Category: Awards

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 …

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Jamie Demers Becomes Third Michigan Alumnus in MLR

On June 18, Michigan Rugby alumnus Jamie Demers was selected to play for the Seattle Seawolves, joining Sequoyah Burke-Combs and Cole Van Harn in the elite club of Michigan ruggers who have gone on to play in Major League Rugby. Shea Loughnane and Armen Vartanian caught up with Jamie to discuss his experience.

Three Wolverines Earn All Big Ten Honors

This week, Big Ten Rugby announced its All Big Ten selections for the 2022 7s season, and three Michigan players were among the 21 named.

Michigan Head Coaches Receive Crusaders Grant

Matt Trenary and Jamie Frech (women’s team) will spend two weeks learning from some of the best rugby minds in the world.

Sparks Named University of Michigan Club Sports Coach of the Year

Ann Arbor, MI- This year saw the University of Michigan Club Sports department award its first ever Coach of the Year. The 2017 recipient of the inaugural honor goes to head rugby coach Brandon Sparks for his work with the men’s rugby team.   Sparks had numerous nominations that spoke about his work with the …

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Hall of Inspiration Class of 2016

  Ann Arbor, MI- The University of Michigan Rugby Football Club celebrated their 57th year on campus with a massive celebration this past weekend that saw over 200 alumni return to Ann Arbor to celebrate the rich history of Michigan Rugby. Among the many festivities that happened over the 4 days was the second Hall …

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UMRFC’s Caputo Wins Penn Mutual Life of Significance Award

Chester, PA- This past weekend saw sophomore wing David Caputo be presented with the Penn Mutual Life of Significance Award at the 2016 College Rugby Championship in Philadelphia, PA.   The award is given out annually to a college rugby player who exemplifies the shared core values of rugby and Penn Mutual, those values are …

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End of Year Awards

Ann Arbor, MI – On the evening of December 4th the University of Michigan Rugby Football Club ended their Fall campaign. The team gathered for one last time in 2015 to have dinner, celebrate the Fall and recognize major contributors to club both on and off the field. Below are a list of winners for …

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Hall of Inspiration Class of 2015

Ann Arbor, MI – The University of Michigan celebrated their 56th year on campus with a massive alumni celebration this past weekend. One of the highlights this year was the first ever inauguration of the newly-formed Hall of Inspiration. Current and past Michigan players welcomed the first 5 into the Hall at a delicious dinner …

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UMRFC Hall of Inspiration

University of Michigan Rugby Football club is excited to announce the formation of the UMRFC Hall of Inspiration. The Hall of Inspiration will serve to protect and celebrate the long history of Michigan Rugby from its inception as an all inclusive club for students, graduate students and local Ann Arborites to its current form of …

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