This month’s honoree is John Moore. John’s time with the club was brief but left a significant impression on him. His teammates and their friendship playing the biggest role. Although now in New Hampshire and Portland, John frequents Ann Arbor and supports the club in a variety of ways. Rugby has stayed with John and …
This month’s honoree is Brian Zimmer. Brian has been around the club for nearly 30 years in a multitude of leadership positions. Along with his brother Kevin, they held the club together for a span and the team would surely be in a worse spot without them. Brian was usually a front row player. Solid …
When did you play? I played with Michigan from 1970 until 1975, while in business school and beyond. Any special honors? I was President for a few years starting in 1970, which meant being on the selection committee. Dr. Robison was our coach, so the selection meetings were held in his basement. With practice on …
This month’s honored alumnus is Bruce Kingsbury. Bruce is currently in his 5th decade with the club. Bruce’s passion and inspiration are what stand out among his past teammates. They characterize him with words such as tough, gritty, and fiery. Not surprising for a front rower. He also was a dedicated teammate. One such teammate …
This month’s alumnus is Tom Fagan. Tom recently passed and this posthumous recognition is just a small addition to the celebration of a great life. Tom’s family has played a great part in Michigan rugby with two Fagan brothers donning the Maize and Blue. When did you play? 1967 – 70 & 72 (1971 Army …
When did you play? My father, Dr. Paul Knight, played rugby for years at U-M so I was hanging around the club since the early 80’s. I remember loitering at post-game festivities on Church Street and across the street from Elbel. Indoctrinated at an early age. I came out to play in the fall of …
This month’s Alumnus of the Month is Greg Rose. An inspirational player, Greg embodied the Michigan Rugby spirit. Rose is tough, tenacious, and competitive. His leadership helped guide the team to many successful seasons spanning three decades. Teammates regularly mention Greg as a fantastic player and one they always wanted by their side in a …
When did you play? I started playing as a Freshman in the Fall of ’94 and played every minute of rugby I could until graduating in the Winter of ’98. The Senior side was peaking during that time and I benefitted greatly by practicing with them and watching them play. The college side was much …
The May Alumnus of the Month is longtime Michigan stalwart Tony Menyhart. Tony’s time with Michigan spans five decades. Rare is the Michigan player who has not stepped foot on the field with him. Menyhart has contributed to the Michigan Rugby community at all levels and across both genders. Tony has played every position and …
April’s Alumnus of the Month is none other than Kevin Barlow. An early 2000s mainstay of the club, Kevin hasn’t stopped his support since. Barlow was instrumental in the early growth of the university side. He played lock and occasionally #8. Now he’s one of the ring leaders of the west coast UMRFC contingent. Make …
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