Ron Marine

Author's posts

December 2016 SISU Player of the Month: Kyle Patmore

We’re closing out an amazing 2016 with one of our newest members of the club… freshman Kyle Patmore is the December 2016 SISU Player of the Month! Kyle is an in-state recruit who grew up just north of Ann Arbor in Brighton and has significant high school rugby experience. Although he is only in his …

Continue reading

November 2016 SISU Player of the Month: Zack Burns

The 2016 November Player of the Month is Zack “Junior” Burns! Junior is the co-captain of this team and did a tremendous job filling in on the field for injured captain Jeremy Reid in the winter/spring. Junior is a player who leads by example and is someone the younger players look up to. After suffering …

Continue reading

Michigan vs. Michigan State Top 23 Recap

Ann Arbor, MI — In what turned out to be a beautiful Saturday in Ann Arbor, the Maize and Blue were able to come out on top of their in-state rivals with a 31-13 win. Since, Michigan’s loss to Indiana, every game has been crucial but this game had the added dimension of a classic …

Continue reading

October 2016 SISU Player of the Month: Liam Clancy

Ann Arbor, MI –   Our first freshman of the fall 15s season has been named SISU player of the month and it is Liam “Tuna” Clancy.  Liam joined Michigan rugby early in the season and has put his speed and agility gained from years of playing basketball to use by scoring four tries against …

Continue reading

Michigan v Iowa Top 23 Recap

Ann Arbor, MI – Last week the men took a trip to Iowa City that resulted in a 35-19 win for the Wolverines. The game got off to a rough start as Michigan had a knock-on during the opening kickoff. The men seemed to be out of synch due to the long travel to Iowa. …

Continue reading

Michigan vs Minnesota Top 23 Recap

Ann Arbor, MI – The Wolverines took on the Gophers in their first Big Ten Match of the Season. After falling to the Fighting Irish of Notre Dame, the men in blue were looking to get back on their feet and secure their first win of the season. At 1pm on Saturday, September 17th, the …

Continue reading

September 2016 SISU Player of the Month: Tohy Rakotovololona

Andry-Tohy Rakotovololona is the September 2016 SISU Player of the Month! The senior from across the Atlantic has contributed to the team in multiple positions on the pitch and a variety of officer positions. Tohy is a natural leader who is one of Michigan Rugby’s most talented and knowledgeable players. One of the quickest players …

Continue reading

August 2016 SISU Player of the Month: Dylan Aikens

  As we approach the fall 15s season, we thought we should highlight one of the most dedicated members of UMRFC. Dylan joined the Michigan Rugby family during his freshman year and contributed right away. Dylan has not only been committed to improving his on-pitch performance but has also been instrumental in helping UMRFC reach …

Continue reading

July 2016 SISU Player of the Month: Travis Sawyer

Travis has served this past year as the club’s Vice President and has been an integral part of the top 23 as a hooker. Travis has been a terrific club officer and has overseen or been involved was on the Collegiate Rugby Championship planning committee, a previous treasurer, and made the top 14 for the …

Continue reading

June 2016 SISU Player of the Month: David Caputo

As we head into the summer season CRC squad member and sophomore (soon to be junior), David Caputo is this month’s SISU player of the month! David joined UMRFC as a freshman coming from 2016 National Championship Winner, Mystic River Rugby Club, and playing high school rugby at St. John’s Prep in Massachusetts. Here at …

Continue reading

css.php