Mana was founded in New York in 2019 by Andrew Britt, an affable New Zealander who has been involved with rugby for over 30 years.  Mana provides uniforms, training, leisurewear and equipment to local and national sports teams ranging from clubs, high schools and colleges through to professional teams.

Britt grew up with the good old Kiwi values of respect, integrity, honor, and humbleness, beautifully described in the Māori word mana.

As someone who has lived and worked around the globe, Britt recognizes how the culture and values of rugby provided him with a family of like-minded people around the world.  “The great thing about rugby, or any sport for that matter, is the lifelong friendships and camaraderie that come out of sharing a common passion.  It’s amazing when a lawyer, plumber, banker and drain layer can all pull on the same team jersey and compete alongside each other, striving towards a common goal”, says Britt.

Mana is the fastest growing rugby brand in the US, and when asked where Mana can go, Britt said: “The sky’s the limit. I envision a world in which sport is a vehicle for respect, inclusion, friendship and empowerment and our brand is at the center of that.