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Colborne grabs the clipboard

Written on October 4, 2018. Posted in Rugby, Sports.

After 16 years playing rugby, Alex Colborne hung up his cleats at the end of last season—but he’s still very much a part of the Queen’s rugby fabric. Having seen four OUA championship matches and three Turner Trophies in his Queen’s career, Colborne’s made his peace and stepped off the pitch to find something...

Men’s rugby looking for fifth consecutive OUA title

Written on November 11, 2016. Posted in Sports.

With ten seconds to go in their semi final game against the Western Mustangs last weekend, the hopes for a men’s rugby “Drive For Five” — five consecutive OUA titles — looked like it was coming to an end. With the ball just outside the Western try line, Queen’s pushed with all their might to overcome...

Glory in Guelph

Written on November 20, 2015. Posted in Sports.

With only a 24-23 lead against the Guelph Gryphons, the men’s rugby team gathered around their goalposts in the final moments of the OUA final, their season on the line. In the waning moments of the contest, the Gryphons registered a try, knocking down the Gaels’ lead to one point. If the Gryphons...

Bristol to Kingston

Written on November 6, 2015. Posted in Sports.

At the heart of another impressive season for men’s rugby is rookie flanker and placekicker Alex Colborne. Colborne, who grew up in Bristol, England, has played rugby since he was a child. “I began playing at age six and it’s the only sport I ever played,” he said. “I didn’t know what to expect...

Tale of two halves

Written on October 20, 2015. Posted in Sports.

While a 60-20 victory over the Laurier Golden Hawks may seem like a blowout, it was clear to spectators that the Gaels took their foot off the gas pedal after leading 50-5 at halftime. “It’s tough to do when you’re up 50 or so at half,” head coach Gary Gilks said, referring to the team’s inconsistency...

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Colborne grabs the clipboard

Men’s rugby looking for fifth consecutive OUA title

Glory in Guelph

Bristol to Kingston

Tale of two halves

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