The boys of Michigan Rugby took a break from studying for finals Wednesday night to choose officers for the 2013 calendar year. The team elected Ian Etheart for a second term as club President, and after multiple tie votes, CJ Stock was elected to assist Ian as Vice President. Kenny Andutan and Chris Padmos were …
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Summer Strength Results
With the introduction of U of M to the D1 collegiate rugby scene, both coach and player have recognized the importance of physical preparedness entering the season. Over the summer, the focus of the UMRFC players has been to increase lean muscle mass whilst minimizing fat mass. Strength and Conditioning Coach Stu Roche provided players …
Fall Season Preview
Michigan rugby is back on campus and is set to start the fall campaign with an intercity battle against the Ann Arbor men’s club this Saturday on Elbel Field at 6:00pm. The following week on September 7th, Air Force comes to town for a Friday night battle on North Field at 6:15pm. The Zoomies were …
Meet Assistant Coach, Niall O’Kane
Niall O’Kane joined the UMRFC as a player in his college days at the University of Michigan while he earned a degree in Industrial and Operations Engineering. His past rugby endeavors include playing for his hometown club of San Francisco Golden Gate RFC, a club in Thailand, and coaching the local high school team, Washtenaw …
Get to Know Strength Coach, Stu Roche
Stu Roche is Michigan Rugby’s Strength and Conditioning coach as well as an assistant with the backs. Stu’s dedication to the club started as an exchange student a few years ago and he’s been hooked ever since. Stu brings experience as an intern with the U of M Athletic Department and has designed a very …
Michigan Rugby Newsletter is Out!
The quarterly Michigan Rugby Newsletter was sent out today as we start our local spring season. Pass it on to any interested family, friends, and fans. You can view the newsletter here. Or sign up to receive it directly here.
Get to Know Head Coach, Matt Trenary
This past fall was Matt Trenary’s inaugural season as Michigan Rugby’s head coach. As a former player of the UMRFC from 2002-2006, Coach Trenary was a member of 2004-2005 Midwest championship and National Semi-Finalist team. He was also captain his senior year. Coach Trenary has an impressive rugby resume, playing for the Denver Barbarians, the Midwest All …
Spring Rugby is Here!
This week marks the start of the local spring schedule. The club took on two teams in France over spring break but are now set to battle local rivals over the final weeks of the semester. The games start this Friday as the first team will travel to Davenport to seek revenge for a 43-34 …
Spring Practice Times
Practice times will change following practice on Sunday, March 11. This practice will still be held from 11pm to 1am at Oosterbaan Field House. Check the left side bar for the new times and locations starting Monday, March 12.