Mexico Rugby

Quite a few weeks ago I sent a few questions over to FMRU who where gracious enough to answer. its been sometime since they where sent back and I do apologize for the delay , but due to unforeseen personal issues that have a raised it has delayed me. but with out further-due here is the brief Q&A , I hope to continue to have more Q&A's with Mexico rugby as the years continue on. Francisco Echeguren is the President of FMRU and was the one to answer the questions.

 

 

LLR- the women’s 7s team finished 2^nd and the men’s finished 3^rd a few weeks ago at the NACRA Olympic qualifier, what are the plans to prepare both teams for the rest of this year and next year leading up to the final qualifying tournament

FE - We still have some preparation tournaments for both teams but especially the idea is open ,  new players are showing great skills and want to fight for a place in the team so we are working hard with the men's team of the opportunity U22 and a new breed of women who make more competition in teams.

LLR- what investments has FMRU done to increase the youth programs throughout the country?

FE - The FMRU continues to push across the country to know and play rugby, through 6 National Development Officers and especially through the GET INTO RUGBY program which have reached many schools, communities and sports, in where the idea is to give young people a first contact with rugby safely and the earliest possible age.

 

LLR- Have to ask, with the exciting news of a Americas 6 Nations being developed, there was mention of a 2^nd division also being looked at where in 5 years’ time there would be promotion and regulation between the both so that countries like Mexico can earn their chance to play the likes of USA and Canada. Has the FMRU been involved in any of the conversations, is there any new details that you can share with us at this point?

FE - The idea of America 6 Nations is very good and Mexico will assist and promote what needs to be done to be achieved, also a match of 2nd and 3rd division and possibly a 4th division where all countries of the continent can play, but we do not know if it will really take off for  this idea or not.

LLR- this past year we saw the launch of Rugby league in Mexico, the people running the rugby league said that they are open and encourage players to play both union and league rugby. Has the FMRU had any discussions with the people over at Mexico Rugby League  , is having players playing both codes something FMRU does not agree with?

FE - This is totally false, the FMRU has said nothing on this issue because we are totally focused on continuing to grow rugby in Mexico and absolutely all the players who are part of the FMRU can play any sport or form they want without any problem. Do not know who has said what but is not true and there is no single test that says otherwise

LLR- As always how can people fallow and support rugby in Mexico, is there any online merchandise seller that rugby fans out side of the country can look to, to purchase and show their support for Mexico Rugby?

FE -We are willing to receive support from all sides so any person or company that wants to support the Mexican rugby is always welcome and find that there is a benefit to the two parties

 

*the Spanish translation will be uploaded at a later time.