Every year, Michigan Rugby sends a few select players to travel to Wellington, New Zealand for the summer and have the opportunity to learn and play with the local club, Poneke FC. Kiyan Jacobs, Noah Alvarez, Regan Plank, and Sam Glusker are currently there and documenting their experiences. This entry concerns May 27th through June …
The Pre-Glusker Entry (First Two Weeks) Today’s the day. Our 3-man apartment in Wellington is finally getting its fourth and final member, Sam Glusker. While I’ve only been here for 12 days, and Noah and Regan a little over 2 weeks, we all agree that it feels like way longer. Over the past two weeks, …
Samuel Plockmeyer is our May Player of the Month. Since joining the team, Plockmeyer has become an important leader on and off the field. Congratulations, Sam! Position: Center Height: 6’0 Weight: 200 Year: Sophomore Major: Electrical Engineering Hometown: Holland, Michigan Why did you decide to play Rugby: I was never intending to play rugby however …
Mason Loc is our April Player of the Month. Since joining the team, Loc has become an important leader on and off the field. Congratulations, Mason! Position: Hooker Height: 5’8” Weight: 190 lbs Year: Senior Major: Biomedical engineering Hometown: Portage, Michigan Why did you decide to play rugby? I was looking for a competitive club to join and …
Day 1 On a cold and rainy Saturday in Quincy, Massachusetts, the Michigan Wolverines took the field in the Monumental 7s tournament hosted by the New England Freejacks. Having traveled over 12 hours to get there, the team was determined to make a statement. Game 1 was against another Big 10 team, one that the …
Noah Alvarez is our February Player of the Month. Since joining the team, Alvarez has become an important leader on and off the field. Congratulations, Noah! Position: Scrumhalf/Flyhalf Height: 5’8 Weight: 170 Year: Freshman Major: Business Hometown: Holland, Michigan Why did you decide to play rugby?My older brother played in high school and my high school football coach was also …
Ryan Beske is our February Player of the Month. Since joining the team, Beske has become an important leader on and off the field. Congratulations, Ryan! Position: Wing Height: 5’11” Weight: 170 lbs Year: Freshman Major: Economics Hometown: West Windsor, NJ Why did you decide to play rugby?I wanted to stay active and I had family who had also played …
Regan Plank is our January Player of the Month. Since joining the team, Plank has become an important leader on and off the field. Congratulations, Regan! Position: Wing Height: 5’10” Weight: 180 lbs Year: Freshman Major: Engineering Hometown: Chelsea, MI Why did you decide to play rugby?I thought the guys were really cool and it would be a good opportunity …
Jeremi Owusu is our December Player of the Month. Since joining the team, Owusu has become an important leader on and off the field. Congratulations, Jeremi! Position: Prop Height: 5’11” Weight: 225 lbs Year: Senior Major: Computer Science Hometown: Atlanta, GA Why did you decide to play rugby?I wanted to find a way to stay fit in college. My mentor …
Jack Regan is our November Player of the Month. Since joining the team, Regan has become an important leader on and off the field. Congratulations, Jack! Position: Outside Center Height: 6’0” Weight: 200 lbs Year: Sophmore Major: Economics Hometown: Marshfield, MA Why did you decide to play rugby?My dad played in high school and college so he got me into …
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