On January 17 the first round of UMRFC’s intrasquad sevens games was played. The games were certainly exciting and powerhouses are emerging. Please check our YouTube channel if you want to watch the games for yourself, we even have 2 different views for Games 2-6 on Week 2. Week 1 Game 1: Mary Sue Coleman …
This month’s honored player is freshman Albert Foo. Foo comes from the local Washtenaw RFC where he played for former Michigan players JR Hagerman and Aaron Dodd. Foo plays scrumhalf and does so with intelligence. He also tackles with aggression despite his small stature. His work ethic and commitment to the team are signs of …
The University of Michigan Rugby Football Club continued it’s tradition of community service this past semester which was highlighted by joining the Michigan From the Heart program. This program brings a variety of athletes from around campus together to make visits to Mott’s Children’s Hospital. For about two hours on many Thursday nights Michigan ruggers …
Earlier in January, Head Strength and Conditioning Coach Stu Roche attended the National Strength and Conditioning Association National Conference in Indianapolis, Indiana. The NSCA conference is regarded as the most comprehensive meetings of thought on training methodology, injury prevention and sports performance enhancement in the United States. The conference comprises keynote lectures, meetings of special …
The University of Michigan Rugby Club is set to begin their annual intrasquad sevens series tonight at 9pm. The teams are named after significant University of Michigan contributors. New players are drafted into the teams with Tohy Rakotovololona being this year’s top pick. Last year’s reigning champion, Team Stephen M. Ross comes in with high …
When did you play? I played with Michigan from 1970 until 1975, while in business school and beyond. Any special honors? I was President for a few years starting in 1970, which meant being on the selection committee. Dr. Robison was our coach, so the selection meetings were held in his basement. With practice on …
This month we honor Spencer Scolnick. Spencer brings a great sense of humor and enthusiasm to the team. Scolnick has played in the front row as well as flanker but missed the field this past semester due to a torn thumb ligament. However, he was in full support of the team, assisting with video and …
Last night’s formal dinner and awards presentation capped a stellar fall for the club. The event, held at Weber’s, offered a welcome break from exams while wrapping up the past season. Club leaders handed out five awards to honor outstanding performance this fall. The first was to freshman wing Matt Kasten for Freshman of the …
Sequoyah Burke-Combs is this month’s Player of the Month. Sequoyah is a local, playing for Dexter in high school. After a freshman year at Grand Valley State University, Burke-Combs transferred to Michigan and has subsequently earned two 1st team Big Ten selections. His first year with the team was spent playing wing while he now …
Seven Michigan Men were recently award recognition by the Big Ten. Nick Fehrman, Sequoyah Burke-Combs, and Christian Mentzer all received 1st team recognition for their play this fall. Fehrman is a sophomore loosehead prop from Bronx, NY who was dominate in scrums this season. Burke-Combs, a junior, and Mentzer, a 5th year, both played for …
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