Category: Game Recaps

Michigan Downed by Miami 24-5

Michigan lost a tight and rain soaked match to Miami, 24-5. The second game was won my the Maize and Blue, 10-0. In a match scheduled for 2:00pm, lightning delayed the game until 3:15. The associated rain also moved the game to an alternative field. Both teams handled the delay well and once the game …

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MSU Out Muscles U of M

A strong Michigan State squad ran through the Maize and Blue en route to a 50-0 halftime lead and an eventual 71-5 victory. The Michigan Wolverines fell to cross-state rivals Michigan State Friday afternoon in their first match against them in a year. Some quick hands and shifty footwork by the Spartans’ scrumhalf and flyhalf …

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Michigan’s Second Team Defeated by BGSU

Soon after the first team match, the Killer B’s took the field under the lights of Doyt Perry stadium. Again, things did not get much better for the Maize and Blue. Several minutes after the kickoff, a BGSU back took a hard crash through the line for an easy score and conversion. Scoring settled down …

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Michigan Thumped by Bowling Green

In the second rugby match ever played at Bowling Green’s Doyt Perry Stadium, things did not go well for the Wolverines. After a few kicks back and forth from both teams, Bowling Green would score at the fifth minute when a big BGSU forward broke several tackles right down the middle. Five minutes later, BGSU …

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Michigan’s Second Team Edges GVSU

Following an inspirational win by the first team, an eager second side took to the field against Grand Valley State’s second side sprinkled with a few first team starters as well as the UMRFC’s Ben Clemens. Within minutes, the killer B’s got their first scoring opportunity. A penalty on GVSU allowed the ball to fall …

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U of M Over GVSU 31-20

Michigan vs. Grand Valley March 24, 2012 – 1:30 pm Riverside Park, Ann Arbor, MI This half began with a deep kick by Michigan. The Wolverines continued to keep the pressure on as they were within 22 meters of scoring. Grand Valley responded with several kicks back to Michigan’s own half, but the Wolverine ruggers …

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SVSU Downs Michigan 31-12

This past Friday, a mostly second string UMRFC hosted Saginaw Valley State University at Oosterbaan Fieldhouse. Besides the matches played in France over Spring Break, SVSU was the first second side match of the year. It was also the first match ever for some newcomers to the squad. Excitement and anxiety rose as fans poured …

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Michigan Defeats Davenport 31-17

Strong ball control and disciplined defense paved the way for a Michigan victory on a beautiful March evening. The men in blue got out to a 31-0 lead with 20 minutes left and held on for the win, 31-17. A mostly second string Davenport side kicked off to start the game and put in a …

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Tough Day for Michigan Against Sorbonne

U of M had a hard day at the office against Paris-Sorbonne, going down 87-12. The Paris university champions displayed superior ball handling skills to run through the men in blue. The game started with rousing vocal renditions of the national anthems sung by each team. This clearly inspired each team as the match started …

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Tight Tour Match Goes to Corbeil, 38-28

On Tuesday, February 28th, the University of Michigan Rugby Club prepared for their first contest of their Tour de France against Corbeil Essonnes – Mennacy.  At 5:00 p.m., the team kitted up and headed to the train station for an hour ride to Corbeil’s pitch. Once the UMRFC stepped off the train, all one could …

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