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'It hurts': Riders' season ends after 21-17 loss to Bombers
The Saskatchewan Roughriders' Grey Cup hopes have come to an end at the hands of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers for a third straight season. The team was beaten 21-17 by the Bombers in the CFL's West Divis...
Dec 05, 2021 Winnipeg Blue Bombers' Andrew Harris (33) runs for the first down against the Saskatchewan Roughriders during second half CFL Western final football action in Winnipeg, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/John Woods)
For third straight season, Riders and Bombers meet in fierce playoff showdown
A heated rivalry will take centre stage in the CFL West Division final. The Saskatchewan Roughriders and Winnipeg Blue Bombers are going to meet in the playoffs for a third straight season Sunday. Kic...
Dec 05, 2021 Saskatchewan Roughriders running back William Powell rushes against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in the CFL's West final on Nov. 17, 2019. (Saskatchewan Roughriders)
Craig Dickenson took the long road to head coaching job
A lengthy 24-year career as a co-ordinator eventually opened the door to a head coaching job for Craig Dickenson. In 2019, Dickenson took over as the Saskatchewan Roughriders bench boss after then-hea...
Dec 05, 2021 Saskatchewan Roughriders head coach Craig Dickenson. (File photo courtesy of the Saskatchewan Roughriders and Liam Richards/Electric Umbrella)
'We've been an underdog all year': Riders ready for West final showdown in Winnipeg
The Saskatchewan Roughriders once again find themselves in a role they feel comfortable in. The Riders enter Sunday's West final in Winnipeg as the underdog against the Bombers - who finished a CFL-be...
Dec 04, 2021 Quarterback Cody Fajardo. (File photo courtesy of Saskatchewan Roughriders)
Roughriders' Maas faces familiar foes in West Final
Jason Maas is familiar with Winnipeg's coaching staff , but he knows he can't be complacent. Maas' Saskatchewan Roughriders offence will try to solve the puzzle of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers defence in...
Dec 03, 2021 Offensive co-ordinator Jason Maas. (Saskatchewan Roughriders/Twitter)
Injuries continue to pile up for Riders ahead of West final
Injuries continue to plague the Saskatchewan Roughriders in the playoffs. A number of big names are headlining the injury report leading up to the CFL West Division final against the Winnipeg Blue Bom...
Dec 02, 2021 Saskatchewan Roughriders slotback Duke Williams. (File photo courtesy of Saskatchewan Roughriders)
Fajardo looks to take next step as starting quarterback
Not all rings are equal -- just ask Cody Fajardo. Fajardo has a Grey Cup ring from when he was the short-yardage quarterback with the CFL's Toronto Argonauts in 2017 behind starter Ricky Ray. "It's co...
Dec 01, 2021 Saskatchewan Roughriders quarterback Cody Fajardo. (File photo courtesy of the Saskatchewan Roughriders)
Riders punch ticket to Winnipeg, beat Stamps 33-30 in CFL West semifinal
When Brett Lauther jogged onto the field to try a 34-yard, game-winning field goal in overtime Sunday, he had no doubt in his mind what the result was going to be. "I knew it was over at that point. I...
Nov 28, 2021 Saskatchewan Roughriders wide receiver D'haquille Williams (14) celebrates after the team's win over the Calgary Stampeders during overtime CFL football action in Regina on Nov. 28, (2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Kayle Neis)
'I'm sick of losing': Ed Gainey looks to improve playoff fortunes
Ed Gainey is no stranger to the pain of a heartbreaking loss in the CFL playoffs - and he's sick of it. "Every year we do really well in the regular season - we finish first or second in the West - an...
Nov 28, 2021 Defensive back Ed Gainey is among the Saskatchewan Roughriders who could become free agents Feb. 9, unless they re-sign before that. (File photo courtesy of the Saskatchewan Roughriders)
'This whole team has a chip on their shoulder': Riders look for home playoff win over Stamps in CFL West semifinal
Sunday presents a chance at redemption for the Saskatchewan Roughriders. The team saw their 2019 season come to an end after quarterback Cody Fajardo's pass hit the crossbar of the north end zone goal...
Nov 28, 2021 Saskatchewan Roughriders quarterback Cody Fajardo. (File photo courtesy of the Saskatchewan Roughriders)
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