Poneke 2023, Week 3: Exploration and First Game

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 May 18-24. Week three had another huge milestone, as Shea started for the …

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Poneke 2023, Week 2: Settling In

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 May 11-17. Week two saw us settle down a bit, including finding more …

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Poneke 2023, Week 1: Arrival

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 May 4-10. Travel to New Zealand is pretty tough, and takes at least …

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Wolverines Place 21st at CRC Amid Weather, Rescheduling

Fifteen Michigan First-Side players headed down to the Washington, DC area last weekend to participate in the long-anticipated Collegiate Rugby Championship. Along with 31 more of the nation’s top 7s teams, Michigan fought for the men’s national championship.

April Alumnus of the Month: Brett Walcott

Congratulations to our April Alumnus of the Month, Brett Walcott! Brett played from 1999 to 2002 as the team transitioned from a combined college team and men’s rugby club to solely consisting of students at the University of Michigan (with the men splitting off into the Michigan Rugby Football Club, who still play today). Congratulations, …

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Wolverines Claim Fourth at Big Ten 7s

All three of Michigan’s 7s sides traveled down to South Bend, IN to compete in this year’s Big Ten tournament. The First Side secured fourth place and hopes to find itself a place in the upcoming Collegiate Rugby Championship.

SISU™ Mouthguard April Player of the Month: Tommy Hamann

Freshman Tommy Hamann is our April Player of the Month. Despite being new to rugby and fighting a broken hand, Tommy has established himself as a breakout star on the Second Side this sevens season.

March Alumnus of the Month: Tom Clark

Congratulations to our March Alumnus of the Month, Tom “TC” Clark! Tom’s time with rugby started in the Midwest and has since grown in the Northeast. His influence as a coach and administrator continue to grow through roles in high school, college, club, and professional rugby. We’re honored to have been an influential stop in …

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Wolverines Dominant at Chicago Hounds 7s

All three Michigan 7s sides traveled to Chicago last Sunday to play in a four-team tournament just outside of the Chicago Hounds’ SeatGeek Stadium. The Wolverines delivered a strong performance against teams from Michigan State, Illinois, and Wisconsin.

Second Side Emerges Victorious at Michigan Cup

Michigan’s second and third sides began their season at Mitchell Field last Saturday, playing in a developmental-side tournament featuring teams from across the state of Michigan. Despite the cold weather, the second side went 4-0 to win the Michigan Cup.

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