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 June 20th through June …
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Poneke 2025, Week 4: Communities and Culture
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 June 3rd through June …
Poneke 2025, Week 3: Hikes, Museums, and Rugby (Of course)
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 …
Poneke 2025, Weeks 1 and 2: Getting Adjusted
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, …
Poneke 2024, Week 10: One Last Time in Wellington
Each summer, Michigan Rugby sends one or two select players to New Zealand to train with our partner club, Poneke FC. Jack Regan, Zach Small, and Max Nelson are there now, and Jack is writing about his experiences abroad each week. This post concerns July 7- July 13. The day has finally come. Today I …
Poneke 2024, Week 9: From Grey Skies to Triumph
Each summer, Michigan Rugby sends one or two select players to New Zealand to train with our partner club, Poneke FC. Jack Regan, Zach Small, and Max Nelson are there now, and Jack is writing about his experiences abroad each week. This post concerns June 30- July 6. The week started off grey and dreary, …
Poneke 2024, Weeks 7 and 8: Hikes and Highlights
Each summer, Michigan Rugby sends one or two select players to New Zealand to train with our partner club, Poneke FC. Jack Regan, Zach Small, and Max Nelson are there now, and Jack is writing about his experiences abroad each week. This post concerns June 16- June 29. Kia ora! Back again with the tour …
Poneke 2024, Week 6: Triumphs and Travels
Each summer, Michigan Rugby sends one or two select players to New Zealand to train with our partner club, Poneke FC. Jack Regan, Zach Small, and Max Nelson are there now, and Jack is writing about his experiences abroad each week. This post concerns June 9- June 15. This week was jam packed with lots …
Poneke 2024, Week 5: Feasts, Games, and Traditions
Each summer, Michigan Rugby sends one or two select players to New Zealand to train with our partner club, Poneke FC. Jack Regan, Zach Small, and Max Nelson are there now, and Jack is writing about his experiences abroad each week. This post concerns June 2- June 8. The beginning of the week was normal …
Poneke 2024, Week 4: Bye Week Adventures
Each summer, Michigan Rugby sends one or two select players to New Zealand to train with our partner club, Poneke FC. Jack Regan and Zach Small are there now, and Jack is writing about his experiences abroad each week. This post concerns May 26- June 1. We had a bye this week, so lots of …

