A 79th minute try by Christian Mentzer gave Michigan a 30-28 come from behind victory over the visiting varsity Wheeling Jesuit Cardinals. The game started well for Michigan with Joel Conzelmann hitting a 4th minute penalty from about 35 meters. That 3-0 lead was short lived though as Wheeling put in a 7th minute converted …
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UMRFC Suffers a Close Loss to the WMU Broncos
Michigan fell to the WMU Broncos this past Saturday in a hard fought game in Kalamazoo, just barely losing in the last minutes of what was certainly an enjoyable game to watch and play in. WMU came out to a strong start with hard running and hit holes in the Michigan defensive line. They picked …
Team Stephen M. Ross Wins UMRFC’s Sevens Tournament
UMRFC completed its intrasquad sevens tournament on Friday night as team Stephen M. Ross emerged victorious. With an undefeated record, team Ross takes the championship plate until next year. With the completion of the sevens tournament, UMRFC prepares for Tour in Trinidad and Tobago and the spring fifteens season. If you weren’t able to see …
January Player of the Month: Brennen Arnett
A stalwart in the pack, Brennen Arnett is the University of Michigan Rugby Football Club’s January Player of the Month. Within a year’s span, the front row has transformed from a position of low depth to the UMRFC’s stronghold. Arnett, the club’s unanimous choice for Top Freshman of the Year, was responsible for much of …
Fall Season Preview
Michigan rugby is back on campus and is set to start the fall campaign with an intercity battle against the Ann Arbor men’s club this Saturday on Elbel Field at 6:00pm. The following week on September 7th, Air Force comes to town for a Friday night battle on North Field at 6:15pm. The Zoomies were …