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Poneke 2026, Final Journal Entry
Wow, what a trip it’s been so far. As James and I continue to live in New Zealand, the bonds we’ve built with our teammates just keep growing stronger. We finally feel settled here, and it’s not just because of the games — our teammates have made us feel so welcome, whether it’s hanging out …
SISU™ Mouthguard August Player of the Month: Yuan Tong Neo
Yuan Tong Neo is our August Player of the Month. Since joining the team, Neo has become an important leader on and off the field. Congratulations, Neo! Name: Yuan Tong NeoPosition: HookerHeight: 5’6Weight: 180Year: GraduateMajor: ArchitectureHometown: SingaporeWhy did you decide to play rugby?I wanted to pick up a new sport and was drawn to the …
SISU™ Mouthguard July Player of the Month: Matthew Gurwin
Matthew Gurwin is our July Player of the Month. Since joining the team, Gurwin has become an important leader on and off the field. Congratulations, Matt! Name: Matthew GurwinPosition: PropHeight: 6’0Weight: 215 lbsYear: JuniorMajor: Mechanical EngineeringHometown: West Bloomfield MIWhy did you decide to play rugby? I needed something to stay active during school and found …
SISU™ Mouthguard June Player of the Month: Riley Gauthier
Riley Gauthier is our June Player of the Month. Since joining the team, Gauthier has become an important leader on and off the field. Congratulations, Riley! Name: Riley Gauthier Position: Prop Height: 5’11” Weight: 230 Year: Senior Major: Mechanical Engineering Hometown: Iron Mountain, MI Why did you decide to play rugby? I saw the team …
Poneke 2026, Journal Entry 2
Our adventures continued as the week progressed. James and I have finally settled into aweekly routine that somehow manages to balance the gym, rugby practice, work, and, ofcourse, ending every night with Love Island (our favorite couple is definitely Bryce and Trinity).It’s funny how quickly something that felt completely unfamiliar a few weeks ago has …
Poneke 2026, Journal Entry 1
The adventure of a lifetime started with a once-in-a-lifetime delay. It was only my second time traveling by myself, and it just so happened that I was journeying across the globe to beautiful Aotearoa, New Zealand. My flight to LA from Logan Airport in Boston was delayed an hour and a half. That was no …
SISU™ Mouthguard May Player of the Month: Lucas Nelson
Lucas Nelson is our May Player of the Month. Since joining the team, Nelson has become an important leader on and off the field. Congratulations, Lucas! Name: Lucas Nelson Position: Wing Height: 5’11 Weight: 185 Year: Freshman Major: Movement Science (Kinesiology) Hometown: Newton, MA Why did you decide to play rugby? My brother was the …
SISU™ Mouthguard April Player of the Month: Alexey Metlyaev
Alexey Metlyaev is our April Player of the Month. Since joining the team, Metlyaev has become an important leader on and off the field. Congratulations, Alex! Name: Alexey Metlyaev Position: Prop Height: 6’1 Weight: 235 Year: Senior Major: Business & Economics Hometown: Vienna, Austria Why did you decide to play rugby? I tried out because …
Big 10 7’s Recap
Big 10s 7’s Tournament Summary Michigan completed a five match weekend, finishing 3rd after winning the 3rd place bracket final over Illinois (26–19). On Day 1, Michigan dropped tight matches to Iowa (21–7) and Indiana (21–17), with extended stretches defending down a player due to yellow cards. Day 2 featured a statement win over No. …
March Alumnus of the Month: Ted Pixley
Congratulations to our March Alumnus of the Month, Ted Pixley! When did you play? 2002-2003 in high school. 2003-2007 for the UMRFC. 2009-2016 Men’s club What positions did you play?I played #2 for the first half of my career and throughout all of college. Once my lower back problems got more chronic, I transitioned quite …
