion for the game has only grown stronger with every passing year. Although his native tribal loyalty is to the blue, black and white of Bath, when he lived in Northampton he became a Saints ticket holder – just so he could go and watch live rugby as often as possible. A highlight of his younger years was playing in the NatWest Schools Cup at Twickenham. Upon entering colts rugby, Mark featured for all five teams in one season at Old Northamptonians, making his first team debut at 17. As a senior, Mark has played with a number of clubs. He worked in New Zealand for two years and so got involved with local teams, including representing the Manawatu region. Back over in England, Mark has been a Rugby Lion and also played for Nuneaton in National 2 before becoming a side regular in National 3. His proudest moment with Nuneaton came in his final year there, when he captained the second team to an unbeaten league and cup campaign, winning both trophies. Mark has played Rugby League too – he was part of a national and regional winning side with Northampton Demons for two years running. Although Mark’s playing career has slowed down, he says that, if anything, he now feels even more enthusiastic about every aspect of the game, and loves helping promote rugby wherever he can.