Category: Player of the Month

August 2016 SISU Player of the Month: Dylan Aikens

  As we approach the fall 15s season, we thought we should highlight one of the most dedicated members of UMRFC. Dylan joined the Michigan Rugby family during his freshman year and contributed right away. Dylan has not only been committed to improving his on-pitch performance but has also been instrumental in helping UMRFC reach …

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July 2016 SISU Player of the Month: Travis Sawyer

Travis has served this past year as the club’s Vice President and has been an integral part of the top 23 as a hooker. Travis has been a terrific club officer and has overseen or been involved was on the Collegiate Rugby Championship planning committee, a previous treasurer, and made the top 14 for the …

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June 2016 SISU Player of the Month: David Caputo

As we head into the summer season CRC squad member and sophomore (soon to be junior), David Caputo is this month’s SISU player of the month! David joined UMRFC as a freshman coming from 2016 National Championship Winner, Mystic River Rugby Club, and playing high school rugby at St. John’s Prep in Massachusetts. Here at …

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May 2016 Player of the Month: Alex Bourdeau

  A new month has arrived and so has a new POM! May 2016’s Player of the Month is Alex “Christopher Robin” Bourdeau. Alex, or CR as he is affectionately known by his teammates. has been one of the most beloved members of UMRFC since he joined as a freshman in 2014. CR is a …

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SISU Mouthguard April Player of the Month: Luke Mallery

  In his second year on the pitch, the centre from Vicksburg, MI has been a dominant force on the Academy Side and has worked tirelessly to crack into the top 23. This spring, Luke is developing his skills at centre with the 15s side and is also a part of the 7s pool. Luke …

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SISU Mouthguard March Player of the Month: Ryan Hart

March’s SISU Mouthguard Player of the Month, Ryan “Madden” Hart, has been an exciting player to watch in his first year of rugby here at the University of Michigan. Unlike most wings, Madden doesn’t run out of bounds often and instead opts to use his famous spin moves, high-light reel cuts and jukes to fake …

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SISU Mouthguard February Player of the Month: Nate Fisher

Height: 5’10” Weight: 190 lbs Year: Sophomore Major: Business Hometown: Midland, MI   Why Rugby?: I came to college not sure what I wanted to do extra curricularly, but after a week or so realized how much I missed playing a team sport. After some research on Michigan’s club sports and a lackluster week-long stint …

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SISU™ Mouthguard January Player of the Month: Mike Rawetzski

Height: 5’10” Weight: 165 lbs Year: Sophomore Major: Earth & Environmental Science Hometown: Berkley, MI Why rugby? I‘m too good-looking to hide behind a facemask. What have you liked about Michigan rugby the most so far? UMRFC has made a better student and athlete, I learn a lot from my teammates and my coach and it helped me find …

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SISU™ Mouthguard December Player of the Month: Jason Anthony

Jason, most commonly known as Caveman, has been a strong leader on the field for UMRFC, especially for the Academy team. With his immense knowledge of the rules and passion for the game, Caveman is reliable neanderthal to have in your forward pack. If you are wondering why his name is Caveman, just take a …

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SISU™ Mouthguard November Player of the Month: Lee Moore

Lee is a freshman who immediately became an integral part of the top 23 front row the moment he showed up to the first day of two-a-day practices in the summer. Lee is the strong but silent type, not saying much but when he does it is something worth listening to. He has been known …

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