Category: Player of the Month

SISU™ Mouthguard October Player of the Month: Michael Crismale

Michael Crismale is our October Player of the Month. Since joining the team, Crismale has become an important leader on and off the field. Congratulations, Michael! Position: Number Eight Height: 5’10” Weight: 205 lbs Year: Junior Major: Film Production Minor: Entrepreneurship Hometown: Oradell, NJ Why did you decide to play rugby? I decided to play rugby when I transferred because I …

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SISU™ Mouthguard September Player of the Month: Sam Glusker

Sam Glusker is our September Player of the Month. Since joining the team, Glusker has become an important leader on and off the field. Congratulations, Sam! Position: Wing Height: 5’10” Weight: 170 lbs Year: Sophmore Major: International Studies Hometown: Brooklyn, NY Why did you decide to play rugby?I didn’t know much about rugby when I came to Michigan, but a …

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Michigan Men’s Rugby Gears up for Fall Season

With each sweltering day, the crisp air of Fall appears ever closer on the horizon. Soon, the leaves will begin changing, college students will begin preparing their Halloweekend costumes and the University of Michigan Men’s Rugby team will take the pitch against a menagerie of college rivals. Already arrived early to campus, the team appears …

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SISU™ Mouthguard July Player of the Month: Jamie Willcox

Jamie Willcox is our July Player of the Month. Since joining the team, Willcox has become an important leader on and off the field. Congratulations, Jamie! Position: Hooker Height: 5’9” Weight: 195 lbs Year: Senior Major: Data Science Hometown: Cape Town, South Africa Why did you decide to play rugby?I wanted to play football because of my love of being …

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SISU™ Mouthguard June Player of the Month: Michael Ackerman

Michael Ackerman is our June Player of the Month. Since joining the team, Ackerman has become a cornerstone of our success in both our 15 and 7 seasons, trucking over the competition. Congratulations, Michael! Position: Lock Height: 6’3” Weight: 260 lbs Year: Senior Major: Data Science and History Hometown: Houghton, MI Why did you decide to play rugby?I had grown up …

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SISU™ Mouthguard April Player of the Month: Matthew Daines

Matthew Daines is our April Player of the Month. Since joining the team, Daines has become a cornerstone of first side success in 7s and 15s, trucking over the competition. Congratulations, Matthew! Position: Prop Height: 6’2” Weight: 240 lbs Year: Junior Major: Architecture Hometown: Oakland, MI Why did you decide to play rugby?Needed an outlet and to make friends. What have …

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SISU™ Mouthguard March Player of the Month: Ali Azeem

Ali Azeem is our March Player of the Month. Since joining Michigan Rugby as a non-player officer, Azeem has risen to be the club’s former Chief Logistics Officer and played his first game this season in the Michigan Cup. Congratulations, Ali! Position: Wing Height: 5’8” Weight: 120 lbs Year: Senior Major: Pharmaceutical Sciences Hometown: Grand …

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Michigan Rugby Competes in Fighting Irish Invitational

On Saturday, Michigan Men’s Rugby participated in the Fighting Irish Invitational at Notre Dame University. Bringing two sides, MRugby was optimistic in their odds of winning the tournament. The first side faced off in a bracket style, advancing to different matches depending on the results of each individual match. The second side played in a …

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SISU™ Mouthguard February Player of the Month: Joe Ounsley

Joe Ounsley is our February Player of the Month. Since joining Michigan Rugby this past fall, Ounsley has made a magnificent impact on our team not only by being a great player but an incredible teammate as well. Congratulations Joe! Position: Fly half, Fullback Height: 6’1” Weight: 176 lbs Year: Junior, Exchange Student Major: Finance, …

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SISU™ Mouthguard January Player of the Month: Ryan Grover

Ryan Grover is our January Player of the Month. Since joining the team his freshman year, Grover has fought back from injury to make a big impact on and off the field as club president. Congratulations Grover! Position: Lock Height: 6’5” Weight: 240 lbs Year: Junior Major: Economics and Statistics Hometown: Cromwell, CT Why did …

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