The first round of the three week tournament is in the books, with lots of both expected and unexpected outcomes and performances. The Bennies provided a hegemonic display to top the current standings.
Spring Preview: Michigan looks to build off of last year’s seven’s success
Michigan Rugby is back. This month marks the start of 2023’s spring 7’s series. During the season, Michigan will travel to the University of Pittsburgh, Notre Dame — twice, as the Big Ten tournament will be held there — before heading to the Collegiate Rugby Championship in Washington DC. The Wolverines will host their own …
2023 Intrasquads Preview: Pre-Season Rankings
Days after the 15s season came to a close, Michigan’s men’s rugby players gathered to plan for their annual intrasquad tournament to take place during the first three weeks of February. New members of the program are drafted one by one onto their eternal Intrasquads teams: the Dudes, Bennies or Sues.
January Alumnus of the Month: Brett McBryde
Congratulations to our January Alumnus of the Month, Brett McBryde. When did you play? 1981-1990 What positions did you play? Flanker, 2nd row, and number 8 What got you started playing rugby? I got started by watching my friends Mark and Don Hoch play for U-M. Peter Maglocci gave me the hard sell on the …
Fall 15s recap: Michigan finishes seventh in Big Ten, 4-6 overall
Michigan is turning the page on a long, up-and-down fall campaign that culminated in a seventh-place finish in the Big Ten.
SISU™ Mouthguard January Player of the Month: Justin Ladd
Justin is a junior who has played rugby since he joined the team in the fall of 2021. After a breakout 7s season and a trip to the CRC last spring, Justin has been working hard to contribute this season.
SISU™ Mouthguard December Player of the Month: Nate Seevak
Nate Seevak came on board late in the fall season and saw his first game action in Madison, Wisconsin. His strong work ethic impresses.
December Alumnus of the Month: Steve Smolenski
Steve played prop from 2001 to 2005, including for the 2005 Midwest championship team. He now practices as a lawyer in the Detroit area.
Michigan Women Win National Championship
Our sister club, Michigan Women’s Rugby, won the National Collegiate Rugby (NCR) Division I National Championship on December 4, 2022. This is their first national title.
SISU™ Mouthguard November Player of the Month: Matthew Daines
Matthew Daines is our November Player of the Month. Daines burst onto the scene as a freshman in Fall 2021, and he started every game at tighthead prop this past fall.
