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 …
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 …
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. …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
SISU™ Mouthguard February Player of the Month: Joe Ounsley
Joe Ounsley is our February Player of the Month. Since joining Michigan Rugby this past fall, Ounsley has made a magnificent impact on our team not only by being a great player but an incredible teammate as well. Congratulations Joe! Position: Fly half, Fullback Height: 6’1” Weight: 176 lbs Year: Junior, Exchange Student Major: Finance, …
Intrasquads Finale: Sues Dynasty Toppled by Bennies
Sues and Bennies compete for a line-out in their first face-off. After three grueling weeks of competition, the University of Michigan Men’s Rugby Intrasquads competition came to an end in dramatic fashion, with the Bennies handily sending the decade-long Sues dynasty to a turf covered grave. Despite weeks of back and forth, where none of …