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Daron Mann

Why watch rugby? Beer, bruises and brotherhood

GLORIOUS CHAOS

Why watch rugby? Beer, bruises and brotherhood

By Daron Mann

The referee rules — how to navigate rugby’s labyrinthine laws without losing your mind

SURVIVING THE RULEBOOK

The referee rules — how to navigate rugby’s labyrinthine laws without losing your mind

By Daron Mann

Player positions: Who’s who in the rugby team zoo?

TONGUE IN CHEEK

Player positions: Who’s who in the rugby team zoo?

By Daron Mann

Rugby collisions — making sense of what looks like a brawl

TACKLES, RUCKS AND MAULS

Rugby collisions — making sense of what looks like a brawl

By Daron Mann

Rugby’s scrum explained: the chaotic clash where strategy meets sheer power

CLASH COURSE

Rugby’s scrum explained: the chaotic clash where strategy meets sheer power

By Daron Mann

Tackles, tries and total mayhem — welcome to Rugby Skool with Daron Mann

CLASH COURSE

Tackles, tries and total mayhem — welcome to Rugby Skool with Daron Mann

By Daron Mann