There were several starts and stops, but the new collective bargaining agreement between the CFL and its players has been approved by the leagues board of governors. The last one expired just before the start of training camp. A new deal was negotiated, and accepted by the CFLPA’s bargaining team, who recomended players accept the […]
Its been a while since the Roughriders have tumbled out of their locker room at Mosaic, and onto the sacred field while thousands of fans scream and shout. Its happening tomorrow. (Riders Depth Chart for Pre Season game May 31st, 2022) Sure, its pre season, but its an important step on the road to […]
It was a bit of a nail biter, but it looks like the CFL Players Association has voted in favour accepting the latest offer from the Canadian Football League. As reported on the 620CKRM’s “Sports Cage” with Michael Ball, the Saskatchewan Roughriders were the last team to start casting ballots this (Thursday) afternoon, as the […]
Second verse, same as the first. There are reports the CFL and the CFLPA have reached a tentative contract agreement. According to CFL Insider John Hodge, there is a 1.25 million dollars signing bonus on the table for the players, a major sticking point that was a factor in the last deal being voted down […]
The Saskatchewan Roughriders have signed American Defensive Lineman Samual Wright II. The six-foot, 255-pounder comes to the Roughriders after attending rookie minicamp with the Seattle Seahawks. The Georgia native played four collegiate seasons at Princeton University, suiting up for 37 games as a Tiger. Over that time, he earned 107 tackles, 25.5 tackles for loss, […]
The Canadian Football League Players Association has yet to ratify the latest CBA proposal from the league, which CFL Commissioner Randy Ambrosie has stated is final. In the deal, the number of true starting Canadians will drop to six with the a “naturalized” American filling the 7th non-import spot. Riders’ player rep Brett Lauther isn’t happy […]
Mosaic Stadium will be hosting all types of football this year. The REAL District announced a friendly soccer match between the U23 Teams of Sunderland AFC and Toronto FC on August 3. The Canadian and English football clubs are a part of the second match Mosaic Stadium has hosted at Mosaic Stadium. The first was […]
–Story By Michael Ball at Roughrider Training Camp– The CFL is proposing a new collective bargaining agreement to the CFL Players’ Association. Rider’s player rep kicker Brett Lauther says today’s (Tuesday) practice was a sign of good faith on the player’s behalf. “Missing more time and games isn’t good for anybody in this league […]
The Saskatchewan Roughriders announced its practice for training camp in Saskatoon will be going ahead today. That news comes just hours after the players voted to reject the contract offer from the CFL, that ended a short strike at the start of training camp. Reports are the players were not happy there wasn’t a signing […]
Players in the Canadian Football League have just been settling in at training camps across the country, after a strike delayed its start. Teams have been trying to play catch up, players are having to learn new schemes or positions. Now, there is a potential problem. According to TSN’s football insider Dave Naylor, the players […]
