Michigan took a long road trip to Minneapolis this weekend to compete against the University of Minnesota Gophers. It was over 20 hours on the road, but that did nothing to quell the energy of your boys in blue. TOP 23: The first 10 minutes of the match started out fairly evenly as both sides were …
Michigan Falls to Indiana
It was a cold, wet, and windy day in Ann Arbor on Saturday October 3rd as the University of Michigan hosted the Indiana Hoosiers for a good old fashioned rugby match. With Indiana ranked number 10 and Michigan number 17 there was plenty on the line worth fighting for. However, Indiana came out hard and …
SISU™ Mouthguard October Player of the Month: Colin Walters
Colin Walters is a sophomore that joined near the beginning of the spring season in 2015. Over the summer, he took Stu’s summer lifting program seriously and came back the in the fall without about 30 pounds of extra muscle stacked on. Since then he has improved greatly in the sport and is proving to …
Michigan Carries Momentum into State
On Saturday September 26, Michigan took a short trip over to Michigan State to engage in the great game of rugby. It would prove to be a game of defense that lay ahead, and Michigan was surely ready to bring it. Top 23 Match The first 10 minutes of the game were fairly even with …
Michigan Rugby Takes Home Two Victories Against Notre Dame
A-SIDE: On Saturday September 12, Michigan rugby hit the road and traveled to South Bend, Indiana to face-off against Notre Dame’s Fighting Irish. Although it was the second annual match between the two teams to compete for the DeHaven & Harless Memorial Trophy, this would be the first full game actually played due to last …
Hall of Inspiration Class of 2015
Ann Arbor, MI – The University of Michigan celebrated their 56th year on campus with a massive alumni celebration this past weekend. One of the highlights this year was the first ever inauguration of the newly-formed Hall of Inspiration. Current and past Michigan players welcomed the first 5 into the Hall at a delicious dinner …
Michigan Takes a Tough Loss Against Humber College
The first match of the season for UMRFC was on the international scale as they faced off against the Canadian Humber College. With a lineup that featured new names in new positions, such as freshman Jamie Demers at tighthead prop and ex-8 man Cole Van Harn playing outside center, it was sure to be an …
Buffalo Wild Wings – Home Game Ball Sponsors
Ann Arbor, MI – The University of Michigan Rugby Football Club welcomes a brand new sponsor from Ann Arbor. Buffalo Wild Wings will be joining the team as the official home game ball sponsor for the 2015-16 season. With rugby growing in America and Buffalo Wild Wings actively promoting and showing rugby matches it was …
SISU™ Mouthguard September Player of the Month: Guy Burke
Guy Burke is a returning sophomore after being a part of UMRFC ever since the beginning of two-a-days last year. He’s been a great buddy and pal to all, as well as showing strong leadership skills at scrumhalf that will allow him to be a chief both on and off of the field. The upcoming …
August Alumnus of the Month: Dan Cronin
As we wrap up the month of august, we honor Dan Cronin, a man who played in the tight five in the early 2000’s. Read as Dan describes his time with the club and some of his favorite memories below. When did you play? 2000 – 2004 What position? Prop/Lock Any special honors? …
