Saskatchewan Roughriders

Riders rookie camp highlights: Crash course in new concepts

Riders rookie camp highlights: Crash course in new concepts

May 8, 2024 | 2:55pm
SASKATOON — The Saskatchewan Roughriders rookie camp started with a noticeable change from the moment the players came out of the locker room. The offence came out wearing green, which is a change from previous seasons. The quarterbacks, however, remained in their black non-contact jerseys. The workout began with some special teams work with returners fielding […]
CFL suspends Argos quarterback Kelly for minimum of nine games

CFL suspends Argos quarterback Kelly for minimum of nine games

May 8, 2024 | 8:36am
The CFL suspended Toronto Argonauts quarterback Chad Kelly for at least nine regular-season games Tuesday following its investigation into a lawsuit filed by a former strength-and-conditioning coach against both the player and club. According to the CFL, Kelly is also suspended for Toronto’s two pre-season games for violating its gender-based violence policy. Kelly must undergo […]
A Flurry of Signings by the Riders, including recent draft picks

A Flurry of Signings by the Riders, including recent draft picks

May 6, 2024 | 12:46pm
With rookies set to report to training camp in Saskatoon this week, the Saskatchewan Roughriders have been busy getting players signed to the roster. This morning, Saskatchewan announced it has signed its picks from the just completed entry draft. Wiebe was a standout with the U of S Husky’s, suiting up for 31 games with […]
A legacy of hard work and inspiration. The Celebration of Life for former Rider Jim Hopson

A legacy of hard work and inspiration. The Celebration of Life for former Rider Jim Hopson

May 3, 2024 | 6:02pm
Hundreds of people were at the Conexus Arts Centre in Regina to remember a larger than life character. Former Saskatchewan Roughrider President Jim Hopson was remembered at a celebration of life attended by family, friends, and fans. The sky was gloomy and grey, but the atmosphere inside wasn’t dampened as many people shared their stories […]
Celebration of Life Today for Former Rider Great Jim Hopson

Celebration of Life Today for Former Rider Great Jim Hopson

May 3, 2024 | 7:44am
A celebration of life will be held at the Conexus Arts Centre for former Roughrider player and executive Jim Hopson. Hopson passed away April 3rd at the age of 73, after a battle with colon cancer. A procession of vehicles will begin at Broad and College at 1 o’clock this afternoon, with the procession moving […]
Riders Host Draft Party, and pick O-Lineman Kyle Hergel in the first round.

Riders Host Draft Party, and pick O-Lineman Kyle Hergel in the first round.

May 1, 2024 | 9:45am
Excitement is continuing to build in Rider Nation. The Saskatchewan Roughriders are coming off back to back losing seasons, but with off season changes like a new coaching staff, a healthy Trevor Harris at quarterback, and some new players, this team should do much better than the 6 and 12 record of the last two […]
Riders Draft Night Party allows fans to connect closer to team

Riders Draft Night Party allows fans to connect closer to team

Apr 30, 2024 | 7:34pm
The CFL Draft was held Tuesday night, and to mark the occasion, the Saskatchewan Roughriders held a draft night that saw hundreds of die-hard fans attend. The night saw the Harvard Media Sportscage broadcast live from the CKRM lounge in Mosaic Stadium, featuring Jeremy O’Day and Darian Durant. Once the draft began, prizes were handed […]
“Draft Day” in the CFL Opens with the Global Draft

“Draft Day” in the CFL Opens with the Global Draft

Apr 30, 2024 | 11:15am
The Edmonton Elks selected linebacker Eteva Mauga-Clements first overall in the CFL’s global draft Tuesday. The six-foot-four, 218-pound Mauga-Clements, from American Samoa, last played football at the University of Nebraska in 2022. He participated in the CFL’s national combine last month, posting a 4.73-second 40-yard dash time, a 35-inch vertical leap and 13 reps in […]
CFL suspends recently retired Lemon indefinitely for betting on league games

CFL suspends recently retired Lemon indefinitely for betting on league games

Apr 24, 2024 | 12:08pm
The CFL indefinitely suspended veteran defensive lineman Shawn Lemon on Wednesday for betting on league games, including one the league says he played in. The CFL said an investigation showed Lemon bet on games in 2021 while with the Calgary Stampeders. The league added there was no evidence to indicate games were impacted by his […]