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 …
Poneke 2024, Week 9: From Grey Skies to Triumph
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 June 30- July 6. The week started off grey and dreary, …
Poneke 2024, Weeks 7 and 8: Hikes and Highlights
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 June 16- June 29. Kia ora! Back again with the tour …
Michigan Recognized With Big Ten All-Conference, Coach of the Year Selections
For their part in a hard-fought 15s and historic 7s season, six University of Michigan Men’s Rugby players were recognized by the Big Ten conference alongside head coach Christian Mentzer, who was awarded Coach of the Year. The six players comprise a mix of now-graduated alumni and players set to return for the Fall 2024 …