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Five players (or things) to watch during Sunday’s game

September 2, 2018 | Ian Hamilton
A Classic rivalry is to resume Sunday at Mosaic Stadium. The Saskatchewan Roughriders and Winnipeg Blue Bombers are to meet in the 54th edition of the Labour Day Classic (1 p.m., CKRM, TSN), the ...

The Roughriders are ready to resume the rivalry

September 1, 2018 | Ian Hamilton
Chad Geter got the message — loud and clear. The Saskatchewan Roughriders’ rookie defensive end was told in no uncertain terms by his veteran teammates that Sunday’s Labour Day Classic against ...

Notebook: Chris Jones takes a wait-and-see approach to NFL cuts

September 1, 2018 | Ian Hamilton
The Saskatchewan Roughriders have their eyes on the NFL transaction wire, but they’re not burning up the phone lines contacting players in search of employment. “You always have to be looking to ...

The Roughriders and Bombers meet in the Classic

September 1, 2018 | Ian Hamilton
Winnipeg Blue Bombers (5-5-0) at Saskatchewan Roughriders (5-4-0) Sunday, 1 p.m., Mosaic Stadium CKRM, TSN   THE FORECAST: Environment Canada is calling for a mix of sun and cloud with a high of ...

Will Blackmon’s persistence pays off

August 31, 2018 | Ian Hamilton
Will Blackmon’s Twitter account runs the gamut. It features inspirational messages , comments about video games, reviews of rap albums  and even messages to friends and family. His profile, ...

Notebook: Matt Elam has accepted the challenge

August 31, 2018 | Ian Hamilton
Matt Elam has had an impact on the Saskatchewan Roughriders’ defence since joining it four games ago.

There are two sides to the Labour Day Classic

August 30, 2018 | Ian Hamilton
Sam Hurl has looked at life from both sides now. The 28-year-old linebacker began his CFL career with the Saskatchewan Roughriders in 2012 after being selected in that year’s draft out of the ...

Notebook: Brendon LaBatte keeps on ticking

August 30, 2018 | Ian Hamilton
On two occasions during this CFL season, Saskatchewan Roughriders guard Brendon LaBatte has appeared to be down for the count. On both occasions, LaBatte has needed only a few plays to recover ...

The Labour Day Classic always stirs up emotions

August 29, 2018 | Ian Hamilton
As a young lad growing up in Winnipeg, Eddie Steele had feelings for the Saskatchewan Roughriders as the annual Labour Day Classic approached.

Rocky Butler had a Classic to remember in 2002

August 28, 2018 | Ian Hamilton
Ian (Rocky) Butler is pretty low-key for a guy with a CFL game named after him. For many, the 2002 Labour Day Classic between the Saskatchewan Roughriders and Winnipeg Blue Bombers is still ...

Saskatchewan’s defence stands its ground

August 26, 2018 | Ian Hamilton
And it’s not the first time the defenders have done it this season.

Notebook: Crezdon Butler makes a triumphant return

August 26, 2018 | Ian Hamilton
A little time off seemed to agree with Crezdon Butler.

The Roughriders hold off the Lions

August 26, 2018 | Ian Hamilton
The Saskatchewan Roughriders and B.C. Lions proved once again Saturday that football is a game of inches.

Five players (or things) to watch during Saturday’s game

August 25, 2018 | Ian Hamilton
VANCOUVER — The Saskatchewan Roughriders will be looking to earn some breathing room in the CFL’s West Division on Saturday. The B.C. Lions, meanwhile, will be looking to tighten up the ...

Notebook: Devon Bailey is looking for more

August 24, 2018 | Ian Hamilton
Devon Bailey has tried to be patient. The fifth-year CFLer has dressed for all eight of the Saskatchewan Roughriders’ games so far this season, but his playing time has been limited mostly to ...

The Roughriders pay a visit to B.C.

August 24, 2018 | Ian Hamilton
Saskatchewan Roughriders (4-4-0) at B.C. Lions (3-5-0) Saturday, 8 p.m., BC Place CKRM, TSN   THE FORECAST: Environment Canada is calling for a 60-per-cent chance of showers and a high of 19 C ...

ROUGHRIDERS 54th ANNUAL LABOUR DAY CLASSIC SOLD OUT!

August 24, 2018 | Staff
The Saskatchewan Roughriders are pleased to announce that the 54th annual Labour Day Classic on Sunday, September 2nd versus the Winnipeg Blue Bombers is officially a sellout.

The Roughriders’ offensive line is on a roll

August 23, 2018 | Ian Hamilton
“We started off and, in our first drive, we were already getting him hit. He didn’t stand a chance of getting settled in and getting into a rhythm. It was early and often out there. It’s a pretty ...

Notebook: The Riders are ready to celebrate good times

August 23, 2018 | Ian Hamilton
The gears are turning in the heads of the Saskatchewan Roughriders. On Thursday, the CFL announced it was relaxing its rules for touchdown celebrations to allow the use of props. Previously, ...

The Riders’ special teams are seeking consistency

August 22, 2018 | Ian Hamilton
Craig Dickenson likens the play of the Saskatchewan Roughriders’ special teams in 2018 to a certain ride at the fair. “It has been a rollercoaster, but the nice thing is we’ve been above the ...
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