In their second tournament of the summer, the University of Michigan Rugby Football Club took second place at the Meijer State Games. In addition to battling the heat, Michigan took on some tough competition in Gun-Ru, Grand Valley State University, Flint, and Lake Shore. Michigan Rugby took second place last summer after giving up the …
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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 …
Michigan Downs Ann Arbor, 31-13
The Wolverines pressured the entire 80 minutes, including holding Ann Arbor scoreless in the second half en route to a 31-13 win at Elbel Field. Scoring began just about as soon as the bagpipe rendition of “Hail to the Victors” ended as Jamie Hickey of Ann Arbor kicked for points in the first minute. The …
July Player of the Month: Matt Pilon
Matt Pilon is the July player of the month after a strong performance at the Meijer State Games as well as great results thus far with the summer lifting program. Matt hails from Holland, MI where he played with the West Ottawa program. Pilon is entering his senior year and will look to lead from …