High school players from various Michigan programs enjoyed a day with U of M at the summer clinic this past weekend. The players spent 6 hours working mainly on fundamental skills and decision making. The day included many games and some team play. Chase Chapman won the 1v1 competition while Will VanderArk was awarded Player …
Three Michigan Men Represent Big Ten in ACRL Challenge
Three UMRFC players, Mike LaCivita, Grady Bridges, and Kenny Andutan represented the Big Ten when the conference took on the ACRL this past weekend at Drexel University in Philadelphia. The game was part of the weekend’s CRC festivities. Mike LaCivita started at lock for the team. Mike is a graduating senior who was recognized with …
May Player of the Month: Joel Conzelmann
This month’s Player of the Month is Joel Conzelmann. Joel is just finishing his Sophomore year and has been playing consistently on the first team since the start of his Freshman year. Joel’s combination of blue collar attitude and competitiveness provide the foundation for a great rugby player. A civil engineering major, Conzelmann put in …
May Alumnus of the Month: Tony Menyhart
The May Alumnus of the Month is longtime Michigan stalwart Tony Menyhart. Tony’s time with Michigan spans five decades. Rare is the Michigan player who has not stepped foot on the field with him. Menyhart has contributed to the Michigan Rugby community at all levels and across both genders. Tony has played every position and …
Michigan Knocked Out in Semis at Larrimer 2013
The Maize and Blue bowed out in the semi-finals to eventual champion Penn State at the 2013 Larrimer Cup. The tournament is in honor of former UMRFC player Terry Larrimer. This is a special event for Michigan and was enjoyed by the ten man team. The first match was against Western Michigan University at 10:00am. …
High School Clinic June 15th
The UMRFC is excited to announce that the 2013 High School Clinic will be June 15th from 10:00am to 4:00pm at North Field in Ann Arbor. The clinic is open to boys aged 13-18. All participants will receive a clinic t-shirt as well as lunch. The cost of the clinic is $60. Players will receive …
Meet Assistant Coach, Davy Hamilton
Meet former UMRFC player and future doctor, Davy Hamilton. With a decade of experience under his belt, Coach Davy took charge of new player development this past fall and the improvements have been obvious to all those following the club. From his play on the pitch, dedication to the club post-graduation, and endeavors in the …
April Alumnus of the Month: Kevin Barlow
April’s Alumnus of the Month is none other than Kevin Barlow. An early 2000s mainstay of the club, Kevin hasn’t stopped his support since. Barlow was instrumental in the early growth of the university side. He played lock and occasionally #8. Now he’s one of the ring leaders of the west coast UMRFC contingent. Make …
UMRFC Wins Two on Senior Day
This past Saturday was both a successful and emotional day for many players in the UMRFC. It was the last time many seniors would ever play for the Maize and Blue, and the Wolverines wanted to make it a good game for their seniors to remember against Central Michigan. It was a cold, wet day …
Six Wolverines Garner Big Ten Recognition
Six Michigan Rugby men were recently honored with Big Ten recognition. Big Ten Rugby named 1st and 2nd teams as well as handed out honorable mention to players from the fall season and this past weekend’s championships. Sequoyah Burke-Combs was U of M’s lone 1st team representative as a wing. A sophomore transfer from Grand …