Tag: Chris Hopfner

Oosterbaan Wins Sevens Championship

Game 1 (1st vs. 4th semi-final): Bennie Oosterbaan 28 – James Earl Jones 7 The start to the season finale began with 1st place Oosterbaan taking on a hungry Jones team with vengeance on the mind after suffering two losses to Oosterbaan in match play. Right off the bat, Team Jones threatened to kick Oosterbaan …

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UMRFC Helps During Face-Off Blood Drive

If you were strolling around in the Michigan Union on Jan 24th, then you may have witnessed a good supply of Michigan ruggers assisting the American Red Cross with their blood drive. From 2pm-8pm, two players were at the registration desk signing in donors while another group of players shared the task of escorting donors …

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UMRFC Adopts a Family for the Holidays

The UMRFC recently participated in the Volunteers of America Michigan’s Family Adoption Program. The program helps organize the giving of gifts for over 24,000 people during the holiday season. This includes more than 16,000 children. The program not only serves as a way to help families in need, but helps add perspective to many of …

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2012 Officers Elected

Elections for the 2012 club officers were held today at Mason Hall. Congratulations to the elected officers and thanks to the outgoing members for all of your time and effort. President – Ian Etheart Vice-President – Karl Boothman Captain – Mike LaCivita Assistant Captain – Grady Bridges Treasurer – Nic Bishar Match Coordinator – Pete …

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UMRFC Helps Michigan Win Blood Battle

        Over thirty members of the UMRFC donated blood during this fall’s Blood Battle.  The annual battle between Michigan and Ohio State to see who can give the most blood was won by U of M for the fourth year running.  Chris Hopfner organized the team’s commitment. This was the 31st annual competition …

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UMRFC Volunteers at U of M Blood Drive

Members of the UMRFC recently volunteered at a U of M blood drive at the Towsley Center.  Players worked the day in shifts to help with donor care and blood pack assembly. As part of a world class University, the UMRFC takes pride in contributing to the U of M and Ann Arbor community.  This …

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Michigan Rugby at K-Grams K-Day

  Members of the UMRFC stopped by the K-Grams K-day today. Chris Hopfner, Evan Noon, and Chris Padmos paid a visit to participants of the K-Grams program as they got to meet some U of M athletes.  We were able to share our favorite sport with the potential freshman class of 2019.  Go Blue! K-Grams …

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Michigan Edges Pitt 31-27

Pittsburgh, PA – The men in blue finished the playoff weekend 1-1 after tipping the University of Pittsburgh 31-27. Conditions remained poor and limited attacking opportunities.  However, both teams manage to play field position well and took their chances when close to the goal line.  Michigan did so early, jumping out to a 12-0 lead …

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Michigan Falls to West Virginia 24-5

Pittsburgh, PA – The maize and blue woke up to an unexpected two inches of snow on the ground.  Unfortunately, conditions at the field were even worse. West Virginia was able to out-muscle U of M on a snowy field filled with very large pools of water.  The conditions led to a large amount of …

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