Poneke 2024, Week 6: Triumphs and Travels

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 9- June 15. This week was jam packed with lots …

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Poneke 2024, Week 5: Feasts, Games, and Traditions

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 2- June 8. The beginning of the week was normal …

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SISU™ Mouthguard June Player of the Month: Michael Ackerman

Michael Ackerman is our June Player of the Month. Since joining the team, Ackerman has become a cornerstone of our success in both our 15 and 7 seasons, trucking over the competition. Congratulations, Michael! Position: Lock Height: 6’3” Weight: 260 lbs Year: Senior Major: Data Science and History Hometown: Houghton, MI Why did you decide to play rugby?I had grown up …

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Poneke 2024, Week 4: Bye Week Adventures

Each summer, Michigan Rugby sends one or two select players to New Zealand to train with our partner club, Poneke FC. Jack Regan and Zach Small are there now, and Jack is writing about his experiences abroad each week. This post concerns May 26- June 1. We had a bye this week, so lots of …

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Poneke 2024, Week 3: Exploring and Max’s Debut

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 May 19- 25. The week started with the arrival of Max, …

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Poneke 2024, Weeks 1 and 2: Settling In

Each summer, Michigan Rugby sends one or two select players to New Zealand to train with our partner club, Poneke FC. Jack Regan and Zach Small are there now, and Jack is writing about his experiences abroad each week. This post concerns May 6-18. Kia ora! My summer adventures in New Zealand began with lots …

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SISU™ Mouthguard April Player of the Month: Matthew Daines

Matthew Daines is our April Player of the Month. Since joining the team, Daines has become a cornerstone of first side success in 7s and 15s, trucking over the competition. Congratulations, Matthew! Position: Prop Height: 6’2” Weight: 240 lbs Year: Junior Major: Architecture Hometown: Oakland, MI Why did you decide to play rugby?Needed an outlet and to make friends. What have …

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Wolverines Compete in Collegiate Rugby Championship Tournament

This past weekend, the University of Michigan Men’s Rugby team competed in National Collegiate Rugby’s national championship. Although the side has routinely taken the championship field, this was the club’s first time winning a guaranteed spot in the tournament. Traveling to Maryland, the Wolverines cut down some of the best teams in the country before …

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Michigan Men’s Rugby Comes 2nd in Big Ten 7s

During the weekend of April 13th and 14th, the University of Michigan Men’s rugby team competed at the Big 10 7s tournament at Notre Dame University.  Coming off a series of disappointing finishes in their previous tournaments, head coach Christian Mentzer stressed that this was the tournament to “go big or go home.” With 4 …

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Michigan Men’s Rugby Competes in Free Jacks Monumental 7s Tournament

On April 6th, the Michigan Men’s Rugby first side traveled to Quincy, Massachusetts to take on the who’s-who of New England colleges and Universities. Hosted by the New England Free Jacks of Major League Rugby, the first side battled in three matches over the course of the morning, ultimately coming up just short of success. …

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