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U of M Rugby Featured in LEAD Magazine

LEAD Magazine’s feature article is on the UMRFC this month. You can read the full article here.

Sebastian Harrison on WOLV-TV

Junior Sebastian Harrison talks about rugby and the upcoming sevens championship on WOLV-TV. You can take a look at around 9:30 into the video here.

Help U of M Win Face-Off

Up until February 10th, the University of Michigan will be competing against Michigan State University in the annual Face-Off. For those unfamiliar with the event, Face-Off is a blood collecting competition between the rival schools. It is the winter equivalent of Blood Battle, the competition between U of M and the Ohio State University held …

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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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Men’s Rugby is the Club Sport’s Club of the Month

The UMRFC has been named U of M’s Club Sport’s Club of the Month. The club is currently on display in the IM Building as well as on the Club Sports Facebook page. Keep up the good work!

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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Fall 2011 Team Photo

First Row: Andrew Swain, Mark Borowski, Ian Etheart, Brandon Gardner, Kevin Cheng, John Palladino, Andrew Bituin Second Row: Stu Roche, Pete Melgren, Colin Ward, Grady Bridges, Zach Kendall, Ty Waters, Spencer Scolnick Third Row: Chris Padmos, Dave Hiltzik, Scott Miller, Joel Conzelmann, Danny DiGregorio, Brandon Kolk, Evan Rourke Fourth Row: Steve Offringa, Brent Dreaver,  Jared …

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UMRFC in Club Sports Monthly

The December Club Sports Monthly notices the Men’s Rugby service work.

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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