Joshua Nicholson is a sophomore scrumhalf from Virginia Beach, Virginia studying Urban Technology. He is currently the writer of Michigan Rugby.
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University of Michigan Men’s Rugby Trounces Trine Thunder
Last Friday, the University of Michigan Men’s Rugby team defeated visiting Trine University 69-15. Despite falling to Bowling Green in their previous game, the Wolverines played their best game of the season, finding tremendous success on the edge and dominating the set piece battle. Although Trine opened the game with a quick try, they would …
Santa Comes to Town: Michigan Wolverines Defeat Cincinnati 14-5 in Defensive Clash With U President in Attendance
Golden hour was in full swing Friday as the University of Michigan Men’s Rugby team took the field against the University of Cincinnati. Although the game is the first of the season for both sides, a defensive battle kept the score close until the 80th minute. Joining the team at halftime was University of Michigan …
Michigan Men’s Rugby Gears up for Fall Season
With each sweltering day, the crisp air of Fall appears ever closer on the horizon. Soon, the leaves will begin changing, college students will begin preparing their Halloweekend costumes and the University of Michigan Men’s Rugby team will take the pitch against a menagerie of college rivals. Already arrived early to campus, the team appears …
SISU™ Mouthguard July Player of the Month: Jamie Willcox
Jamie Willcox is our July Player of the Month. Since joining the team, Willcox has become an important leader on and off the field. Congratulations, Jamie! Position: Hooker Height: 5’9” Weight: 195 lbs Year: Senior Major: Data Science Hometown: Cape Town, South Africa Why did you decide to play rugby?I wanted to play football because of my love of being …
Michigan Recognized With Big Ten All-Conference, Coach of the Year Selections
For their part in a hard-fought 15s and historic 7s season, six University of Michigan Men’s Rugby players were recognized by the Big Ten conference alongside head coach Christian Mentzer, who was awarded Coach of the Year. The six players comprise a mix of now-graduated alumni and players set to return for the Fall 2024 …
SISU™ Mouthguard April Player of the Month: Matthew Daines
Matthew Daines is our April Player of the Month. Since joining the team, Daines has become a cornerstone of first side success in 7s and 15s, trucking over the competition. Congratulations, Matthew! Position: Prop Height: 6’2” Weight: 240 lbs Year: Junior Major: Architecture Hometown: Oakland, MI Why did you decide to play rugby?Needed an outlet and to make friends. What have …
Wolverines Compete in Collegiate Rugby Championship Tournament
This past weekend, the University of Michigan Men’s Rugby team competed in National Collegiate Rugby’s national championship. Although the side has routinely taken the championship field, this was the club’s first time winning a guaranteed spot in the tournament. Traveling to Maryland, the Wolverines cut down some of the best teams in the country before …
Michigan Men’s Rugby Comes 2nd in Big Ten 7s
During the weekend of April 13th and 14th, the University of Michigan Men’s rugby team competed at the Big 10 7s tournament at Notre Dame University. Coming off a series of disappointing finishes in their previous tournaments, head coach Christian Mentzer stressed that this was the tournament to “go big or go home.” With 4 …
Michigan Men’s Rugby Competes in Free Jacks Monumental 7s Tournament
On April 6th, the Michigan Men’s Rugby first side traveled to Quincy, Massachusetts to take on the who’s-who of New England colleges and Universities. Hosted by the New England Free Jacks of Major League Rugby, the first side battled in three matches over the course of the morning, ultimately coming up just short of success. …
SISU™ Mouthguard March Player of the Month: Ali Azeem
Ali Azeem is our March Player of the Month. Since joining Michigan Rugby as a non-player officer, Azeem has risen to be the club’s former Chief Logistics Officer and played his first game this season in the Michigan Cup. Congratulations, Ali! Position: Wing Height: 5’8” Weight: 120 lbs Year: Senior Major: Pharmaceutical Sciences Hometown: Grand …
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