Our club has been hard at work figuring out what the global pandemic means for the fall season. Unfortunately, in the interest of public health, we have to change some plans.
August Alumnus of the Month: Rory O’Connor
Rory O’Connor played for Michigan from 1970 to 1978. He played all over the field, and was part of a number of great teams.
SISU™ Mouthguard August Player of the Month: Jake Bodner
Jake Bodner is a 5’7″ rising senior from Connecticut. On the field, he is MRugby’s starting hooker. Off of it, he’s club president.
Support Michigan Rugby’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s
As we have for the past several years, Michigan Rugby is participating in the Walk to End Alzheimer’s this fall. Alzheimer’s is the sixth-most-common cause of death in the United States, and affects more than five million Americans.
July Alumnus of the Month: Brian Browne
Brian was Michigan Rugby’s original vice president, and played in the club’s first game all the way back in 1959.
SISU™ Mouthguard July Player of the Month: Conor Egan
Conor Egan is our Player of the Month. Conor is 5’10”, 152 lb wing and is going into his junior year. He’s a major contributor both on the field and as a club officer.
June Alumnus of the Month: Keith Stone
Keith was a prop and hooker for the club from 1974 to 1989. He played for the Michigan select side in the Midwestern Select Cup. In the ’90s, he started the high school rugby team in Brighton, MI and coached it for about two decades.
Our Commitment to Grow
At UMRFC, we value community, heart, and hard work, none of which are determined by the color of one’s skin. The United States has a deep and dark history of racial injustice. We have a moral obligation to confront this history and its manifestations in the present. We are proud of our alumni and players …
SISU™ Mouthguard June Player of the Month: Braden Loughnane
The future is bright for Braden Loughnane! A 5’10”, 175 lb center, Braden worked his way onto the top side last year and earned a start. He’s been working hard this summer as he prepares for his sophomore season.
Senior Appreciation, Part 2
This is the final installment in a series of articles recognizing the players that are leaving our program. In this article, we thank the seven seniors that have yet to be recognized.
