KINGSTON, Ont. (September 23, 2017) - The Queen's men's rugby squad (4-0) had little trouble taking down their long-time rivals the Western Mustangs (2-2) on Saturday afternoon at Nixon Field.
 
GAME FLOW
The Western Mustangs were no match for the undefeated Gaels. Head coach David Butcher was looking to make an impression as his first year at Queen's with a decisive victory in his first match in the historic rivalry.
 
Things started off strong for the Gaels, as Nicholas DeLallo (Ottawa) managed to break through the Western line and score a try early in the first. Alex Colborne (London, Ont.) hit the conversion. Delallo again was the man, slipping through the Mustang defence to score his second try of the game in the opening half. Western managed to keep the ball in Queen's territory for most of the final minute of the first half, but the Gaels defence was too strong. A late penalty goal by William Saunders put the Mustangs on the board for the first time this game. Entering the half, the Gaels lead 14-3.
 
The second half began with even play from both sides, but a kick put the ball deep into Queen's territory. Again, it was strong end-zone defence and ruck control that kept the Mustangs off the scoresheet. After some back and forth, the Gaels managed to find an opening. Colborne drove in the first try of the second half. Western managed to finally score their first try of the game, late into the second half, but it would prove to be too little too late. Charlie Tremblay (Glenburnie, Ont.) put the nail in the coffin with a try in extra time.

BY THE NUMBERS
4-0- The Gaels manage to remain undefeated this season
6 - Nick Delallo tries this season.
5- Different Queens players have 3 or more tries this season.
 
FINAL SAY
"Effort…. The boys really came together and pushed as hard as they could especially on defence." David Butcher, Head Coach.
 
UP NEXT
The Gaels take on the Guelph Gryphons next on September 30th at Nixon Field.