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.
Davenport and SVSU Lineups Announced
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 …
March Alumnus of the Month: Steve Cohen
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 …
Get to Know Head Coach, Matt Trenary
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 …
Spring Rugby is Here!
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 …
Spring Practice Times
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.
France Tour Wrap Up
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 …
March Player of the Month: Pete Melgren
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′ …
Tough Day for Michigan Against Sorbonne
U of M had a hard day at the office against Paris-Sorbonne, going down 87-12. The Paris university champions displayed superior ball handling skills to run through the men in blue. The game started with rousing vocal renditions of the national anthems sung by each team. This clearly inspired each team as the match started …
Tight Tour Match Goes to Corbeil, 38-28
On Tuesday, February 28th, the University of Michigan Rugby Club prepared for their first contest of their Tour de France against Corbeil Essonnes – Mennacy. At 5:00 p.m., the team kitted up and headed to the train station for an hour ride to Corbeil’s pitch. Once the UMRFC stepped off the train, all one could …
