Day 1 of UMRFC’s intrasquad sevens has come to a conclusion and it was a great night of rugby for everyone involved. 50 players took the field including many new players who are just now getting their first taste of rugby. For the older players it was a great way to hone their skills and …
2013 Intrasquad Sevens Tournament Announced
The University of Michigan Rugby Club is set to begin their annual intrasquad sevens tournament on Friday at 8pm. Like last year, there are six teams each named after a significant individual of the University, and they drafted first year members of the club to join their teams. Last year’s reigning champion, Team Bennie Oosterbaan, …
January Player of the Month: Brennen Arnett
A stalwart in the pack, Brennen Arnett is the University of Michigan Rugby Football Club’s January Player of the Month. Within a year’s span, the front row has transformed from a position of low depth to the UMRFC’s stronghold. Arnett, the club’s unanimous choice for Top Freshman of the Year, was responsible for much of …
December Alumnus of the Month: Tom Stulberg
I started playing rugby in 1981, my junior year at U of M. I had never seen a rugby match before, didn’t know what it was, but was captivated watching it at Elbel Field on the way to a football game. I asked about the game and someone suggested that I come down Tuesday evening …
Michigan Rugby Elects New Officers, Celebrates Season
The boys of Michigan Rugby took a break from studying for finals Wednesday night to choose officers for the 2013 calendar year. The team elected Ian Etheart for a second term as club President, and after multiple tie votes, CJ Stock was elected to assist Ian as Vice President. Kenny Andutan and Chris Padmos were …
Michigan Rugby in the November Club Sports Monthly
Michigan Rugby’s service work with the Grand River Creative Corridor was featured in the November edition of the Club Sports Monthly.
December Player of the Month: John Palladino
This month’s UMRFC Player of the Month is a gentleman and a scholar. Although often teased for his ties to the Jersey Shore, John Palladino is far from the notorious New Jerseyan stereotype. In just his second year with the club, Palladino has already established himself as a leader and role model on the team. …
Michigan Rugby Gear Available Through Underground Printing
Ann Arbor’s Underground Printing is selling Michigan Rugby gear through their online store. Find the gear here. Profits from the sales go to the club for future embroidery or merchandise purchases. The store is open for a limited time so make sure you get some for the holidays soon!
Michigan Rugby Puts in 23 Man Lineup for Blood Battle
The UMRFC is assisting U of M in the 31st Blood Battle with Ohio State. To bring some more energy into the giving, 23 players and one coach have been named to our blood giving lineup for Michigan’s final push before Thanksgiving. Michigan is currently winning 1,824 to 1,412. Here’s to a 5th Blood Battle …
Bridges, Conzelmann, Burke-Combs Garner Big Ten Selections
Grady Bridges and Joel Conzelmann were named to the Big Ten Sevens Second Team while Sequoyah Burke-Combs was named Honorable Mention. Michigan went 3-2 at the tournament with wins over Indiana, Northwestern, and Nebraska while dropping games against Ohio State and Michigan State. Grady Bridges is a 5th year senior from New Buffalo, MI who …
