The UMRFC has helped player Grady Bridge’s mother, Kathleen Kane, raise money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. She was “arrested” and has to raise her bail to be released. Kathleen had this to say about the donation, “To the fabulous Michigan Men’s Rugby players, thank you so much for your donation. I knew I could …
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Help U of M Win Face-Off
Up until February 10th, the University of Michigan will be competing against Michigan State University in the annual Face-Off. For those unfamiliar with the event, Face-Off is a blood collecting competition between the rival schools. It is the winter equivalent of Blood Battle, the competition between U of M and the Ohio State University held …
UMRFC Helps During Face-Off Blood Drive
If you were strolling around in the Michigan Union on Jan 24th, then you may have witnessed a good supply of Michigan ruggers assisting the American Red Cross with their blood drive. From 2pm-8pm, two players were at the registration desk signing in donors while another group of players shared the task of escorting donors …
UMRFC Adopts a Family for the Holidays
The UMRFC recently participated in the Volunteers of America Michigan’s Family Adoption Program. The program helps organize the giving of gifts for over 24,000 people during the holiday season. This includes more than 16,000 children. The program not only serves as a way to help families in need, but helps add perspective to many of …
Fall 2011 Team Photo
First Row: Andrew Swain, Mark Borowski, Ian Etheart, Brandon Gardner, Kevin Cheng, John Palladino, Andrew Bituin Second Row: Stu Roche, Pete Melgren, Colin Ward, Grady Bridges, Zach Kendall, Ty Waters, Spencer Scolnick Third Row: Chris Padmos, Dave Hiltzik, Scott Miller, Joel Conzelmann, Danny DiGregorio, Brandon Kolk, Evan Rourke Fourth Row: Steve Offringa, Brent Dreaver, Jared …
UMRFC in Club Sports Monthly
The December Club Sports Monthly notices the Men’s Rugby service work.
UMRFC Helps Michigan Win Blood Battle
Over thirty members of the UMRFC donated blood during this fall’s Blood Battle. The annual battle between Michigan and Ohio State to see who can give the most blood was won by U of M for the fourth year running. Chris Hopfner organized the team’s commitment. This was the 31st annual competition …