On Friday August 31st, the Boys in Blue traveled down to south bend to play Notre Dame. Notre Dame struck first and converted on the kick to make the score 7-0. Michigan came back with some strong defense to hold off Notre Dame in a hard fought battle for 15 minutes. However, Notre Dame struck …
SISU Mouthguard August Player of the Month: Summer Wrap up Edition
Congratulations to Jamie Demers, Travis Dantzer, and Liam Clancy, for their hard work and accomplishments this summer. Jamie Demers The opportunity to attend the Collegiate All-American camp in Glendale was amazing and I’m so happy I was able to take it. We had two days of training sessions, twice a day, which were taxing but …
August Alumni of the Month: Mike Lavalle
Congratulations to this month’s Alumni of the month, Mike Lavalle! When did you play? 1999 – 2003 (and was generally known as “Bender” – half the guys I played with didn’t know my given name). What position did you play? Primarily Social Chair (also lock and occasionally flanker). What was your favorite memory as a …
July Alumnus of the Month: Champions Edition
This Month’s Alumni of the Month are Cole Van Harn, and Sequoyah Burke-Combs, Congratulations on winning the first MLR Championship, you’ve made us all proud. Left;Cole Van Harn Right; Sequoyah Burke-Combs Cole Van Harn Years played at Michigan? 4 Position? Flanker What was the journey from graduating from Michigan to playing for the Seattle Seawolves? …
SISU™ Mouthguard July Player of the Month: Bryce Watson
Congrats to Bryce Watson, an impressive back with a promising sophomore season ahead of him! Height? 6’0″ Weight? 186 Year in school? Sophomore Major? Chemical Engineering Hometown? Hartland, Michigan Why did you decide to play rugby? My brother played before me here at U of M and I though itd be a sweet way to …
From Michigan to New Zealand: Davis Grimm and Eoin Sansevero
The UMRFC has had the opportunity to send two individuals to New Zealand for the summer on multiple occasions in the past. This year we decided to send down two promising young players, Freshman Eoin Sansevero, and Sophomore Davis Grimm. They are playing for the Poneke Colts, and have had success on their trip so …
June Alumnus of the Month: Cole Van Harn
Congratulations to this month’s Alumni of the month, Cole Van Harn! When did you play? 2011-2015 What position did you play? Loose Forward, Center What was your favorite memory as a member of the club? There’s so many to choose from: being picked up for my first game without ever going to a practice, my …
New S&C Coach: Austin McBee
The UMRFC is proud to announce our new strength and conditioning coach Austin McBee! A current graduate student at the University of Michigan, has been invited onto the staff to help take the 2018-2019 season to the next level. President Lyric Kleber did a brief interview Austin to find out some more information on what …
SISU™ Mouthguard June Player of the Month: Lyric Kleber
Congratulations to the President of the UMRFC and this months player of the month, Lyric Kleber! Height? 5’8″ Weight? 180 Year in school? Rising Senior Major? Public Health Sciences Hometown? Kalamazoo Why did you decide to play rugby? I grew up playing contact sports, and when I got here I wanted to try something different. …
SISU™ Mouthguard May Player of the Month: Ian Kwant
Congratulations to Ian (Gronk) Kwant! We look forward to what you’ll accomplish this upcoming Season. Height? 6’3″ Weight? 220lbs. Year in school? Sophomore Major? Hopefully Organizational Studies Hometown? Saline, MI Why did you decide to play rugby? I came to Michigan after a year of junior hockey and wanted to try something new. What have …