Tag: Grady Bridges

UMRFC Wins Service Work Award

Michigan Rugby received the Club Sports Outstanding Service Work award tonight at the Club Sports Honors Ceremony. The club has devoted a significant amount of time to community service such as working blood drives, the Adopt-a-Family program over the holidays, and even service work at a church in Paris over spring break. The club prides …

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Michigan Thumped by Bowling Green

In the second rugby match ever played at Bowling Green’s Doyt Perry Stadium, things did not go well for the Wolverines. After a few kicks back and forth from both teams, Bowling Green would score at the fifth minute when a big BGSU forward broke several tackles right down the middle. Five minutes later, BGSU …

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U of M Over GVSU 31-20

Michigan vs. Grand Valley March 24, 2012 – 1:30 pm Riverside Park, Ann Arbor, MI This half began with a deep kick by Michigan. The Wolverines continued to keep the pressure on as they were within 22 meters of scoring. Grand Valley responded with several kicks back to Michigan’s own half, but the Wolverine ruggers …

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Oosterbaan Wins Sevens Championship

Game 1 (1st vs. 4th semi-final): Bennie Oosterbaan 28 – James Earl Jones 7 The start to the season finale began with 1st place Oosterbaan taking on a hungry Jones team with vengeance on the mind after suffering two losses to Oosterbaan in match play. Right off the bat, Team Jones threatened to kick Oosterbaan …

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UMRFC Adopts a Family for the Holidays

The UMRFC recently participated in the Volunteers of America Michigan’s Family Adoption Program. The program helps organize the giving of gifts for over 24,000 people during the holiday season. This includes more than 16,000 children. The program not only serves as a way to help families in need, but helps add perspective to many of …

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2012 Officers Elected

Elections for the 2012 club officers were held today at Mason Hall. Congratulations to the elected officers and thanks to the outgoing members for all of your time and effort. President – Ian Etheart Vice-President – Karl Boothman Captain – Mike LaCivita Assistant Captain – Grady Bridges Treasurer – Nic Bishar Match Coordinator – Pete …

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Michigan Edges Pitt 31-27

Pittsburgh, PA – The men in blue finished the playoff weekend 1-1 after tipping the University of Pittsburgh 31-27. Conditions remained poor and limited attacking opportunities.  However, both teams manage to play field position well and took their chances when close to the goal line.  Michigan did so early, jumping out to a 12-0 lead …

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Michigan Falls to West Virginia 24-5

Pittsburgh, PA – The maize and blue woke up to an unexpected two inches of snow on the ground.  Unfortunately, conditions at the field were even worse. West Virginia was able to out-muscle U of M on a snowy field filled with very large pools of water.  The conditions led to a large amount of …

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Michigan Claims 22-13 Win Over WMU

Two tries and a conversion from Grady Bridges helped Michigan hold off Western Michigan today at North Field. The win also secures a playoff spot for the Maize and Blue. The game started well with a deep kickoff from Evan Noon. The blue committed a penalty to let WMU out but most of the rugby …

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