Category: Alumnus of the Month

May Alumnus of the Month: Jim Hagerman

Jim Hagerman is the May Alumnus of the Month. Jim played in the 80s and 90s and currently coaches the local high school team, Washtenaw RFC along with help from Aaron Dodd, Mike Brooks, Jack Fisher, and Brian VanDusen. Jim has been an outstanding contributor to the Ann Arbor rugby community and deserves a little …

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April Alumnus of the Month: Mike Burrows

Mike Burrows is the April Alumnus of the Month. Mike helped form the club in 1959 along with the late Bert Sugar. Mike and Bert were second row partners in the first ever UMRFC match. Mike also spoke at the club’s 40th and 50th anniversaries about the early years. We are forever grateful to Mike’s …

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March Alumnus of the Month: Steve Cohen

When did you play? I moved to the Ann Arbor area in October 1976 (from Schenectady, NY) to work as an engineer for Bechtel Power Corporation. I began playing right away as well as refereeing. In Fall 1977, with injuries getting the better of me I decided to pick up the whistle full-time. I developed …

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February Alumnus of the Month: Jeff Hagan

When did you play? During my sophomore year, 1981, I was looking for something to fill the void left by not playing competitive football for Farmington Harrison. Intramural football wasn’t quite doing it. I ran into Paul Stablein, a high school rival, who had already found rugby. He suggested I give it a try. I …

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January Alumnus of the Month: Mike Livanos

Mike Livanos has been selected as the first ever UMRFC Alumnus of the Month. Years Played: 1998-2002 Residence: Los Angeles, CA Club: Oxy Olde Boys Occupation: Film/TV Director When did you play? My career began in the fall of 1998 when I searched out the club at Festifall.  I was greeted by Wadde, Punisher, and …

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