Paulina Calukyan

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Poneke 2024, Week 6: Triumphs and Travels

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 9- June 15. This week was jam packed with lots …

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Poneke 2024, Week 5: Feasts, Games, and Traditions

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 2- June 8. The beginning of the week was normal …

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SISU™ Mouthguard June Player of the Month: Michael Ackerman

Michael Ackerman is our June Player of the Month. Since joining the team, Ackerman has become a cornerstone of our success in both our 15 and 7 seasons, trucking over the competition. Congratulations, Michael! Position: Lock Height: 6’3” Weight: 260 lbs Year: Senior Major: Data Science and History Hometown: Houghton, MI Why did you decide to play rugby?I had grown up …

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Poneke 2024, Week 4: Bye Week Adventures

Each summer, Michigan Rugby sends one or two select players to New Zealand to train with our partner club, Poneke FC. Jack Regan and Zach Small are there now, and Jack is writing about his experiences abroad each week. This post concerns May 26- June 1. We had a bye this week, so lots of …

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Poneke 2024, Week 3: Exploring and Max’s Debut

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 May 19- 25. The week started with the arrival of Max, …

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Poneke 2024, Weeks 1 and 2: Settling In

Each summer, Michigan Rugby sends one or two select players to New Zealand to train with our partner club, Poneke FC. Jack Regan and Zach Small are there now, and Jack is writing about his experiences abroad each week. This post concerns May 6-18. Kia ora! My summer adventures in New Zealand began with lots …

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SISU™ Mouthguard February Player of the Month: Joe Ounsley

Joe Ounsley is our February Player of the Month. Since joining Michigan Rugby this past fall, Ounsley has made a magnificent impact on our team not only by being a great player but an incredible teammate as well. Congratulations Joe! Position: Fly half, Fullback Height: 6’1” Weight: 176 lbs Year: Junior, Exchange Student Major: Finance, …

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