Category: Player of the Month

June Player of the Month: Alex Davidson

The June Player of the Month is Alex Davidson. Alex grew up in England excluding a short spell in Ann Arbor due to his parents’ time at the university. That made an impression on Davidson who chose to come back to U of M and bring his rugby skills with him. A tall yet mobile …

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May Player of the Month: Nick Azzopardi

The May Player of the Month is freshman Nick Azzopardi. Nick is a quick learning front row player who will make a great impact for the team in the 2014-2015 season. Azzopardi did well developing as prop in the fall before an excellent performance as a big man in the club’s winter 7s. Nick finished …

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April Player of the Month: Zack Burns

This month’s award winner is the younger Zack Burns. Burns is a freshman from Danvers, MA who played lock and #8 for the Wolverines this year. Burns brings a great work ethic and surprising speed to the team. Zack looks ahead to a sophomore season that will allow him to take more of a leadership …

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March Player of the Month: Cooper Smart

Cooper Smart is the March Player of the Month. Cooper is a sophomore back who can play outside center, wing, and fullback. He brings energy and speed to the field while always looking for ways to change the game. Smart had an outstanding Winter Sevens for the club and is competing for a spot on …

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February Player of the Month: Chening Duker

February’s Player of the Month is Chening Duker. Chening comes to Michigan from across the pond in London. Duker brings a sense of fun and creativity to the team, often using it to bewilder opponents and convince them to not tackle him. He’s an athletic flanker who loves sevens and holding the ball in one …

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January Player of the Month: Albert Foo

This month’s honored player is freshman Albert Foo. Foo comes from the local Washtenaw RFC where he played for former Michigan players JR Hagerman and Aaron Dodd. Foo plays scrumhalf and does so with intelligence. He also tackles with aggression despite his small stature. His work ethic and commitment to the team are signs of …

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December Player of the Month: Spencer Scolnick

This month we honor Spencer Scolnick. Spencer brings a great sense of humor and enthusiasm to the team. Scolnick has played in the front row as well as flanker but missed the field this past semester due to a torn thumb ligament. However, he was in full support of the team, assisting with video and …

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November Player of the Month: Sequoyah Burke-Combs

Sequoyah Burke-Combs is this month’s Player of the Month. Sequoyah is a local, playing for Dexter in high school. After a freshman year at Grand Valley State University, Burke-Combs transferred to Michigan and has subsequently earned two 1st team Big Ten selections. His first year with the team was spent playing wing while he now …

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October Player of the Month: Matt Kasten

This month’s Player of the Month is freshman Matt Kasten. A local high school rugby product from Dexter, Matt’s speed is his biggest asset. He has jumped right into the UMRFC lineup, starting every game so far for the Maize and Blue at either wing or fullback. Kasten always brings a positive attitude with him …

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September Player of the Month: Cam Watson

The player of the month for September is senior Cam Watson. Cam plays hooker or flanker and provides intensity at every training. Although undersized, Cam will tackle anyone. He brings a positive attitude to the team and is always looking to help his teammates. Cam embodies the values of Michigan Rugby and the team is …

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