Mexican Rugby Federation
| Federación Mexicana de Rugby | |
|---|---|
| Association crest | |
| Sport | Rugby union |
| NACRA affiliation | Struck off in 1997 |
| President | Francisco Echeguren |
| Men's coach | Ruben Duque, Simon Pierre |
| Women's coach | Nicolas Utrilla |
| Website | www.mexrugby.com |
The Mexican Rugby Federation (Spanish: Federación Mexicana de Rugby (FMRU)) is the governing body for rugby union in Mexico. The FMRU organizes rugby in the country: a championship takes place at the highest level in the country, and in the same way organizes championship tournaments for youth, veterans and women.
History
The Englishman Mr. Walter Irvine founded the "Unión Mexicana de Rugby A.C." (UMR) in 1973 to organise and develop rugby union in Mexico. The UMR was the body directing Mexican rugby union for thirty years.
The Federación Mexicana de Rugby (FMR or FMRU) was founded in October 2003.
In November 2003 the FMR was made an associate member of the International Rugby Board. Mexico could thus take part in competitions organised by the supreme authority of rugby on a world level. The federation of Mexico is now a fully affiliated member of the IRB.
At the beginning of 2007, the Mexican Olympic committee recognized the FMR as an affiliate member.
National teams
The FMRU organizes several national teams that participate in international competitions:
See also
External links
- (Spanish) Federación Mexicana de Rugby - Official Site
