Big Ten Announces 2025 All‑Conference Teams

DUBLIN, OH. – The Big Ten Universities Rugby Conference is proud to announce its 2025 All‑Conference Teams, honoring the standout student‑athletes who delivered exceptional performances throughout a competitive and fast‑rising season for collegiate rugby in the Midwest.

Coaches across the conference submitted nominations based on regular‑season impact, consistency, and leadership on and off the field. This year’s selections highlight the depth and balance of the league, with strong representation from every program and several breakout performers earning recognition.

FIRST TEAM ALL-CONFERENCE

1. Miles Bell - Michigan State

2. Matt Williams - Notre Dame

3. Nathan Lee - Wisconsin

4. Luke Ingle - Notre Dame

5. Joel Swatzky - Wisconsin

6. Jayden Williams - Ohio State

7. Emir Yuksel - Indiana

8. Jack Waterhouse - Notre Dame

9. Jack Dunne - Notre Dame

10. Karter Bell - Wisconsin

11. Regan Plank - Michigan

12. Luke Zana - Michigan

13. Seamus Kennedy - Ohio State

14. Jack Dulik - Ohio State

15. Colin Ardise - Notre Dame

The First Team features several of the conference’s most influential playmakers, including Notre Dame’s dynamic halfback pairing and Wisconsin’s powerful forward unit.

SECOND TEAM ALL-CONFERENCE

1. Davey Kotnick - Ohio State

2. Paddy McMahon - Ohio State

3. Andrew Cansfield - Notre Dame

4. Colly Urdan - Notre Dame

5. Ali Salih - Michigan

6. Andrew Lafrankie - Notre Dame

7. Mike Murphy - Purdue

8. Declan Smith - Wisconsin

9. Joey Ries - Indiana

10. Thomas Hannon - Indiana

11. Eric Harris - Wisconsin

12. Graham Stier - Wisconsin

13. Victor Vasconcelos - Wisconsin

14. Dalijah Marks - Indiana

15. Ty West - Michigan

These Second Team selections reflect the conference’s competitive depth, with multiple programs placing key contributors across both the forward pack and backline.

HONORABLE MENTION

Dalen Blanding - Indiana

Drew Ardise - Notre Dame

Ethan Miller - Purdue

Jack Regan - Michigan

Jackson Skarie - Wisconsin

Jacob Munger - Michigan State

Jacob Razo - Illinois

Joe Koch - Wisconsin

John Kustra - Purdue

Josiah Rosa - Michigan State

Kyle Cardwell - Purdue

Lukas Becker - Purdue

Mark French - Ohio State

Mason Buttner - Wisconsin

Maximo Nelson - Michigan

Michael Cabreros - Indiana

Nicolas Guzman - Wisconsin

Oliver Held - Wisconsin

Owen Portelli - Notre Dame

Parker Wall - Indiana

Philip Guinan - Notre Dame

Sam Shultz - Illinois

Tommy Kilbane - Ohio State

Victor Carbajal - Illinois

Wil Logan - Indiana

Zac Meyer - Illinois

Zach Small - Michigan

ABOUT THE BIG TEN UNIVERSITIES RUGBY CONFERENCE

The Big Ten Universities Rugby Conference features competitive collegiate rugby programs representing some of the nation’s most recognized academic institutions. The conference is committed to high‑performance rugby, student‑athlete development, and the continued growth of the sport across the Midwest.