Loughnane is a 5’8″, 160 lb rising sophomore who enjoyed a breakout freshman 7s season. We’re excited to see how he progresses in year two.
The Man Behind the Curtain: Azeem’s CRC Success
As Chief Logistics Officer, Ali Azeem executed a successful six day trip to the Collegiate Rugby Championship in New Orleans, Louisiana.
June Alumnus of the Month: Scott Zeigler
Scott Zeigler played for Michigan from 1986 until 1988 as a wing, fullback and center. Scott played in many tours with Michigan, including trips to Florida and Washington, D.C. and shares his favorite memories from those years.
SISU™ Mouthguard June Player of the Month: Conor McNabnay
McNabnay is a 5’8″, 160 pound back whose rugby career is on an upward trajectory. He played meaningful minutes in the 2022 Collegiate Rugby Championship after starting the season on the second side.
2022 CRC: Michigan Stumbles, But Shows Flashes
Michigan went 2-3 at the 2022 Collegiate Rugby Championship (CRC) 7s tournament and finished 27th in the nation. Freshman scrumhalf Shea Loughnane led Michigan with six tries.
Full Preview: Michigan Faces AIC in CRC First Round
Michigan returns to the Collegiate Rugby Championship for the first time since 2016, and hopes to reach the quarterfinals for the first time since 2015.
CRC Squad Infused with Youth
Michigan’s 11-player Collegiate Rugby Championship (CRC) team trained in Ann Arbor for five weeks after the end of the semester. With a roster that only has one senior and two juniors, Michigan has one of the youngest teams in this year’s CRC.
SISU™ Mouthguard May Player of the Month: Keith Hudson
Keith Hudson is a senior that started playing rugby in Fall 2021. He worked hard to improve all school year, and played his way onto the 7s second side in the spring.
May Alumnus of the Month: Paul Knight
Paul Knight played Michigan Rugby for twelve years and didn’t retire from the sport until he was 62 years old.
Three Wolverines Earn All Big Ten Honors
This week, Big Ten Rugby announced its All Big Ten selections for the 2022 7s season, and three Michigan players were among the 21 named.
