After a bye the weekend of October 13 coinciding with the University’s fall break, Michigan Rugby has returned to play the past two weekends to finish off the regular season. The final stretch before Big Ten playoffs consisted of Michigan’s final in-conference game of the season—a high-stakes matchup against Michigan State—followed by an out-of-conference match …
With six of ten games played for the fall XVs season, Michigan’s First Side boasts an even 3-3 record. While the middle stretch of the season, consisting of four back-to-back home games, got off to a rocky start, the Wolverines managed to achieve a few key wins and are hopeful for the rest of the …
Since arriving in Ann Arbor in mid-August, Michigan’s rugby players new and old have been hard at work for the fall XVs season. Under the supervision of new head coach Christian Mentzer, the Wolverines hope to improve on their 4-6 record last fall. The preseason began at Cincinnati on August 25, with Michigan hoping to …
Fifteen Michigan First-Side players headed down to the Washington, DC area last weekend to participate in the long-anticipated Collegiate Rugby Championship. Along with 31 more of the nation’s top 7s teams, Michigan fought for the men’s national championship.
All three of Michigan’s 7s sides traveled down to South Bend, IN to compete in this year’s Big Ten tournament. The First Side secured fourth place and hopes to find itself a place in the upcoming Collegiate Rugby Championship.
All three Michigan 7s sides traveled to Chicago last Sunday to play in a four-team tournament just outside of the Chicago Hounds’ SeatGeek Stadium. The Wolverines delivered a strong performance against teams from Michigan State, Illinois, and Wisconsin.
Michigan’s second and third sides began their season at Mitchell Field last Saturday, playing in a developmental-side tournament featuring teams from across the state of Michigan. Despite the cold weather, the second side went 4-0 to win the Michigan Cup.
Michigan traveled back to Ann Arbor, having placed 3rd at Pitt Dome 7s. Despite missing out on hardware, Michigan put together some textbook performances. The team is optimistic heading into Big Ten play.
Michigan is turning the page on a long, up-and-down fall campaign that culminated in a seventh-place finish in the Big Ten.
Michigan wrapped up their fall season with a win versus Purdue on Saturday, taking home seventh place in the conference.
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