Purdue and Wisconsin Game Reports

Purdue Top 23 The first few notes of fall are in the air, as a chill but beautiful game on the field is set to play. The Wolverines start off strong, as Truman Stovall puts Michigan on the board and Tanner Visco makes the conversion within the first 2 minutes of game time, making the …

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September Alumni of the Month: Dave Hiltzik

Congratulations to this month’s Alumni of the month, Dave Hiltzik When did you play? 2009-2013, including a pseudo-victory-lap living in the Black House after graduation. What position did you play? Flanker, after a brief foray into the back line during which time I decided I wasn’t smart enough to play in the back line. Now …

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SISU™ Mouthguard September Player of the Month: Eoin Sansevero

Congrats to Eoin Sansevero, a Sophomore and a strong leader in the back line of this team. Height? 6’0″ Weight? 178 Year in school? Sophomore Major? Undecided Hometown? New York City Why did you decide to play rugby? It is really fun. What have you liked about Michigan Rugby so far? The sense of community, …

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UMRFC Vs. Notre Dame

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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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? …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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