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Men’s rugby stays undefeated in overwhelming win vs RMC

Written on September 19, 2017. Posted in Sports.

The men’s rugby team continued their dominant start to the season with a convincing win over crosstown rivals RMC Paladins. With the stands packed prior to kick off, the Gaels made sure not to disappoint in their home opener, as seven different players touched the ball down across the try line as...

Men's rugby looking to return to OUA glory

Written on September 8, 2017. Posted in Sports.

After four straight years of winning championships, there was a changing of the guard atop men’s rugby in the OUA. In a thrilling battle against the Guelph Gryphon’s in the final, Queen’s was on the wrong side of history. With a chance to win their fifth straight OUA Championship on the line, the...

OUA Championship streak ends at four

Written on November 18, 2016. Posted in Sports.

In one of the longest and most intense games the league has ever seen, the 2016 men’s rugby OUA Championship went to the undefeated Guelph Gryphons, leaving a silver medal for the defending Gaels champions. On Sunday, Nov. 13, the Gaels hit the road and travelled to Guelph for the gold medal game....

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...

Trence and Hutcheson lead the drive in the OUA

Written on November 11, 2016. Posted in Sports.

Only three games into a new season, the men’s volleyball team doesn’t look phased by their veteran losses. When Ivo Dramov, Tyler Scheerhoorn, Marko Dakic, Scott Brunet and Mike Tomlinson graduated from the program, on paper there seemed to be a lack of senior leadership on the team. While last year...

Weekend road game roundup

Written on October 25, 2016. Posted in Sports.

Men’s rugby victory against RMC sees first-round playoff bye The men’s rugby team ended their regular season on a strong note with a 45-19 win against the RMC Paladins, securing their spot as the number two ranked team in the OUA. The team finished their season with a 6-1-1 record, falling only once...

Point-Counterpoint: Which Gaels team has impressed you most?

Written on October 6, 2016. Posted in Sports.

Men’s Rugby Sarah O’Flaherty – Assistant Sports Editor The Gaels’ men’s rugby team is undoubtedly the best varsity team that Queen’s has to offer. While they might not have a newly renovated stadium, at each match they manage to draw large crowds, play passionately and, almost...

Weekend road game roundup

Written on October 4, 2016. Posted in Sports.

After having most teams at home with the opening of the revitalized Richardson Stadium, football, men’s rugby and men’s soccer hit the road to battle through the OUA. Football — Gaels move up the standings against winless Waterloo Warriors This weekend, Queen’s hit the road for their first game away...

Douros fuels men's rugby victory vs. Marauders

Written on September 27, 2016. Posted in Sports.

The men’s rugby team had a big victory against the previously undefeated McMaster Marauders, much to the delight of the large tri-coloured crowd during Saturday’s match at home on Nixon field. Here are The Journal’s top three moments of the action-packed 27-11 win. #1: Captain Michael Douros turns...

Men's rugby dismantle Laurier Golden Hawks: key moments of the match

Written on September 20, 2016. Posted in Sports.

The Queen’s men’s rugby team gave the large tricoloured home crowd exactly what it wanted when they beat the Laurier Golden Hawks 67-5 on Saturday at Nixon Field, Laurier’s first loss of the season. Below are The Journal’s top moments from the blowout victory. #1: Nicholas DeLallo’s game-opening try Four...

Men's rugby under new leadership this season

Written on September 16, 2016. Posted in Sports.

When Lucas Rumball decided to step down as the captain of the men’s rugby team for the 2016 season, he knew he was leaving the role in capable hands. Having spent this summer with Rugby Canada, Rumball knew that his growing role with the national team would potentially take away some of his focus...

Playing on home soil

Written on June 27, 2016. Posted in Sports.

Earlier this month when Rugby Canada released their 35-man roster for their June international home series against Japan, Russia and Italy, Queen’s men’s rugby captain Lucas Rumball was shocked. The 20-year old flanker was selected in head coach Mark Anscombe’s squad that features both youth and experience. While...

Learning on the west coast

Written on March 17, 2016. Posted in Sports.

It’s not every year a team has a second chance at winning hardware. But for Queen’s rugby’s men’s and women’s sides, the opportunity came at the 2016 National University 7s rugby championships in BC. The women’s rugby team looked to avenge November’s second-place finish at the CIS Championship on...

