HAMILTON, Ont. — The McMaster Marauders men's rugby team had one student-athlete recognized by the OUA following the 2026 season, as Cole Francis earned honours for his performances throughout the campaign.

The recognition highlights Francis' contributions to the Marauders' attack, where he established himself as a consistent offensive presence on the wing.

Francis finished the season with three tries for 15 points, finding the try line in three separate matches and contributing to several important performances for McMaster.

Cole Francis | OUA Second Team All-Star

Francis earned OUA Second Team All-Star recognition following a productive campaign as a key contributor to McMaster's attacking unit.

The Marauders winger recorded three tries for 15 points throughout the regular season, demonstrating his ability to capitalize on scoring opportunities against conference opponents.

One of his standout performances came during McMaster's narrow 34-31 victory over RMC on October 10, when Francis crossed the try line to help the Marauders secure an important win.

Earlier in the campaign, Francis contributed to McMaster's offensive efforts in a closely contested 28-28 draw against Toronto on September 18. His try accounted for five of the Marauders' 28 points in a tightly contested matchup.

Francis continued his offensive production against Laurier on September 27, scoring one of McMaster's two tries in the contest.

His ability to find the try line against multiple opponents demonstrated his consistency and importance within the Marauders' attacking structure.

With three tries across three separate matches, Francis provided a reliable scoring presence on the wing while contributing to McMaster's offensive efforts throughout the 2026 season.

His OUA recognition highlights his contributions to the Marauders and the impact he made during the campaign.