Category: Poneke

Poneke 2024, Week 10: One Last Time in Wellington

Each summer, Michigan Rugby sends one or two select players to New Zealand to train with our partner club, Poneke FC. Jack Regan, Zach Small, and Max Nelson are there now, and Jack is writing about his experiences abroad each week. This post concerns July 7- July 13. The day has finally come. Today I …

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Poneke 2024, Week 9: From Grey Skies to Triumph

Each summer, Michigan Rugby sends one or two select players to New Zealand to train with our partner club, Poneke FC. Jack Regan, Zach Small, and Max Nelson are there now, and Jack is writing about his experiences abroad each week. This post concerns June 30- July 6. The week started off grey and dreary, …

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Poneke 2024, Weeks 7 and 8: Hikes and Highlights

Each summer, Michigan Rugby sends one or two select players to New Zealand to train with our partner club, Poneke FC. Jack Regan, Zach Small, and Max Nelson are there now, and Jack is writing about his experiences abroad each week. This post concerns June 16- June 29. Kia ora! Back again with the tour …

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Poneke 2024, Week 6: Triumphs and Travels

Each summer, Michigan Rugby sends one or two select players to New Zealand to train with our partner club, Poneke FC. Jack Regan, Zach Small, and Max Nelson are there now, and Jack is writing about his experiences abroad each week. This post concerns June 9- June 15. This week was jam packed with lots …

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Poneke 2024, Week 5: Feasts, Games, and Traditions

Each summer, Michigan Rugby sends one or two select players to New Zealand to train with our partner club, Poneke FC. Jack Regan, Zach Small, and Max Nelson are there now, and Jack is writing about his experiences abroad each week. This post concerns June 2- June 8. The beginning of the week was normal …

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Poneke 2024, Week 4: Bye Week Adventures

Each summer, Michigan Rugby sends one or two select players to New Zealand to train with our partner club, Poneke FC. Jack Regan and Zach Small are there now, and Jack is writing about his experiences abroad each week. This post concerns May 26- June 1. We had a bye this week, so lots of …

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Poneke 2024, Week 3: Exploring and Max’s Debut

Each summer, Michigan Rugby sends one or two select players to New Zealand to train with our partner club, Poneke FC. Jack Regan, Zach Small, and Max Nelson are there now, and Jack is writing about his experiences abroad each week. This post concerns May 19- 25. The week started with the arrival of Max, …

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Poneke 2024, Weeks 1 and 2: Settling In

Each summer, Michigan Rugby sends one or two select players to New Zealand to train with our partner club, Poneke FC. Jack Regan and Zach Small are there now, and Jack is writing about his experiences abroad each week. This post concerns May 6-18. Kia ora! My summer adventures in New Zealand began with lots …

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Poneke Blog, Week 11: All Blacks Game and North Island

Each summer, Michigan Rugby sends one or two select players to New Zealand to train with our partner club, Poneke FC. Shea Loughnane and Luke Zana are there now, and Luke is writing about his experiences abroad each week. This post concerns July 14-20. This week involved the huge first round of the playoffs, against …

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Poneke Blog, Week 10: Playoff Prep

Each summer, Michigan Rugby sends one or two select players to New Zealand to train with our partner club, Poneke FC. Shea Loughnane and Luke Zana are there now, and Luke is writing about his experiences abroad each week. This post concerns July 7-13. After the trip down to the south island last week it …

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