Saskatchewan Roughriders

Former Saskatchewan Roughriders offensive lineman Ben Fairbrother died in a motorcycle accident at 51 years old on Friday, September 13 in Edmonton. The Riders selected Fairbrother with the No. 2 overall pick in the 1997 CFL Draft. The University of Calgary graduate played 58 games over four seasons in Saskatchewan with 20 starts along the offensive line. “The Saskatchewan Roughriders […]

Nick Wiebe made his professional debut in Week 14, suiting up for the Saskatchewan Roughriders against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. The six-foot-three, 240-pound Canadian linebacker is in his rookie season with the Riders and did not play the first 12 games because he was rehabbing an ACL injury. That setback occurred when he was with the University of Saskatchewan Huskies […]

Even though the Saskatchewan Riders are on a seven-game losing streak, morale remains high, according to defensive back Marcus Sayles. “This is one of the best teams I’ve been on,” Sayles said. “It doesn’t seem like it from our record but the camaraderie, the coaching, our work ethic, our schemes — everything looks so good.” The Riders […]

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 […]

Darian Durant has a different offensive approach for the Saskatchewan Roughriders, which he explained during an appearance on 620 CKRM. “I would have loved to see more shots down the field,” Durant told SportsCage host Barney Shynkaruk. “They went to the well way too many times.” Durant believes taking shots down the field is the way […]

WINNIPEG — After getting their season off to a great start, the Saskatchewan Roughriders have run into the hardest of times — and the Winnipeg Blue Bombers were more than happy to take advantage during the Banjo Bowl on Saturday afternoon in Winnipeg. Winnipeg scored 10 fourth-quarter points and went on to a 26-21 victory […]

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 […]