When did you play? I moved to the Ann Arbor area in October 1976 (from Schenectady, NY) to work as an engineer for Bechtel Power Corporation. I began playing right away as well as refereeing. In Fall 1977, with injuries getting the better of me I decided to pick up the whistle full-time. I developed …
The UMRFC has returned from a successful spring break tour to France. 33 players and 1 coach were able to represent U of M abroad and below are some highlights from the trip outside of the match reports. Omaha Beach and Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial One of the strongest impressions left on the team …
Pete Melgren is this month’s Player of the Month. Pete’s dedication and hard work to the team on the field and off as the match coordinator deserve to be recognized. Pete has also helped set up our service work in France and is a general inspiration for younger players to work hard everyday. Height: 5′ …
U of M had a hard day at the office against Paris-Sorbonne, going down 87-12. The Paris university champions displayed superior ball handling skills to run through the men in blue. The game started with rousing vocal renditions of the national anthems sung by each team. This clearly inspired each team as the match started …
On Tuesday, February 28th, the University of Michigan Rugby Club prepared for their first contest of their Tour de France against Corbeil Essonnes – Mennacy. At 5:00 p.m., the team kitted up and headed to the train station for an hour ride to Corbeil’s pitch. Once the UMRFC stepped off the train, all one could …
LEAD Magazine’s feature article is on the UMRFC this month. You can read the full article here.
When did you play? During my sophomore year, 1981, I was looking for something to fill the void left by not playing competitive football for Farmington Harrison. Intramural football wasn’t quite doing it. I ran into Paul Stablein, a high school rival, who had already found rugby. He suggested I give it a try. I …
Junior Sebastian Harrison talks about rugby and the upcoming sevens championship on WOLV-TV. You can take a look at around 9:30 into the video here.
Game 1: Stephen M. Ross 7 – James Earl Jones 25 A battle of two 0-2 teams was lopsided from the start as Steve Offringa got on the board in the first minute with an unconverted try. Offringa was on the attack throughout the game and put in a second try before half, 10-0 JEJ. …
The UMRFC has been named U of M’s Club Sport’s Club of the Month. The club is currently on display in the IM Building as well as on the Club Sports Facebook page. Keep up the good work!
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