In what can only be described as a disappointing end to the season, the Wolverines failed to come out with a victory against their rivals in the final two games of the regular season. On October 18th the Wolverines traveled down to Columbus for a showdown against the Buckeyes in a highly anticipated Big 10 …
SISU™ Mouthguard October Player of the Month: Michael Crismale
Michael Crismale is our October Player of the Month. Since joining the team, Crismale has become an important leader on and off the field. Congratulations, Michael! Position: Number Eight Height: 5’10” Weight: 205 lbs Year: Junior Major: Film Production Minor: Entrepreneurship Hometown: Oradell, NJ Why did you decide to play rugby? I decided to play rugby when I transferred because I …
Olde Blue Weekend: A Celebration of Tradition, Talent, and Team Spirit
Every fall, both former and current players of The University of Michigan Rugby Football Club join together for a weekend full of rugby and traditions. This year, Olde Blue Weekend hosted over 150 players between the dates of October 3rd through October 6th. Luke Zana is writing about his experience. October 3rd through 6th was …
Wolverines Fall to Badgers 29-12 in Parents Weekend Clash
Saturday September 28th saw the Wisconsin Badgers come to town for parents weekend. In what is becoming a common theme of Wisconsin-Michigan games, the game was played on rain soaked pitch, with yet more rain pouring on and off throughout the game. The sloppy conditions saw a game with a high amount of errors and …
SISU™ Mouthguard September Player of the Month: Sam Glusker
Sam Glusker is our September Player of the Month. Since joining the team, Glusker has become an important leader on and off the field. Congratulations, Sam! Position: Wing Height: 5’10” Weight: 170 lbs Year: Sophmore Major: International Studies Hometown: Brooklyn, NY Why did you decide to play rugby?I didn’t know much about rugby when I came to Michigan, but a …
University of Michigan Men’s Rugby Trounces Trine Thunder
Last Friday, the University of Michigan Men’s Rugby team defeated visiting Trine University 69-15. Despite falling to Bowling Green in their previous game, the Wolverines played their best game of the season, finding tremendous success on the edge and dominating the set piece battle. Although Trine opened the game with a quick try, they would …
Santa Comes to Town: Michigan Wolverines Defeat Cincinnati 14-5 in Defensive Clash With U President in Attendance
Golden hour was in full swing Friday as the University of Michigan Men’s Rugby team took the field against the University of Cincinnati. Although the game is the first of the season for both sides, a defensive battle kept the score close until the 80th minute. Joining the team at halftime was University of Michigan …
Michigan Men’s Rugby Gears up for Fall Season
With each sweltering day, the crisp air of Fall appears ever closer on the horizon. Soon, the leaves will begin changing, college students will begin preparing their Halloweekend costumes and the University of Michigan Men’s Rugby team will take the pitch against a menagerie of college rivals. Already arrived early to campus, the team appears …
SISU™ Mouthguard July Player of the Month: Jamie Willcox
Jamie Willcox is our July Player of the Month. Since joining the team, Willcox has become an important leader on and off the field. Congratulations, Jamie! Position: Hooker Height: 5’9” Weight: 195 lbs Year: Senior Major: Data Science Hometown: Cape Town, South Africa Why did you decide to play rugby?I wanted to play football because of my love of being …
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 …