July Alumnus of the Month: Kurt Sarsfield

When did you play? I played from fall of 2001 through spring 2005.  What positions did you play? This is an easy one. In the fall of 2001, I played wing as I got to know the game. I was lucky enough to find a spot at fullback during our 2002 tour to Trinidad and …

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Jamie Demers Becomes Third Michigan Alumnus in MLR

On June 18, Michigan Rugby alumnus Jamie Demers was selected to play for the Seattle Seawolves, joining Sequoyah Burke-Combs and Cole Van Harn in the elite club of Michigan ruggers who have gone on to play in Major League Rugby. Shea Loughnane and Armen Vartanian caught up with Jamie to discuss his experience.

SISU™ Mouthguard July Player of the Month: Christian Irvine

Rising senior Christian Irvine is our July Player of the Month. Christian’s on- and off-field leadership, including putting in tons of practice and game hours this summer, has made him an inspiration for his teammates. Congratulations Christian! Position: Hooker Height: 6’0″ Weight: 205 lbs Year: Senior Major: Physics and Computer Science Hometown: Ypsilanti, MI Why …

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Poneke Blog, Week 11: All Blacks Game and North Island

Each summer, Michigan Rugby sends one or two select players to New Zealand to train with our partner club, Poneke FC. Shea Loughnane and Luke Zana are there now, and Luke is writing about his experiences abroad each week. This post concerns July 14-20. This week involved the huge first round of the playoffs, against …

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Poneke Blog, Week 10: Playoff Prep

Each summer, Michigan Rugby sends one or two select players to New Zealand to train with our partner club, Poneke FC. Shea Loughnane and Luke Zana are there now, and Luke is writing about his experiences abroad each week. This post concerns July 7-13. After the trip down to the south island last week it …

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Poneke Blog, Week 9: The South Island

Each summer, Michigan Rugby sends one or two select players to New Zealand to train with our partner club, Poneke FC. Shea Loughnane and Luke Zana are there now, and Luke is writing about his experiences abroad each week. This post concerns June 29-July 5. This week was completely different, so naturally, this blog will …

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June Alumnus of the Month: John Papin

Congratulations to our June Alumnus of the Month, John Papin! John began playing at Michigan while in graduate school in 1987 and 1988, and played off and on after graduation until 1992.

Poneke Blog, Week 8: Red and Black Night

Each summer, Michigan Rugby sends one or two select players to New Zealand to train with our partner club, Poneke FC. Shea Loughnane and Luke Zana are there now, and Luke is writing about his experiences abroad each week. This post concerns June 22-28. This week I got the chance to check out some high …

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SISU™ Mouthguard June Player of the Month: Joshua Nicholson

Rising sophomore Joshua Nicholson is our June Player of the Month. As a new player this spring Joshua established himself as a rising star on Michigan’s Third Side, inspiring his teammates with his high work rate and clutch tackles. Congratulations Joshua! Position: Scrumhalf Height: 5’7″ Weight: 155 lbs Year: Sophomore Major: Urban Technology or History …

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Poneke Blog, Week 7: Comeback and Zealandia

Each summer, Michigan Rugby sends one or two select players to New Zealand to train with our partner club, Poneke FC. Shea Loughnane and Luke Zana are there now, and Luke is writing about his experiences abroad each week. This post concerns June 15-21. This week I took advantage of the time off I had …

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