Category: Community

Olde Blue Weekend: A Celebration of Tradition, Talent, and Team Spirit

Every fall, both former and current players of The University of Michigan Rugby Football Club join together for a weekend full of rugby and traditions. This year, Olde Blue Weekend hosted over 150 players between the dates of October 3rd through October 6th. Luke Zana is writing about his experience. October 3rd through 6th was …

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Michigan Women Win National Championship

Our sister club, Michigan Women’s Rugby, won the National Collegiate Rugby (NCR) Division I National Championship on December 4, 2022. This is their first national title.

Fall 2021 Season Preview

Michigan Rugby comes back this Fall Season with over 50 players and opens the seasonal home against Adrian College set on August 27th.

UMRFC: 2021 Summer Internship Spotlight

This article features players in Michigan Rugby currently holding internships during the 2021 Summer. From interns in finance to civil engineering, this summer’s Michigan Rugby has a diverse class of summer interns!

Giving Blueday is March 10

On Wednesday, March 10th, 2021, the University of Michigan is once again turning Giving Tuesday, the national movement to kick off the giving season, into Giving Blueday. You can help fund our pursuit for greatness both on and off the field by donating to Michigan Rugby!

UMRFC Plunges for Special Olympics

This Winter semester, Michigan Rugby participated in the 2021 Polar Plunge for Special Olympics. Each year, the Polar Plunge series challenges thousands of jumpers around the United States to get involved with supporting the Special Olympics here in Michigan.

Support Michigan Rugby’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s

As we have for the past several years, Michigan Rugby is participating in the Walk to End Alzheimer’s this fall. Alzheimer’s is the sixth-most-common cause of death in the United States, and affects more than five million Americans.

Our Commitment to Grow

At UMRFC, we value community, heart, and hard work, none of which are determined by the color of one’s skin. The United States has a deep and dark history of racial injustice. We have a moral obligation to confront this history and its manifestations in the present. We are proud of our alumni and players …

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Michigan Rugby Joins the Fight Against Alzheimer’s

This year, the University of Michigan Men’s Rugby team is joining the fight against Alzheimer’s by participating in the Walk to End Alzheimer’sⓇ on October 8th and we need your help. Please support the Alzheimer’s Association during the world’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care and research by donating to our …

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Ten Brave Ruggers to Take Plunge

Hello everyone! Michigan Rugby is up to something exciting. This year, our club is partnering with the women’s team to participate in the annual Michigan Polar Plunge in an effort to raise money for Special Olympics Michigan! The Polar Plunge event takes place in counties all over the state, helping create opportunities for over 23,000 …

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