September Player of the Month: Neal Slabbekoorn

With not even a month of rugby experience, Neal Slabbekoorn is the University of Michigan’s Rugby Football Player of the Month. Despite not having any rugby background at all, Neal came to two-a-days with a sleeping bag and an inspiring determination to learn the sport. During his first week, he helped raise money for the …

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September Alumnus of the Month: Howard Eichenbaum

Lost in a scrum but found in life – Howard Eichenbaum I am totally honored to be named “Alumnus of the Month”, although many of you might question the threshold for this award given that I was a B team player for just one season and only until I pulled apart my ribs in a …

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U of M Bested by ’07 Team, 29-22

The first half was forgettable. And then the Michigan men’s rugby team came alive, but the Wolverines had no response for a final push by the Olde Boys and lost, 29-22. The Olde Boys — most of whom were members of the 2007 Midwest Championship squad — took a commanding lead early, scoring three tries …

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Michigan Dropped by #7 Air Force

The UMRFC got off to a rough start in its match against Air Force on Friday, and a strong second half by Air Force resulted in a 53-19 defeat. Despite playing some of its best rugby, Michigan couldn’t find an answer for No. 7 Air Force. Multiple Wolverine mistakes contributed to Air Force’s counterattack, and …

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Air Force Lineup Announced

Here is tonight’s lineup for the 6:15pm match against Air Force. The side will be captained by Mike Lacivita at #8. There is one change in the starting fifteen as Terence Taylor comes in at outside center and Jared Bosma will be used as a substitute. Cam Watson steps into the lineup for Spencer Scolnick …

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Summer Strength Results

With the introduction of U of M to the D1 collegiate rugby scene, both coach and player have recognized the importance of physical preparedness entering the season. Over the summer, the focus of the UMRFC players has been to increase lean muscle mass whilst minimizing fat mass. Strength and Conditioning Coach Stu Roche provided players …

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Michigan Downs Ann Arbor, 31-13

The Wolverines pressured the entire 80 minutes, including holding Ann Arbor scoreless in the second half en route to a 31-13 win at Elbel Field. Scoring began just about as soon as the bagpipe rendition of “Hail to the Victors” ended as Jamie Hickey of Ann Arbor kicked for points in the first minute. The …

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Lineup vs. Ann Arbor Announced

Here is tonight’s lineup for the 6:00pm match against the Ann Arbor men’s club. The side will be captained by Mike Lacivita at #8. Brennan Arnett, Christian Mentzer, and Sequoyah Burke-Combs are getting the start in their first ever UMRFC match. Will Miller, Terence Taylor, and Nick Lazurka would also be playing in their first …

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Fall Season Preview

Michigan rugby is back on campus and is set to start the fall campaign with an intercity battle against the Ann Arbor men’s club this Saturday on Elbel Field at 6:00pm. The following week on September 7th, Air Force comes to town for a Friday night battle on North Field at 6:15pm. The Zoomies were …

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August Alumnus of the Month: Kevin Ruf

When did you play? 1984 -1986 during my law school days. I’d played at Cal from ’80 – 84 as an undergrad and UM had been in the final four with Cal in 1982 for the national championship and the Cal guys really got along with the UM guys. That sense of coming to both …

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