Ranking the fall varsity teams

Written on November 27, 2015. Posted in Sports.

With three OUA championships and two national silver medals, the 2015 fall season at Queen’s was one to remember. As none of the teams had losing seasons, The Journal had a tough time deciding the final rankings. 1. Men’s rugby If there’s one word that describes the men’s rugby team over the past...

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...

Continuing an Ontario dynasty

Written on November 13, 2015. Posted in Sports.

It’s been said that there are three guarantees in life: death, taxes and Queen’s having a place in the OUA men’s rugby final. Or at least, that’s the way it’s been since 2011, as the Gaels enter their fifth straight gold medal game, looking for their fourth championship in a row. Queen’s plays in...

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...

Men's rugby rolls into final week

Written on October 30, 2015. Posted in Sports.

In front of a sizeable Homecoming crowd, men’s rugby eased to an 83-5 victory on Saturday over the University of Toronto Varsity Blues. “The bench was strong coming on, and we just kept it going for 80 minutes,” head coach Gary Gilks said. “That’s definitely the best U of T team we’ve seen, and...

Packed Weekend

Written on October 23, 2015. Posted in Sports.

For those who were unable to secure football tickets on Homecoming weekend, there are four Gaels’ teams in action at home on Saturday. With some of these seasons winding down, these games have huge implications when it comes to the playoffs. For sports that are just starting, the Gaels are looking...

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...

Strong second half leads to men's rugby victory

Written on September 29, 2015. Posted in Sports.

After an unlikely 14-12 RMC lead at halftime, men’s rugby came through in the end with a 33-19 victory. While Queen’s moved up to 3-1 with the victory, RMC fell to 0-3 on the season. Last season, RMC won just two games of their eight, which made the matchup a mismatch on paper against the powerhouse...

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...

Dream alive for ex-Gaels standout

Written on September 18, 2015. Posted in Sports.

When Liam Underwood stepped onto the Queen’s pitch six years ago as an 18-year-old rookie, he took the OUA by storm. This Saturday, he’ll step onto a pitch in Wales, suiting up for Canada at the 2015 Rugby World Cup. A standout star during his time at Queen’s, Underwood is one of 31 Canadian men selected...

Men's rugby victorious in home opener

Written on September 15, 2015. Posted in Sports.

After a tough loss at the start of the season, men’s rugby found themselves back on top on Sunday afternoon. The Gaels (1-1), who come into this season as three-time defending OUA champions, fell 35-28 to the Guelph Gryphons on Wednesday night before recording a dominant 40-0 victory on Sunday over...

Darts and laurels 2014-15

Written on April 3, 2015. Posted in Editorials.

Darts Admin’s failure to be proactive: The University’s reactive approach to sexual assault, anti-vaccination course material and the inaccessibility of its campus shows a disregard for students’ well-being. It apparently takes public shaming at the national level for Queen’s to take student safety...

A banner ending

Written on April 2, 2015. Posted in Sports.

In university athletics, players have only five years to don their school’s jersey before their eligibility runs out and they graduate. Every team loses a handful of players each year at Queen’s. While the holes they leave on the depth chart get filled by incoming recruits, the impact on the programs...

Men’s rugby cleans up

Written on March 27, 2015. Posted in Sports.

Men’s rugby captain Jacob Rumball and his team took home big awards at Queen’s annual varsity athletic banquet. Boisterous bagpipes and a procession of All-Canadian student-athletes started off the 79th annual Varsity Colour Awards Wednesday night in the ARC. Members from all 13 Gaels varsity teams...

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...

Men’s rugby above and beyond

Written on November 27, 2014. Posted in Sports.

1. Men’s rugby The only fall team crowned provincial champions, men’s rugby is the clear top choice in our power rankings. The Gaels won their third OUA title in as many years, bringing the program’s total to 21. Queen’s dominated most of their regular season matchups, shutting out three opponents...

Gaels end on top once again

Written on November 14, 2014. Posted in Sports.

It was a loss that sparked men’s rugby’s run to their third straight OUA title. The Gaels suffered defeat at the hands of the McMaster Marauders on Sept. 28, losing 18-13 and falling to 3-1 on the regular season. Forward Brendan Sloan said the loss proved to be a turning point. The Gaels reeled off...

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