Joseph Mbu (born 24 December 1981) is a
Nigeria
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n-born English
rugby union
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player who played most recently for
US Dax
Union sportive dacquoise, also known as US Dax, is a French rugby union club currently playing in Nationale, the third level of the French league system.
They were founded in 1904. They play at Stade Maurice Boyau (capacity 16,170). They wear ...
in the
Top 14
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competition in France. Joe Mbu's position of choice is on the
wing
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.
He has previously played for
Bristol
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,
Bath,
Harlequins,
London Wasps
Wasps Rugby Football Club is a professional rugby union team. They last played in Premiership Rugby, the top division of English rugby until being suspended on 12 October 2022. On 17 October 2022 the club entered administration, resulting in r ...
and
Pau.
After retiring from rugby due to injury, Joe decided to turn his hand to fundraising on an epic scale.
The Joedy Memorial Hospital
On 29 March 2013 Joe embarked upon a huge challenge - to run solo from Lands End to John O'Groats to raise money for a hospital built by his grandfather
M.T. Mbu in Okundi, Western Nigeria. The hospital was built in 1998 in memory of his late father and uncle and called The Joedy Memorial Hospital. Originally built as a maternity hospital, it soon found itself treating everyone who came through its doors. It is now in great need of refurbishment as well as ongoing financial support to ensure that there is free medical treatment available for everyone in the surrounding area. Joe is trying to raise £100,000 through his UK contacts and about £500,000 worldwide. Within the first 8 days, Joe had run 210 miles and had already reached Bristol.
References
External links
Wasps profileWinger Mbu joins champions WaspsWasps decide to release wing MbuOld Brutonian Joe Mbu is running the Uk for charity
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1981 births
Living people
English rugby union players
Wasps RFC players
Nigerian emigrants to the United Kingdom
English expatriate rugby union players
British expatriates in France
Nigerian expatriates in France
Expatriate rugby union players in France
Rugby union wings