Paulina Calukyan
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A Tale of Resilience in Champaign and South Bend
The first weekend of November saw the Michigan Wolverines travel to Champaign, Illinois for a semifinal matchup against the Fighting Illini. The game was played on a brisk yet sunny Saturday morning, so the team drove vans down the night before. The game opened up almost immediately, with an early score from Illinois’ outside center. …
SISU™ Mouthguard November Player of the Month: Jack Regan
Jack Regan is our November Player of the Month. Since joining the team, Regan has become an important leader on and off the field. Congratulations, Jack! Position: Outside Center Height: 6’0” Weight: 200 lbs Year: Sophmore Major: Economics Hometown: Marshfield, MA Why did you decide to play rugby?My dad played in high school and college so he got me into …
Rivalry Week Woes
In what can only be described as a disappointing end to the season, the Wolverines failed to come out with a victory against their rivals in the final two games of the regular season. On October 18th the Wolverines traveled down to Columbus for a showdown against the Buckeyes in a highly anticipated Big 10 …
SISU™ Mouthguard October Player of the Month: Michael Crismale
Michael Crismale is our October Player of the Month. Since joining the team, Crismale has become an important leader on and off the field. Congratulations, Michael! Position: Number Eight Height: 5’10” Weight: 205 lbs Year: Junior Major: Film Production Minor: Entrepreneurship Hometown: Oradell, NJ Why did you decide to play rugby? I decided to play rugby when I transferred because I …
Olde Blue Weekend: A Celebration of Tradition, Talent, and Team Spirit
Every fall, both former and current players of The University of Michigan Rugby Football Club join together for a weekend full of rugby and traditions. This year, Olde Blue Weekend hosted over 150 players between the dates of October 3rd through October 6th. Luke Zana is writing about his experience. October 3rd through 6th was …
Wolverines Fall to Badgers 29-12 in Parents Weekend Clash
Saturday September 28th saw the Wisconsin Badgers come to town for parents weekend. In what is becoming a common theme of Wisconsin-Michigan games, the game was played on rain soaked pitch, with yet more rain pouring on and off throughout the game. The sloppy conditions saw a game with a high amount of errors and …
SISU™ Mouthguard September Player of the Month: Sam Glusker
Sam Glusker is our September Player of the Month. Since joining the team, Glusker has become an important leader on and off the field. Congratulations, Sam! Position: Wing Height: 5’10” Weight: 170 lbs Year: Sophmore Major: International Studies Hometown: Brooklyn, NY Why did you decide to play rugby?I didn’t know much about rugby when I came to Michigan, but a …
Poneke 2024, Week 10: One Last Time in Wellington
Each summer, Michigan Rugby sends one or two select players to New Zealand to train with our partner club, Poneke FC. Jack Regan, Zach Small, and Max Nelson are there now, and Jack is writing about his experiences abroad each week. This post concerns July 7- July 13. The day has finally come. Today I …
Poneke 2024, Week 9: From Grey Skies to Triumph
Each summer, Michigan Rugby sends one or two select players to New Zealand to train with our partner club, Poneke FC. Jack Regan, Zach Small, and Max Nelson are there now, and Jack is writing about his experiences abroad each week. This post concerns June 30- July 6. The week started off grey and dreary, …
Poneke 2024, Weeks 7 and 8: Hikes and Highlights
Each summer, Michigan Rugby sends one or two select players to New Zealand to train with our partner club, Poneke FC. Jack Regan, Zach Small, and Max Nelson are there now, and Jack is writing about his experiences abroad each week. This post concerns June 16- June 29. Kia ora! Back again with the tour …
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