University of Michigan Rugby Football Club


The University of Michigan Rugby Football Club is a rugby union club at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. The UMRFC currently plays in the Big Ten conference at the D1A level, the highest level of collegiate play under USA Rugby.
The Wolverines largely rely on talent drawn from within the United States; however, foreign students will often add valuable contributions while studying abroad in Ann Arbor. Many players join with little or no previous experience in rugby. Despite this, the UMRFC has won a number of championships and produced several athletes that have gone on to play rugby at a professional level.
According to their Player Handbook, UMRFC's mission is "to develop upstanding student athletes and men through the sport of Rugby. To play the game with inspiration, cultivate a close knit family within the club, and promote commitment, discipline, and respect on and off of the field." Reinforcing these values, the Wolverine's work a variety of community service and charity events.

History

The team began as the Michigan Rugby Football Club, founded in 1959. The club was composed of U of M undergraduate students, graduate students, staff, and alumni as well as Ann Arbor community members, maintaining this composition for 40 years. In January 2000, the University of Michigan Rugby Football Club was formed and restricted to current undergraduate students at U of M.

Club honors

See the current schedule at the team's official website.

DateOpponentResultLocation
11/9/19IllinoisL 10-45Fortress Obetz - Obetz, OH
11/8/19YpsilantiT 15-15Mitchell Field - Ann Arbor, MI
11/6/19Michigan StateW 43-29Mitchell Field - Ann Arbor, MI
11/2/19IndianaL 5-68Mitchell Field - Ann Arbor, MI
11/2/19IndianaL 5-50 Mitchell Field - Ann Arbor, MI
10/25/19Notre DameL 15-56Mitchell Field - Ann Arbor, MI
10/25/19Michigan RFCL 5-54Mitchell Field - Ann Arbor, MI
10/19/19WisconsinW 37-17Mitchell Field - Ann Arbor, MI
10/19/19IntrasquadW 46-22Mitchell Field - Ann Arbor, MI
10/11/19Ohio StateL 14-57Fred Beekman Park - Columbus, OH
10/11/19Ohio StateL 10-48Fred Beekman Park - Columbus, OH
10/4/19YpsilantiW 26-10Mitchell Field - Ann Arbor, MI
9/21/19MinnesotaW 43-14Minneapolis, MN
9/21/19MinnesotaW 14-0Minneapolis, MN
9/7/19Central MichiganW 52-0Mitchell Field - Ann Arbor, MI
9/7/19Central MichiganL 0-12Mitchell Field - Ann Arbor, MI
9/7/19Michigan StateL 17-26Mitchell Field - Ann Arbor, MI
8/31/19Michigan RFCW 32-12Mitchell Field - Ann Arbor, MI

Past and current captains and presidents



  • SeasonCaptainAssistant Captain
    2020–2021Jack VecchioJordan Perez
    2019–2020Tanner ViscoDavis Grimm
    2018–2019Jamie DemersTanner Visco
    2017–2018Justin MalinRon Marine
    2016–2017Jeremy ReidZach Burns
    2015–2016Zach BurnsCole Van Harn
    2014–2015Joel ConzelmannSequoyah Burke-Combs
    2013–2014Kenny AndutanChris Padmos
    2012–2013Michael LacivitaGrady Bridges
    2011–2012James WilberMatthew Crabtree
    2010–2011Charles BerklichJames Wilber
    2009–2010Charles BerklichJames Wilber
    2008–2009Aaron DoddMax Mikulec
    2007–2008Aaron DoddJake Leederkerken
    2006–2007Karl SeibertNick Harris/Dan Kuriluk
    2005–2006Matt TrenaryJosh Rubin
    2004–2005Andrew FinnWes Farrow
    2003–2004Craig Williams-
    2002–2003Andrew MarcusCraig Williams
    2001–2002Mike LivanosAndrew Marcus
    2000–2001Mike LivanosAndrew Marcus
    1999–2000Ryan Gaylor-
    1998–1999Scott Salamango-
    1997–1998Scott Salamango-
    1996–1997Scott Salamango-
    1995–1996Mike Springs-


  • YearPresidentVice President
    2020Jacob Bodner-
    2019Mahmoud ElnaggarJacob Bodner
    2018Lyric KleberJamie Demers
    2017Nate FisherJustin Malin
    2016Matt KatsenTravis Sawyer
    2015Chening DukerJackson Wagner
    2014Jared BosmaJohn Palladino
    2013Ian EtheartCJ Stock
    2012Ian EtheartKarl Boothman
    2011Andrew SwainMichael Lacivita
    2010Oluwatobi EbodaAndrew Swain
    2009Niall O'KaneMatthew Crabtree
    2008Jake LeederkerkenKevin Owens
    2007Eddie SchehrEvan Barclay
    2006Evan Barclay-
    2005Brent BarnaMatt Russell
    2004Aaron AragonaJosh Rubin
    2003Kurt Sarsfield-
    2002Kevin BarlowWes Farrow
    2001Mike CavnarWes Farrow
    2000Aaron BennettMike Cavnar
    1999Aaron BennettRyan Gaylor
    1998Aaron BennettMichael Olzevski
    1997Mike SpringsAaron Bennett
    1996Mike Springs-
    1995Mike Springs-

    • Notable alumni