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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SISU™ Mouthguard March Player of the Month: Ali Azeem

Ali Azeem is our March Player of the Month. Since joining Michigan Rugby as a non-player officer, Azeem has risen to be the club’s former Chief Logistics Officer and played his first game this season in the Michigan Cup. Congratulations, Ali! Position: Wing Height: 5’8” Weight: 120 lbs Year: Senior Major: Pharmaceutical Sciences Hometown: Grand …

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Michigan Rugby Competes in Fighting Irish Invitational

On Saturday, Michigan Men’s Rugby participated in the Fighting Irish Invitational at Notre Dame University. Bringing two sides, MRugby was optimistic in their odds of winning the tournament. The first side faced off in a bracket style, advancing to different matches depending on the results of each individual match. The second side played in a …

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Michigan Rugby 2nd and 3rd sides compete in Michigan Cup

On Saturday, March 16th, Michigan Men’s rugby hosted the Michigan Cup developmental tournament at Mitchell Field. Coming off a 2nd side victory in the 2023 Michigan cup, 2nd side captain Jamie Wilcox felt confident in the team’s prospects, returning many key players alongside rising stars Gage Gretter and Sam Glusker.  The Cup saw two pools …

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2024 Tour Diary

 Michigan Rugby’s 2024 spring break tour took place in Jamaica from February 23rd to March 3rd. Each day, a different player on the trip documented the team’s adventures and wrote about what went on. You can read all about it here! February 23 Jack Regan, Center/Wing The day began bright and early with a 6 …

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Wolverines compete at 2024 Pitt Dome 7s

Shea Loughnane scores a try at the Pitt Dome 7s tournament On February 10, the Michigan Men’s Rugby’s first side team traveled all the way to the University of Pittsburgh to participate in the university’s annual 7s tournament. The tournament, which brings teams from across the Midwest to show their skills in a climate controlled …

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