January Alumnus of the Month: Karl Seibert

When did you play?   I played from 2002-2007.  The club at the time was a giant in my mind, but looking back it was a fairly loosely organized bunch of college kids with occasional help from local olde boys.  My first day at school, I emailed the club president, and ten minutes later my …

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Night 2 of UMRFC’s intrasquad scrimmage tournament in the books

The second night of UMRFC’s intrasquad sevens games has come and gone and it continued what is looking to be a very competitive off-season of play. Teams look like they are starting to come together while others are looking for that spark they need to take off. If you’d like to see these games for …

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UMRFC Completes First Night of Intrasquad Sevens

Day 1 of UMRFC’s intrasquad sevens has come to a conclusion and it was a great night of rugby for everyone involved. 50 players took the field including many new players who are just now getting their first taste of rugby. For the older players it was a great way to hone their skills and …

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2013 Intrasquad Sevens Tournament Announced

The University of Michigan Rugby Club is set to begin their annual intrasquad sevens tournament on Friday at 8pm. Like last year, there are six teams each named after a significant individual of the University, and they drafted first year members of the club to join their teams. Last year’s reigning champion, Team Bennie Oosterbaan, …

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January Player of the Month: Brennen Arnett

 A stalwart in the pack, Brennen Arnett is the University of Michigan Rugby Football Club’s January Player of the Month. Within a year’s span, the front row has transformed from a position of low depth to the UMRFC’s stronghold. Arnett, the club’s unanimous choice for Top Freshman of the Year, was responsible for much of …

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December Alumnus of the Month: Tom Stulberg

I started playing rugby in 1981, my junior year at U of M. I had never seen a rugby match before, didn’t know what it was, but was captivated watching it at Elbel Field on the way to a football game. I asked about the game and someone suggested that I come down Tuesday evening …

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Michigan Rugby Elects New Officers, Celebrates Season

The boys of Michigan Rugby took a break from studying for finals Wednesday night to choose officers for the 2013 calendar year. The team elected Ian Etheart for a second term as club President, and after multiple tie votes, CJ Stock was elected to assist Ian as Vice President. Kenny Andutan and Chris Padmos were …

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Michigan Rugby in the November Club Sports Monthly

Michigan Rugby’s service work with the Grand River Creative Corridor was featured in the November edition of the Club Sports Monthly.

December Player of the Month: John Palladino

This month’s UMRFC Player of the Month is a gentleman and a scholar. Although often teased for his ties to the Jersey Shore, John  Palladino is far from the notorious New Jerseyan stereotype. In just his second year with the club, Palladino has already established himself as a leader and role model on the team. …

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Michigan Rugby Gear Available Through Underground Printing

Ann Arbor’s Underground Printing is selling Michigan Rugby gear through their online store. Find the gear here. Profits from the sales go to the club for future embroidery or merchandise purchases. The store is open for a limited time so make sure you get some for the holidays soon!

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