The month’s highlight is on Eddie Schehr. A hooker and occasional prop born raised in Philly, Eddie played his high school rugby for Downingtown. Mr. Schehr is known for his quick wit and loyalty. Eddie’s commitment to the club has never waned since his first practice the fall of 2005. He regular attends UMRFC alumni …
UMRFC Continues Service Work, Helps with Blood Battle and in Trinidad
UMRFC continued its commitment to excellence in volunteering by working Face-Off Blood Battle on February 14th at the University of Michigan. Several players donated blood to contribute as well as working the registration for the Blood Battle. After getting the service award last year, UMRFC wanted to continue its tradition of helping out in the …
#12 Davenport Too Much for U of M, 79-5
A strong Davenport team outran and out-muscled the Wolverines in a spring friendly Friday night in Grand Rapids. The Panthers handled Michigan in all facets of the game. Their superior physicality in contact situations caused the Men in Blue to be on their heals most of the night. The score started in the 5th minute …
March Player of the Month: Dave Hiltzik
Senior Dave Hiltzik is the March Player of the Month. Dave picked up rugby as a freshman at Michigan and cemented himself as a mainstay in the UMRFC back row. A fierce tackler and covering the entire field, Dave has exhibited an excellent flanker mentality. Dave was awarded the 2011 Arnold Cowmeadow Award and also …
T&T U19’s Outpace UMRFC B’s 27-14, President’s Selects Overpower A’s 71-5
On the first day of Tour 2013, UMRFC battled the heat in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, and played Trinidad and Tobago Rugby Football Union’s U19 and President’s Selects teams. T&TRFU’s U19 team played UMRFC’s B-side first and got off to a quick start as they scored 10 points in the first six minutes. …
UMRFC Tour 2013 – Trinidad and Tobago
UMRFC is proud to announce our annual spring rugby tour. We’ve got an exciting set of matches set up for the week and the whole team is looking forward to bringing Soiled Meat and Sand to the pitches of Trinidad. The games will start off on Sunday March 3rd with UMRFC’s B side facing …
Team Stephen M. Ross Wins UMRFC’s Sevens Tournament
UMRFC completed its intrasquad sevens tournament on Friday night as team Stephen M. Ross emerged victorious. With an undefeated record, team Ross takes the championship plate until next year. With the completion of the sevens tournament, UMRFC prepares for Tour in Trinidad and Tobago and the spring fifteens season. If you weren’t able to see …
February Alumnus of the Month: Chuck Berklich
When did you play? I had the privilege to put on the maize and blue jersey for 5 years starting in the fall of 2006. I also played one year in high school and became pretty involved with the club. I really loved how the politics that can exist even at the high school football …
UMRFC’s Intrasquad Sevens Championship
On Friday, February 22, 2013, you are invited to attend the championship games of UMRFC’s intrasquad sevens tournament. All matches will be held on the warm, indoor turf field of Oosterbaan Field House (1202 S. State Street). At the request of the University of Michigan, no food or drink will be allowed in the field …
Final Night of UMRFC’s Intrasquad Sevens Pool Play
UMRFC’s last night of pool play is over and the final standings are in for the playoffs. Some teams left the pitch looking forward to next week, others with a feeling of missed opportunity, but either way it was a great experience for the whole team. New players learned how the team operated and were …