Michigan Rugby’s 2024 spring break tour took place in Jamaica from February 23rd to March 3rd. Each day, a different player on the trip documented the team’s adventures and wrote about what went on. You can read all about it here! February 23 Jack Regan, Center/Wing The day began bright and early with a 6 …
Wolverines compete at 2024 Pitt Dome 7s
Shea Loughnane scores a try at the Pitt Dome 7s tournament On February 10, the Michigan Men’s Rugby’s first side team traveled all the way to the University of Pittsburgh to participate in the university’s annual 7s tournament. The tournament, which brings teams from across the Midwest to show their skills in a climate controlled …
SISU™ Mouthguard February Player of the Month: Joe Ounsley
Joe Ounsley is our February Player of the Month. Since joining Michigan Rugby this past fall, Ounsley has made a magnificent impact on our team not only by being a great player but an incredible teammate as well. Congratulations Joe! Position: Fly half, Fullback Height: 6’1” Weight: 176 lbs Year: Junior, Exchange Student Major: Finance, …
Intrasquads Finale: Sues Dynasty Toppled by Bennies
Sues and Bennies compete for a line-out in their first face-off. After three grueling weeks of competition, the University of Michigan Men’s Rugby Intrasquads competition came to an end in dramatic fashion, with the Bennies handily sending the decade-long Sues dynasty to a turf covered grave. Despite weeks of back and forth, where none of …
Intrasquads Night 2: Bennies Pull Ahead
Sues watch as the Dudes and Bennies face off in a scrum Team W-L-T Differential Points Bennies 2-1-1 +36 12 Dudes 1-2-1 -16 9 Sues 2-2-0 -20 10 Current Intrasquads Standings A week has gone by, and the Michigan men’s rugby intrasquads teams show no sign of slowing down. Coming off an evenly matched first …
SISU™ Mouthguard January Player of the Month: Ryan Grover
Ryan Grover is our January Player of the Month. Since joining the team his freshman year, Grover has fought back from injury to make a big impact on and off the field as club president. Congratulations Grover! Position: Lock Height: 6’5” Weight: 240 lbs Year: Junior Major: Economics and Statistics Hometown: Cromwell, CT Why did …
Intrasquads Round 1: All Tied Up
Team W-L Differential Points Bennies 1-1 15 5 Sues 1-1 -1 5 Dudes 1-1 -14 5 The current Intraquads standings In preparation for Michigan men’s rugby’s upcoming 7s season, players took a momentary break from team unity to compete for the ultimate prize: the Intrasquads championship plate. After preparing set pieces and carefully selecting rosters …
Michigan Close Out Regular Season 4-4, Third in Big Ten East
After a bye the weekend of October 13 coinciding with the University’s fall break, Michigan Rugby has returned to play the past two weekends to finish off the regular season. The final stretch before Big Ten playoffs consisted of Michigan’s final in-conference game of the season—a high-stakes matchup against Michigan State—followed by an out-of-conference match …