UNC Rugby

Coaching Staff

Mike Groenewald
Head Coach
Mike joins the coaching staff at Chapel Hill fresh on the heels of success at the Men's Division II National championships. Not only did Mike lead the Raleigh Vipers to the national title, but he scored the winning points with the last kick of the game and collected the MVP award as well. Originally from Cape Town, South Africa, Mike started playing rugby at 6 years old and steadily progressed through school and college representative sides (All Stars) playing for South Western Districts, Boland and Western Province. Before moving to the United States Mike played Division One and Super League rugby, and on this side of the Atlantic has made his mark by playing for the Marfu Men's All Stars. Although Mike has many years of playing still in front of him, he wants to start coaching now and we are honoured to have him lend his experience to the club.

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