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WILDCAT TOUGHNESS—The NMU Womens Rugby team poses for a team picture. The Rugby squad is coming on its first match of the season with the University of Wisconsin-Stout on Saturday, Sept. 18. Photo courtesy of Mandie Kytola.

Rugby gears up for new season and players

Dallas Wiertella, Staff Writer August 30, 2021

Club sports offer many opportunities for students that allow them to continue participating in athletics right here on campus. These are also opportunities at NMU that students may not be able to take...

Photo by Neil: Senior English writing major Alberto Flores runs with a Rugby ball also known as a “quanco.”  A traditional quanco is made  of pig bladder and is diamond shaped to make it easier to throw.

Moosemen ranked ninth

Trinity Carey November 2, 2017

University club sports often go unnoticed, but one NMU club team is changing that. The Northern Michigan University Men’s Club Rugby Team, also known as the Moosemen, currently ranks in ninth place out...

After only one season, club baseball awarded NMU organization of the year

Dustin Anand April 25, 2013

The Northern Michigan University club baseball was awarded the Organization of the Year award Thursday, April 18 at the Leadership Recognition Banquet. Senior captain Brandon Frazho received the award...

Members of club team earn spot on all-star team

Georgette Breen-Naylor April 11, 2013

The Northern Michigan club hockey team ended their season after losing to Michigan State in a regional tournament game on Saturday, Feb. 23, but, for some members of the team, hockey is still being played. NMU...

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