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Men’s rugby runs down Warriors

Written on September 22, 2015. Posted in Sports.

Men’s rugby earned their second victory of the season without much trouble on Sunday afternoon in Waterloo. The Gaels came away with a 74-16 win over the Waterloo Warriors, pushing their record through three games to 2-1. Head coach Gary Gilks was satisfied with the victory. “We maintained possession...

A lot more to the job

Written on January 16, 2015. Posted in Sports.

Gary Gilks understands the balancing act his players go through. Just as varsity athletes juggle sports with academic obligations, their coaches are watching tape, formulating game plans, recruiting high talent and — in some cases — working other jobs. Gilks is a subcontracted carpenter for a local...

Gaels golden for third straight season

Written on November 8, 2014. Posted in Sports.

For the third year in a row, men’s rugby claimed provincial supremacy at Nixon Field. Queen’s topped the visiting Guelph Gryphons 32-23 on the heels of a blistering comeback Saturday, winning their third consecutive OUA championship. “The boys earned it today. They played their guts out,” said...

One win away

Written on November 7, 2014. Posted in Sports.

If men’s rugby triumphs in tomorrow’s OUA final, Andrew Carr and his teammates will once again experience the emotion of a league championship. The Gaels prevailed over the Western Mustangs in each of the last two provincial title matches, with both wins coming on Nixon Field. Now, the team needs...

Rugby mauls McMaster, advances to OUA final

Written on November 1, 2014. Posted in Sports.

After cruising through their semi-final match, men’s rugby is one win away from a third straight OUA title. The Gaels dominated the McMaster Marauders on Nixon Field today, avenging a narrow regular season loss with a 61-0 blowout victory. With the win, Queen’s will host either the Brock Badgers or...

Chance for payback

Written on October 31, 2014. Posted in Sports.

The men’s rugby team has the opportunity to avenge their only loss of the regular season tomorrow. On Sept. 28 in Hamilton, the Gaels had their 19-game winning streak snapped with an 18-13 loss at the hands of the McMaster Marauders. Now, they’re preparing to face the Marauders again — this time on...

First place clinched with crushing of Waterloo

Written on October 28, 2014. Posted in Sports.

Men’s rugby dominated a subpar opponent on Saturday to clinch top spot in the OUA. The Gaels (7-1) ran through the Waterloo Warriors (1-7) at Nixon, taking a 69-5 victory to finish atop the league standings for the third consecutive season. They’ll have a bye in the opening round of the post-season,...

Heated homecoming

Written on October 17, 2014. Posted in Sports.

There’ll be more than just first place on the line when men’s rugby hosts the Western Mustangs tomorrow on Nixon Field. The match is just the latest iteration in a rivalry that’s heated up over the last few years. Queen’s and Western have met in the past three OUA finals, with the Gaels taking home...

Bounce-back victory

Written on October 7, 2014. Posted in Sports.

A win at home against a tough opponent kept Queen’s in the hunt for provincial supremacy. The Gaels (4-1) prevailed over the previously unbeaten Guelph Gryphons 33-17 on a chilly, rain-soaked Nixon Field. Head coach Gary Gilks said beating the Gryphons (4-1) was essential. “We knew they were an up-and-coming...

Commanding victory

Written on September 16, 2014. Posted in Sports.

For the second week in a row, men’s rugby dominated a team near the bottom of the standings. The Gaels moved to 2-0 at home on Saturday, running through the winless RMC Paladins en route to a 45-0 victory. The two squads faced off amidst adverse weather conditions. On a few occasions, offensive drives...

Reigning champs crush season opener

Written on September 9, 2014. Posted in Sports.

Men’s rugby opened the OUA campaign with a shutdown performance on the road. The Gaels shut out the Laurier Golden Hawks 53-0 on Saturday, a dominant start in their attempt to win three Ontario championships in as many years. Full-back David Worsley starred on the afternoon, scoring three tries to...

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Men’s rugby runs down Warriors

A lot more to the job

Gaels golden for third straight season

One win away

Rugby mauls McMaster, advances to OUA final

Chance for payback

First place clinched with crushing of Waterloo

Heated homecoming

Bounce-back victory

Commanding victory

Reigning champs crush season opener

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