MAN v FAT Rugby member Mariusz Luczakowski is about for an thrilling 2026, each on and off the pitch on the Cheltenham membership.
Mariusz has been part of the Rugby neighborhood since issues bought underway within the autumn of 2024 and has misplaced almost 15kg of weight in that point.
The weekly classes at Cheltenham Tigers have been a change of focus for Mariusz after a busy week’s work, the place he runs his personal firm ChoColours as a chocolatier.
We caught up with the 43-year-old to search out out extra about his successes each in Rugby and the world of chocolate – in addition to his particular Six Nations product.
What was it that made you join MAN v FAT within the first place?
I had by no means performed rugby earlier than, by no means actually watched it, and didn’t perceive the sport in any respect however then I met my spouse! She’s from Toulouse, which some would name the city of rugby royalty! She took me to a match and the remainder is historical past.
Since then, I’d all the time needed to strive enjoying, however I used to be nervous about getting injured in full-contact rugby, and I wasn’t match sufficient on the time. At some point I noticed an advert on Fb for MAN v FAT Rugby opening a membership in Cheltenham and thought now’s the time.
What actually inspired me was the truth that you didn’t want any rugby expertise or to be match to hitch. I used to be on the lookout for some type of exercise to assist shift a few of my fats! So right here I’m, nonetheless very a lot concerned since day one, over 15 kilos lighter, and with some rugby expertise to my identify.
How has the neighborhood supported you to succeed in your well being and wellbeing targets?
I’m very aggressive, so each week I attempted to lose as a lot weight as doable to help my crew and rating tries. That sense of teamwork, help, and motivation actually labored for me and saved me going week after week.
I really like the sport, and I really like the Wednesday nights out with the boys. I really feel that in the event you’re having a tricky time at residence or at work, going out and enjoying on a Wednesday night time helps you neglect about your issues for a bit. Having sport simply provides additional satisfaction!
Additionally, my firm sponsored the crew throughout the first MAN v FAT Rugby match final yr.
Discuss to us a bit extra about how you bought into being a chocolatier as your career?
I had been working in luxurious accommodations across the Cotswolds as a head pastry chef. After our little boy was born, I began on the lookout for some various choices that will enable me to spend extra time with my household and watch my son develop. I made a decision to speculate my data and keenness into chocolate.
After promoting just a few candies to associates, I noticed an actual enterprise alternative. Now I produce 1000’s of candies to please style buds throughout Britain!
What are the challenges and the excessive factors of being concerned within the position?
Working your personal enterprise is all the time difficult – day by day worries in regards to the provide chain, maintaining with payments, managing company orders, and coping with particular person shoppers. The excessive level is the liberty. I can create with out boundaries.
How do you stability working with chocolate all day and staying on monitor together with your well being targets?
Imagine me; after spending all day surrounded by chocolate, you don’t actually need to eat it. My objective has additionally been to create comparatively wholesome chocolate treats. By that, I imply avoiding pointless sugars and fat which can be usually used as preservatives, and as a substitute utilizing pure, high-quality chocolate with high quality fruits, nuts, and substances.
What made you resolve to place collectively the Six Nations pack of candies?
I all the time attempt to create one thing particular and distinctive. This yr I had a brainwave whereas watching my son enjoying rugby on a Sunday morning. I thought of how I might make one thing particular and join it with the Six Nations match.
First, I designed the look of the candies. Every one represents a rustic, painted with the nationwide flag and created utilizing essentially the most iconic flavour related to that nation. I hope it brings some smiles to rugby followers (And please don’t ask which nation I help!)
Need to seize your personal pack of Mariusz’s candies?
Mariusz has very kindly offered a particular low cost code for MAN v FAT members to purchase a pack of those unbelievable Six Nations candies!
Merely use the code MANVFAT10 earlier than the tip of March to make your saving on the ChoColours web site!
