MAN v FAT started life 10 years ago as a website and digital magazine, supporting men's health with a particular focus on weight loss. We soon recognised that men were an underserved population when it came to traditional weight management services.
In 2016, MAN v FAT Football was born, for men who wanted to lose weight and play sport in a welcoming environment. Our pioneering approach to gamifying weight loss meant that men could score points for their efforts, making MAN v FAT the only leagues where losers win!
We have now branched out into a new sporting world – Rugby! MAN v FAT Rugby - Lose Weight, Play Rugby
What makes our MAN v FAT clubs unique is that the coach weighs each player before their game. Players earn bonus tries for their weight loss so the league is decided not only on points won, but pounds lost.
Both MAN v FAT Football and Rugby clubs have been hugely successful, with players losing hundreds of thousands of lbs since the programmes launched. This has led to the FA and Sport England endorsing our work and supporting the programme. We now have over 150 clubs across the UK, with a community of over 8,000 men taking part.
We’re looking for a dedicated MAN v FAT Club Referee to officiate games on a weekly basis at
Pure Swansea, SA5 7HR (Monday, from 7:30 - 8:30pm). The role would suit an individual who shares our passion for rugby and supporting men in making health and lifestyle improvements in order to lose weight. Excellent communication skills and an in depth knowledge of the laws of the game is essential.
Please note: MAN v FAT Rugby follow the Touch format; T1 MAN v FAT Rugby Rules
MAN v FAT Referees are human and valued members of our community. Respect the referee, the referee’s decision is final. No Ref, No Game.
The authority of the referee
Each game is controlled by a referee who has full authority to enforce the Laws of the Game in connection with the game to which they have been appointed, from the moment they enter the locality where the playing area is situated until they leave.
Powers and duties of the referee:
- Enforces the Laws of the Game within the spirit of MAN v FAT Rugby.