This week is a decisive moment for A.S. Monaco Rugby with their crucial away game against US Montmellian, the championship co-leader alongside the ASM team. This confrontation, set to be the highlight of the 13th round, promises to be intense and strategic. Facing such a strong team poses a significant challenge, and the players are more than ready for it.
In their quest to be the best Rugby Team in the region the players face their next challenge in Federal 2 on Sunday, 21 Jan 2024 à 15:15.
And they have Ambassador Maxime Mermoz at hand to advise them. Here’s what he told HelloMonaco: «I live not far from Toulon. I met the president three years ago. And we talked about rugby, life and since I’m retired I wanted to be involved in the club and to help a team, to promote the team and to start to be ambassador. It is just to help as an image, as a consultant. I let the coach work, I let the players work, I just try to give my opinion and to help the club to grow. I have some goals in my mind, but I let them build the team, and the club, and I’m not far to help to create in the future a big team and a big club.»
Meanwhile celebrations have been underway after a Victorious Weekend for the Seniors. The year has already started with a bang for our senior teams at A.S. Monaco Rugby! Two victories against Union Sportive Veore XV. The players showcased their determination on the field, and everyone is taking pride in their performance.
Never forget the Youth who represent the future of the Club. The M19 just secured a victory at home, paving the way for our future generations. A close defeat for our M16 will not dampen their spirits. They’ll rise to the next occasion.
Rugby is just as much about moments off the field as on it and the Rugby School is one of those special places where hearts and minds come together. The rugby school recently celebrated the traditional Epiphany cake with the seniors. A moment of conviviality and sharing among all generations of the large rugby family. In addition to the cake, donations collected during the Rugby Solidarity Challenge were presented …. commitment and generous support contributed to a noble cause.
Moments of conviviality and sharing. That’s what it is all about. It’s very much the philosophy of Maxime Mermoz who highlighted exactly that in his interview with HelloMonaco: «My son is here and I love to coach the adults and the young. The best advice is to enjoy what they do. The goal is not to be the best player in the world; it is just to enjoy moment, to share moments with a teammate and to grow as a person. Because rugby, we say it’s a life cycle.»
«We say in rugby, it’s all about the memories, it’s not the moment on the field, it’s off the field. And even me in my career, I had the chance to win a lot. But my memories, they are more the various moments on the pitch, like the prep, the mate I met, or when we go in the prep. So on the field …it is not always the most important for us. That’s why we say what’s important is to improve as a person, to improve the mindset, to improve the confidence, to know more about yourself. That’s why it’s a good lesson to play rugby because it’s not about the ball or the game, it’s about the mindset and to grow as a person.»
A First Partners Meal at the Club House
AS Monaco Ambassador, Maxime Mermoz, continued to share unforgettable moments with players, staff, partners, volunteers, educators, young ones, and children, not to mention HelloMonaco.
A memorable Sunday also marked by the first edition of the partners’ meal at the Сlub Рouse. A splendid space that brought everyone together before the matches and allowed enjoyment of the terrace afterward.
A Glimpse at the Glittering International Career of Maxime Mermoz
Mermoz won the 2006 Under 21 Rugby World Championship. He earned his first cap for the senior France national team on 5 July 2008 against Australia.
He made his Six Nations Championship debut in the 2009 Six Nations Championship against Scotland.
Mermoz scored his first try for France in their 37-17 loss to New Zealand at the 2011 Rugby World Cup, he intercepted a Dan Carter pass close to the half-way line before running clear to score.
