Rugby MEXICO

Hace unas cuantas semanas envié un par de preguntas más que FMRU que eran lo suficientemente amable para responder. Ha sido en algún momento, ya que donde enviados de vuelta y me disculpo por el retraso, pero debido a problemas personales imprevistos que han planteado una que me ha retrasado. pero con un vistazo más-por aquí está la breve Q & A, espero seguir contando con más Q & A con México rugby como los años continúan. Francisco Echeguren es el Presidente de FMRU y fue la de responder a las preguntas

LLR -7s equipo femenino terminó segundo y el tercero acabado de los hombres hace unas semanas en el partido de clasificación NACRA olímpico, ¿cuáles son los planes para preparar los dos equipos para el resto de este año y el próximo año previo al torneo final de clasificación

FE -Nos quedan algunos torneos de preparación para ambas selecciones pero sobre todo la idea es abrir la oportunidad a los nuevos y nuevas jugadores que vienen demostrando grandes aptitudes y que quieren pelear por un lugar en la selección por lo que estamos trabajando fuertemente con la selección varonil de M22 y con una nueva camada de mujeres que harán una mayor competencia en los equipos.

LLR -qué inversiones ha hecho FMRU para aumentar los programas para jóvenes de todo el país?

FE -La FMRU sigue empujando en todo el país que se conozca y se juegue el rugby a través de los 6 Oficiales Nacionales de Desarrollo que tenemos y sobre todo a través del programa GET INTO RUGBY con el cual hemos llegado a muchas escuelas, comunidades y deportivos en donde la idea es que los jóvenes tengan un primer contacto con el rugby de manera segura y a la edad más temprana possible
 

LLR - Tienes que preguntar, con la emocionante noticia de un Americas 6 Naciones está desarrollando, hubo mención de una segunda división también se miró donde dentro de 5 años "no habría promoción y regulación entre el tanto por lo que países como México pueden obtener su oportunidad de jugar los gustos de EE.UU. y Canadá. ¿Se ha implicado la FMRU en ninguna de las conversaciones, ¿hay nuevos detalles que se puede compartir con nosotros en este momento?

FE -La idea del América 6 Naciones es muy buena y México estará ayudando y promoviendo para que se haga y que se consiga hacer también un torneo de 2da y 3era división y posiblemente una de 4ta división en donde todos los países del continente puedan jugar pero por el momento no sabemos si se podrá llevar al cabo verdaderamente esta idea o no.

LLR - este último año hemos visto el lanzamiento de Rugby liga en México, la gente que maneja la liga de rugby, dijo que están abiertos y animan a los jugadores a jugar tanto la unión y el rugby liga. El FMRU Ha tenido alguna discusiones con la gente más en México Liga de rugby, es tener jugadores que juegan ambos códigos algo FMRU no está de acuerdo con el?

FE -Esto es TOTALMENTE FALSO, la FMRU no ha dicho NADA sobre este tema ya que nosotros estamos totalmente enfocados en seguir creciendo el rugby en México y absolutamente todos los jugadores que son parte de la FMRU pueden jugar cualquier deporte o modalidad que quieran sin problema alguno. Ese rumor no sé quien lo haya dicho pero no es cierto y no existe una sola prueba que diga lo contrario

LLR - Como siempre, ¿cómo puede la gente de barbecho y apoyar rugby en México, ¿hay algún vendedor de mercancía en línea ese lado aficionados al rugby fuera del país puede mirar a, comprar y mostrar su apoyo a México Rugby?

FE -Estamos dispuestos a recibir apoyo de todos lados por lo que cualquier persona o empresa que quiera apoyar al rugby mexicano siempre será bienvenida y buscaremos que haya un beneficio para las 2 partes.

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.

World Cup viewing party

With the world cup not that far away, I want to give people a chance to find there local viewing party happening near them. so I want to take the time to let people post here, or send it to me via email , llrugby@yahoo.com , to let me know where they will be watching the World cup and if there is any viewing parties being set up, local pub, party in your own home, restaurant any where there will be a gathering of rugby fans getting together to sit down and watch some top rugby.

the week of the World Cup I will compile the list and post them here so others can look up where the closes place is to them and be able to go and sit with fellow fans of the game and enjoy them self's. If you area  college, men's, women's or youth club looking to set up a viewing party now is you chance to get the world out.

Rugby supports Autism.

Even though it has been some time since my last post, and it seems like I am not doing anything but reposting videos do know I am very busy and well aware of the rugby scene going on right now in America. some tid bits before I continue with why I am originally writing this.

1- YES a Americas 6 nations would be amazing. even if Argentina wont put there full side when they play it still gives USA and Canada much more needed games to get players ready for when it is time for WC qualifying and WC matches down the road. instead of always guess how many test games USA will play each year we can now say 5 from 6nations, plus 4 or 5 from PNC your looking at 9-10 test matches a year mixed in at lest 1 Tier 1 nation tour. far better improvement of amount of games for USA rugby then how it was 5 or 10 years ago. I also like the fact that there is talk and hopefully plans to get a 2nd division side going at the same time with plans to have promotion and relegation , this will also get other national teams in the Americas more games to play and in whole 5 to 10 years down the road make both north and south America a far better region of rugby being played then in other parts of the world.

2-Todd Clever, where do I start or what can I say. I was deeply and still somewhat upset what had happened and what Has been reported. For me Todd was my rugby hero and for many local bay area kids a rugby god. we can all agree that yes he was reaching his end and we all knew the time was coming but I think we all thought this would be his last World Cup and then go into retirement.

3- with all this talk and hints of a professional rugby league starting soon USA rugby better make a announcement soon , pre world cup to at lest 6 months after, or else they'll start to lose support from general rugby public who will be tired of hearing the possible news over and over and over again. but when ever it does happen I will be sitting here waiting to see what cities will have a team and pick my new professional team to support!

To the main reason why I  am posting a new post in quite some time. This coming Sunday my family and I will be participating in a Walk Now For Autism in Portland, OR. Our oldest daughter who is now 5 was diagnosed with being Autistic , Asperger's to be exact. It has been a struggle and very frustrating and continues to be since we where told, many places will not provide help with services for her because she is not sever enough, she was placed as a mild autistic child but on the border of sever. last year we participated in the walk that took place in Sacramento , CA. it was amazing to meet and speak with other parents and children who where on the same level as our daughter and to those who where going through the something and to able to let our daughter play and run around with out having to worry about others starring or whispering what's wrong with our child had a big sigh of relief. There is one thing we have noticed about our daughter and that is she likes rugby. when she was just a baby she would sit next to me and watch matches on TV. when I coached she liked being on the sideline and a few months ago I participated in my university alumni game which she enjoyed watching and would run over to me after each break in between matches, it was a series of 7s games amongst our self's.

 I have been wanting to fuse both the sport I love and advocate for people like my daughter for quite sometime now but didn't know just how to, a few months ago I created the Rugby supports Autism shirt where if you wish to support and bring attention to the Autism society. All Proceeds of the shirt will go to the Autism Society of America while all donations for my family's walk will go to the Autism Speaks. If you are interested about the shirt ( posted below) please feel free to contact me @ llrugby@yahoo.com if you wish to donate the click here----> Autism walk

* side note, me and my family each have a shirt and they fit great, and will be wearing them during our walk. also it is a goal of mine to hopefully 2-3 years from now be able to start a after school program of touch/flag rugby for kids of all ages who are on the autistic spectrum a chance to participate in a team sport and learn key communication skills and others here in Oregon. but that's down the road and something I am beginning to now just look into and build.