Fans came out this past Friday to watch UMRFC close out their Intrasquad Sevens season with an exciting playoffs and final that saw Ross take the win home for the second straight year. It was a great night of rugby for players and fans alike and a good show case of what’s to come as …
February’s Player of the Month is Chening Duker. Chening comes to Michigan from across the pond in London. Duker brings a sense of fun and creativity to the team, often using it to bewilder opponents and convince them to not tackle him. He’s an athletic flanker who loves sevens and holding the ball in one …
The Fourth Night of Intrasquad Sevens took place on February 7th, and Ross was not beaten, but they also fell short of 2 wins this week, adding only 1 win and a tie to their record. The rest of the teams continued to show that spots 2-5 are anyone’s game and will be fiercely contested …
The Third Night of Intrasquad Sevens took place on January 31st, and it saw fierce competition as the middle of the pack drew closer while Ross pulled slightly farther ahead. The stakes are certainly rising as teams look to dethrone Ross and improve their standings as the playoffs draw closer. As always, check out our …
This month’s honoree is Brian Zimmer. Brian has been around the club for nearly 30 years in a multitude of leadership positions. Along with his brother Kevin, they held the club together for a span and the team would surely be in a worse spot without them. Brian was usually a front row player. Solid …
On January 17 the first round of UMRFC’s intrasquad sevens games was played. The games were certainly exciting and powerhouses are emerging. Please check our YouTube channel if you want to watch the games for yourself, we even have 2 different views for Games 2-6 on Week 2. Week 1 Game 1: Mary Sue Coleman …
This month’s honored player is freshman Albert Foo. Foo comes from the local Washtenaw RFC where he played for former Michigan players JR Hagerman and Aaron Dodd. Foo plays scrumhalf and does so with intelligence. He also tackles with aggression despite his small stature. His work ethic and commitment to the team are signs of …
The University of Michigan Rugby Football Club continued it’s tradition of community service this past semester which was highlighted by joining the Michigan From the Heart program. This program brings a variety of athletes from around campus together to make visits to Mott’s Children’s Hospital. For about two hours on many Thursday nights Michigan ruggers …
Earlier in January, Head Strength and Conditioning Coach Stu Roche attended the National Strength and Conditioning Association National Conference in Indianapolis, Indiana. The NSCA conference is regarded as the most comprehensive meetings of thought on training methodology, injury prevention and sports performance enhancement in the United States. The conference comprises keynote lectures, meetings of special …
The University of Michigan Rugby Club is set to begin their annual intrasquad sevens series tonight at 9pm. The teams are named after significant University of Michigan contributors. New players are drafted into the teams with Tohy Rakotovololona being this year’s top pick. Last year’s reigning champion, Team Stephen M. Ross comes in with high …
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