Matthew Daines is our April Player of the Month. Since joining the team, Daines has become a cornerstone of first side success in 7s and 15s, trucking over the competition. Congratulations, Matthew! Position: Prop Height: 6’2” Weight: 240 lbs Year: Junior Major: Architecture Hometown: Oakland, MI Why did you decide to play rugby?Needed an outlet and to make friends. What have …
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SISU™ Mouthguard March Player of the Month: Ali Azeem
Ali Azeem is our March Player of the Month. Since joining Michigan Rugby as a non-player officer, Azeem has risen to be the club’s former Chief Logistics Officer and played his first game this season in the Michigan Cup. Congratulations, Ali! Position: Wing Height: 5’8” Weight: 120 lbs Year: Senior Major: Pharmaceutical Sciences Hometown: Grand …
Michigan Rugby Competes in Fighting Irish Invitational
On Saturday, Michigan Men’s Rugby participated in the Fighting Irish Invitational at Notre Dame University. Bringing two sides, MRugby was optimistic in their odds of winning the tournament. The first side faced off in a bracket style, advancing to different matches depending on the results of each individual match. The second side played in a …
SISU™ Mouthguard February Player of the Month: Joe Ounsley
Joe Ounsley is our February Player of the Month. Since joining Michigan Rugby this past fall, Ounsley has made a magnificent impact on our team not only by being a great player but an incredible teammate as well. Congratulations Joe! Position: Fly half, Fullback Height: 6’1” Weight: 176 lbs Year: Junior, Exchange Student Major: Finance, …
SISU™ Mouthguard January Player of the Month: Ryan Grover
Ryan Grover is our January Player of the Month. Since joining the team his freshman year, Grover has fought back from injury to make a big impact on and off the field as club president. Congratulations Grover! Position: Lock Height: 6’5” Weight: 240 lbs Year: Junior Major: Economics and Statistics Hometown: Cromwell, CT Why did …