Spanish Rugby Federation Taps Mayo to Lead Events
- * Mariana Mayo has been hired as the new Events Director for the Spanish rugby Federation (FER).
- * Previously Operations Manager at CA Sports (Spanish sports marketing agency).
- * Rugby Europe Championship 2026 Final: Madrid,March 15th.
Here’s a breakdown of the key data from the article:
Key Appointment:
* Mariana Mayo has been hired as the new Events Director for the Spanish rugby Federation (FER).
mayo’s experience:
* Previously Operations Manager at CA Sports (Spanish sports marketing agency).
* Deputy Events Director for the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games organizing committee.
* Operations Director at SevenMila (sports marketing and events agency).
Upcoming Events for FER:
* Rugby Europe Championship 2026 Final: Madrid,March 15th.
* World Rugby Sevens Series Finals (2026): Valladolid, May 29-31st (new format tournament deciding qualification for the 2027 top-tier series). spain is one of three hosts for 2026 SNVS World Championship events, alongside Hong Kong and Bordeaux.
Long-Term Goals:
* Bid for the 2035 Rugby World Cup: FER is actively pursuing this, having met with World Rugby.
* Stadium Partnerships: FER is in discussions with LaLiga (Spanish soccer league) to potentially use their stadiums for the World Cup bid.
Spain’s Rugby History:
* Has hosted elite rugby events before (e.g., EPCR Champions Cup final in Bilbao – 2018 & scheduled for 2026).
* Competes in the European Nations Cup, finishing as runner-up in the 2024-25 campaign.
In essence, the article focuses on the FER strengthening its event management capabilities with a key hire as it prepares to host significant rugby events and pursues a bid for a major international tournament.