Michigan Women's Rugby wins national championship
So, I was hoping somebody else would post this because I know absolutely zilch about rugby. But it's been a couple days now and nothing has appeared, so I want to make sure folks are aware of this and for the team to get some of recognition from the M sports community.
The Michigan Women's Rugby team, which competes in the National College Rugby league, won the Division I national championship this weekend in Houston. Congratulations to Head Coach Jamie Frech and all the great players who brought the trophy home to A2!
December 6th, 2022 at 12:06 PM ^
Go Blue!
December 6th, 2022 at 12:09 PM ^
I did not know this was a thing but I will now make a point of mentioning it to someone when reminding them of how collectively amazing our sports teams are. #TheMichiganDifference
December 6th, 2022 at 12:09 PM ^
soiled meat and sand! great to hear this
December 6th, 2022 at 12:40 PM ^
soiled meat and sand!
Is this a rugby term? Otherwise sounds like a beach picnic that didn't turn out well.
December 6th, 2022 at 12:11 PM ^
Congrats, Ladies. Leaders and Best!
December 6th, 2022 at 12:14 PM ^
Looking forward to seeing them in the North End Zone in 2023! Go Blue!
December 6th, 2022 at 12:18 PM ^
Go Blue!
December 6th, 2022 at 12:20 PM ^
Outstanding! Go Blue!!
December 6th, 2022 at 12:22 PM ^
Woot! Pretty snazzy kit they are sporting, too!
December 6th, 2022 at 12:22 PM ^
Go Blue!!
December 6th, 2022 at 12:31 PM ^
Rugby school!
December 6th, 2022 at 12:35 PM ^
Man, I loved hanging out with Rugby chicks in college. They could outdrink most of the guys as well beat them up.
December 6th, 2022 at 10:42 PM ^
I was acquainted with a few gals on a local women's club rugby team.
They were super fun and shameless to boot.
Or so a friend told me....
December 6th, 2022 at 12:45 PM ^
Wow! That's great. Congratulations to them.
Thanks for posting.
Go Blue!
December 6th, 2022 at 12:57 PM ^
Thanks for posting. Coach Jamie is an old friend from decades ago. So happy for her and the team. Go blue!
December 7th, 2022 at 12:22 PM ^
Same here. Now I am curious...
December 6th, 2022 at 1:05 PM ^
Wow, smart and bad assed! Way to go, Ladies, Go Blue!
December 6th, 2022 at 1:32 PM ^
I have watched a rugby match while at an airport at the middle of the night. I have also stayed at multiple Holiday Inn Expresses :)
Congratulations to the ladies. Go Blue!
December 6th, 2022 at 1:36 PM ^
Outstanding! Glad to see them getting some recognition. Many of the “club” teams are clubs in name only. The dedication and time spent on practices, travel, is often similar to varsity teams without the accoutrements of support, scholarships, official connections to the M athletic booster programs for networking, or any official recognition despite many of these teams being nationally competitive with funded varsity programs.
It’s a shame these kids can’t even earn a varsity letter for their hard work and representation of Michigan. Come to think of it this is the least Warde and the AD could do and it might give these real student-athletes a leg up in the post-graduation job hunt as a differentiator. I won’t hold my breath waiting for this to happen but it’s the right thing to do. This goes for some of the other men’s and women’s club programs as well.
December 6th, 2022 at 2:11 PM ^
Congrats, Ladies! Go Blue!
December 6th, 2022 at 2:21 PM ^
Terrific accomplishment!
As a U-M rugby player from a generation ago, it's neat to see the women's team achieve the national title. Michigan Rugby has a deep tradition of excellence that that began in 1959 when UMRFC was formed.
As football fans we all know that football's origins are in rugby. It was a great sport to play as a younger adult. These days my attention is on football. Go Blue!
December 6th, 2022 at 2:41 PM ^
Go Blue!
Rugby is actually a pretty interesting sport to watch. I flew to Dublin a few weeks ago to watch Ireland play Fiji which was quite fun even though Fiji is pretty much trash and Ireland sat most of their stars.
December 6th, 2022 at 3:24 PM ^
Thanks for posting OP. Definitely worth your coming out of your 4 year hiatus.
December 7th, 2022 at 12:25 PM ^
Ha, was wondering if anyone was going to notice. That 2018 OSU game was tough to take, man!
December 7th, 2022 at 12:49 PM ^
Yah, saw that. Was wondering about that too. Hopefully you’re fully recovered finally with these doubles.
December 6th, 2022 at 3:45 PM ^
Congratulations, ladies. That is an impressive achievement and it deserves greater recognition!
Go Blue!
December 6th, 2022 at 4:48 PM ^
Hail to the Victors!
December 6th, 2022 at 5:14 PM ^
CONGRATULATION & NICE JOB LADIES!!!!!!!
GO BLUE!!!!!!!!!!!!!