The UMRFC is ready for the 2012 Larrimer Cup in Mechanicsburg, OH tomorrow. Michigan, Ohio State, Penn State, and Princeton will compete for the collegiate division. A ten player squad of Mark Borowski, Jared Bosma, Grady Bridges, Joel Conzelmann, Dave Hiltzik, Zach Kendall, Mike LaCivita, Evan Noon, Steve Offringa, and Chris Padmos will start with …
May Alumnus of the Month: Jim Hagerman
Jim Hagerman is the May Alumnus of the Month. Jim played in the 80s and 90s and currently coaches the local high school team, Washtenaw RFC along with help from Aaron Dodd, Mike Brooks, Jack Fisher, and Brian VanDusen. Jim has been an outstanding contributor to the Ann Arbor rugby community and deserves a little …
May Player of the Month: Ian Etheart
Ian Etheart is this month’s Player of the Month. Ian came up through the St. Ignatius program in Cleveland and is heading into his seventh year of rugby. He was part of two state championship teams in high school, including captaining the squad his senior year. Ian was also selected to the Ohio Select Side …
U of M Players Help Michigan Win Select Tournament
Three UMRFC players traveled to Dekalb, IL this past weekend to help the Michigan Collegiate Select team claim the Midwest championship. Captain Mike LaCivita, assistant captain Grady Bridges, and graduating captain Matt Crabtree help the Michigan team beat Wisconsin 97-5 and Minnesota 31-15 en route to the championship. LaCivita, who has been playing #8 for …
Michigan Rugby Helps Big Heart Big House Race
Before their kits had dried from Saturday’s rainy match against Miami (OH), some Michigan players were up early the next morning to volunteer at the Big House Big Heart Race. The special event, whose finish concluded at the 50 yard line of Michigan Stadium, is held several times during the year. Runners of all levels …
April Alumnus of the Month: Mike Burrows
Mike Burrows is the April Alumnus of the Month. Mike helped form the club in 1959 along with the late Bert Sugar. Mike and Bert were second row partners in the first ever UMRFC match. Mike also spoke at the club’s 40th and 50th anniversaries about the early years. We are forever grateful to Mike’s …
Michigan Downed by Miami 24-5
Michigan lost a tight and rain soaked match to Miami, 24-5. The second game was won my the Maize and Blue, 10-0. In a match scheduled for 2:00pm, lightning delayed the game until 3:15. The associated rain also moved the game to an alternative field. Both teams handled the delay well and once the game …
Michigan Rugby at K-Grams
This afternoon, Michigan rugby players helped with the K-Grams Field Day. Encouraged by the club’s recent Service Work award, 10 players showed up to support the K-Grams program. They were able to teach the youngsters some rugby skills and just have a good time with participants of the program. This is the club’s second involvement …
Michigan Lineup for Miami Announced
Michigan’s final spring game is this Saturday at 2PM in Oxford, OH against Miami University. Below is the lineup. 1. Spencer Scolnick 2. Pete Melgren 3. Zach Kendall 4. Mike Wilinski 5. Cole Van Harn 6. Evan Rourke 7. Kenny Andutan 8. Dave Hiltzik 9. Ian Etheart 10. Jared Bosma 11. Mark Borowski 12. John …