This past Saturday, September 20th, UMRFC traveled down to Champaign, Illinois to take on the Fighting Illini in their Big 10 debut. The game would be cut short at 45 minutes of A-side play due to severe rain and lightning, however those short 45 minutes were enough for the Wolverines to show that they …
This past weekend was the date of the annual Olde Boys alumni weekend with treachery and experience matching off against youth and spirit. There was plenty of rugby to be had for all involved and 3 games were played this past Saturday so that the olde and young could bond once again on the rugby …
This past Saturday, the Wolverines headed down to Wheeling, West Virginia to take on the Wheeling Jesuit Cardinals in their first test of the season. With 6 new starters talking the field for the Maize and Blue, it took a while for the first XV to work out their first game jitters, but they were …
Lawrence Armitage-Brain is the July player of the month. Lawrence came to Michigan from London, to continue his Kinesiology education. Lawrence’s quiet demeanor hides a fiery competitor who helped Michigan in their Collegiate Rugby Championship success. Armitage-Brain played flyhalf for the team but fits into most back positions. He is skilled, creative, and not afraid …
The July Alumnus of the Month is Scott McClelland. Scott was a sizable player who mostly played lock during his time at Michigan. He also managed to play front row and loose forward. McClelland played physical, sound rugby while also managing to be that one player always injuring his teammates in practice. Off the field, …
This month we honor Josh Rubin. Josh played pretty much every position there is to play at Michigan. But is likely best known for his games at flanker and hooker. He was able to manage so many positions because of his wide array of rugby skills having started playing in the backs. Rubin was a …
The June Player of the Month is Alex Davidson. Alex grew up in England excluding a short spell in Ann Arbor due to his parents’ time at the university. That made an impression on Davidson who chose to come back to U of M and bring his rugby skills with him. A tall yet mobile …
The May Player of the Month is freshman Nick Azzopardi. Nick is a quick learning front row player who will make a great impact for the team in the 2014-2015 season. Azzopardi did well developing as prop in the fall before an excellent performance as a big man in the club’s winter 7s. Nick finished …
This month’s honored alumnus is Joseph Attia. Joe was a run-away-train of a flanker who could tackle and support with the best of them. Attia’s energy on the pitch was influential and was also enjoyed by his teammates off the pitch. We hope to see Jerry return for this weekend’s alumni match versus Dartmouth’s alumni …
We honor Dan “Masso” Mascellino this month. Masso is known by all Michigan Rugby men, especially those still in the Ann Arbor area. Dan is a loud and loving front rower who is hard to miss. Masso will still get on the field for the occasional game or participate in summer touch to show off …
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