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Amid a seven-game winless streak, the Saskatchewan Roughriders know they are running out of time to get back on track and challenge for a playoff spot. The Riders haven’t won since July 19 and fallen from contending for first in the West Division into the third and final playoff spot. Those seven games have been decided by an average […]

August has ended and rolled into September which brings a busy U Sports schedule for the University of Regina. In the first week of September, there was a noteworthy match-up. Football: Rams vs. Huskies The U Prairie Challenge — football edition — started in the second week of the Canada West football season with the first […]

The University of Regina Rams might not be without starting quarterback Owen Sieben for long after all. Sieben suffered a scary head injury late in the first half during his team’s season-opening win in Calgary. The setback looked serious enough to spark fears it could be long-term. “There was a lot going on. They thought […]

Saskatchewan Roughriders’ defensive lineman Miles Brown gave his side of the story about his hit on Winnipeg Blue Bombers’ quarterback Zach Collaros. “Not at all did I mean to try to hurt him and intend to hit him in the head,” Brown said. “I genuinely believe I hit him in his chest. I turned my […]

Defensive lineman Micah Johnson had to switch from his defensive No. 4 jersey to No. 57 allowing him to transition to the offensive line during the 59th Labour Day Classic. Two members from the Saskatchewan Roughriders equipment staff assisted Johnson, tugging on the jersey from multiple angles to complete the swap, transforming the CFL’s sack leader […]

Saskatchewan Roughriders’ defensive lineman Miles Brown headbutted Winnipeg Blue Bombers quarterback Zach Collaros with one minute remaining in the first half during the 59th Labour Day Classic. During an appearance on 620 CKRM  , Darian Durant was conflicted on his stance regarding the hit Brown put on Collaros. “I’m not sure, looking from the camera […]

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers moved into a share of first place in the CFL’s West Division with a thrilling 35-33 victory over the Saskatchewan Roughriders on Sunday in Regina. In front of a sold-out crowd at Mosaic Stadium, the Bombers earned their fourth consecutive victory to improve to 6-6-0. The Riders, who are 0-5-1 in […]

On Wednesday, the Saskatchewan Roughriders resumed preparations for the 59th Labour Day Classic at Mosaic Stadium. It’s been a tough month in Riderville as the team is winless in five games since a July 19th triumph over Winnipeg. Despite the lack of results, the Riders are still atop the West Division by a point over […]

The Riders may be coming up short on wins, but you can’t doubt the effort. The CFL took the wraps off its “Honor Roll” for the month of August. Roughrider Quarterback Trevor Harris was named to its “Honour Roll” as player of the month and offensive player of the month. Quarterback Shea Patterson had an […]

The Saskatchewan Roughriders are taking advantage of a long week for their on-field preparation prior to Sunday’s 59th Labour Day Classic against Winnipeg. The Riders lost 20-19 in Toronto last week which wrapped up six games in a 34-day span. That intense schedule didn’t afford an opportunity for extra practice time. Through 11 regular season […]