This past Friday, a mostly second string UMRFC hosted Saginaw Valley State University at Oosterbaan Fieldhouse. Besides the matches played in France over Spring Break, SVSU was the first second side match of the year. It was also the first match ever for some newcomers to the squad. Excitement and anxiety rose as fans poured …
Strong ball control and disciplined defense paved the way for a Michigan victory on a beautiful March evening. The men in blue got out to a 31-0 lead with 20 minutes left and held on for the win, 31-17. A mostly second string Davenport side kicked off to start the game and put in a …
The quarterly Michigan Rugby Newsletter was sent out today as we start our local spring season. Pass it on to any interested family, friends, and fans. You can view the newsletter here. Or sign up to receive it directly here.
Tomorrow, the UMRFC plays at Davenport University and home against Saginaw Valley State University. The club dropped a 43-34 decision in the fall to Davenport. Fans are welcome for the SVSU game. Note, no food or drink inside Oosterbaan Field House. Below are the announced lineups. Davenport University Grand Rapids, MI March 15, 2012 5:00pm …
When did you play? I moved to the Ann Arbor area in October 1976 (from Schenectady, NY) to work as an engineer for Bechtel Power Corporation. I began playing right away as well as refereeing. In Fall 1977, with injuries getting the better of me I decided to pick up the whistle full-time. I developed …
This past fall was Matt Trenary’s inaugural season as Michigan Rugby’s head coach. As a former player of the UMRFC from 2002-2006, Coach Trenary was a member of 2004-2005 Midwest championship and National Semi-Finalist team. He was also captain his senior year. Coach Trenary has an impressive rugby resume, playing for the Denver Barbarians, the Midwest All …
This week marks the start of the local spring schedule. The club took on two teams in France over spring break but are now set to battle local rivals over the final weeks of the semester. The games start this Friday as the first team will travel to Davenport to seek revenge for a 43-34 …
Practice times will change following practice on Sunday, March 11. This practice will still be held from 11pm to 1am at Oosterbaan Field House. Check the left side bar for the new times and locations starting Monday, March 12.
The UMRFC has returned from a successful spring break tour to France. 33 players and 1 coach were able to represent U of M abroad and below are some highlights from the trip outside of the match reports. Omaha Beach and Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial One of the strongest impressions left on the team …
Pete Melgren is this month’s Player of the Month. Pete’s dedication and hard work to the team on the field and off as the match coordinator deserve to be recognized. Pete has also helped set up our service work in France and is a general inspiration for younger players to work hard everyday. Height: 5′ …
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