Riley Gauthier is our June Player of the Month. Since joining the team, Gauthier has become an important leader on and off the field. Congratulations, Riley! Name: Riley Gauthier Position: Prop Height: 5’11” Weight: 230 Year: Senior Major: Mechanical Engineering Hometown: Iron Mountain, MI Why did you decide to play rugby? I saw the team …
Our adventures continued as the week progressed. James and I have finally settled into aweekly routine that somehow manages to balance the gym, rugby practice, work, and, ofcourse, ending every night with Love Island (our favorite couple is definitely Bryce and Trinity).It’s funny how quickly something that felt completely unfamiliar a few weeks ago has …
The adventure of a lifetime started with a once-in-a-lifetime delay. It was only my second time traveling by myself, and it just so happened that I was journeying across the globe to beautiful Aotearoa, New Zealand. My flight to LA from Logan Airport in Boston was delayed an hour and a half. That was no …
Lucas Nelson is our May Player of the Month. Since joining the team, Nelson has become an important leader on and off the field. Congratulations, Lucas! Name: Lucas Nelson Position: Wing Height: 5’11 Weight: 185 Year: Freshman Major: Movement Science (Kinesiology) Hometown: Newton, MA Why did you decide to play rugby? My brother was the …
Alexey Metlyaev is our April Player of the Month. Since joining the team, Metlyaev has become an important leader on and off the field. Congratulations, Alex! Name: Alexey Metlyaev Position: Prop Height: 6’1 Weight: 235 Year: Senior Major: Business & Economics Hometown: Vienna, Austria Why did you decide to play rugby? I tried out because …
Big 10s 7’s Tournament Summary Michigan completed a five match weekend, finishing 3rd after winning the 3rd place bracket final over Illinois (26–19). On Day 1, Michigan dropped tight matches to Iowa (21–7) and Indiana (21–17), with extended stretches defending down a player due to yellow cards. Day 2 featured a statement win over No. …
Congratulations to our March Alumnus of the Month, Ted Pixley! When did you play? 2002-2003 in high school. 2003-2007 for the UMRFC. 2009-2016 Men’s club What positions did you play?I played #2 for the first half of my career and throughout all of college. Once my lower back problems got more chronic, I transitioned quite …
Ali Salih is our March Player of the Month. Since joining the team, Salih has become an important leader on and off the field. Congratulations, Ali! Name: Ali Salih Position: Lock Height: 6’2 Weight: 210 Year: sophomore Major: Pre-Dental Hometown: Caledonia, Michigan Why did you decide to play rugby? I was contacted after being admitted …
Luke Sanita is our February Player of the Month. Since joining the team, Sanita has become an important leader on and off the field. Congratulations, Luke! Name: Luke Sanita Position: Winger Height: 5’11 Weight: 180 Year: Freshman Major: IOE Hometown: Philadelphia Why did you decide to play rugby? I was looking for a sport in …
02/27/2026 Josh Nicolson – Senior I have the pleasure of writing the first tour diary, which of course means I don’t have that much to say. If you’re interested in what we end up doing on tour, that’s unfortunate; but if you are a fan of the journey, not the destination, read on. The trip …
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