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Roughriders Host Blue Bombers for Labour Day Classic with West Division Heating Up
The Roughriders are 7-4 and two points ahead of the 6-5 Blue Bombers as both teams chase the West Division lead.
- On Sunday, the Saskatchewan Roughriders host the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in the Labour Day Classic, a pivotal West Division matchup. Both teams chase the first-place Edmonton Elks in the standings.
- Labour Day weekend traditionally signals the serious phase of the CFL season, and this rivalry carries extra weight. After the Bombers swept the 2024 series, the Riders mirrored that success in 2025, with all four games decided by one score.
- Riders head coach Corey Mace emphasized the importance of every divisional game, stating, "Regardless of the records or the standings, we're just always trying to anyway." The team maintains their "1-0" mantra.
- Following their 44-28 win over the Montreal Alouettes, the Blue Bombers enter with momentum while Saskatchewan faces roster concerns. The Riders ruled out linebackers Josh Woods and Nick Wiebe, plus fullback Albert Awachie, due to injuries.
- With only six games remaining before the playoffs, players view this matchup as critical for standings and momentum. Defensive lineman James Vaughters noted the game is essential for the team as they attempt to hit their stride down the stretch.
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Roughriders host Blue Bombers for Labour Day Classic with West Division heating up
REGINA - A tight race in the CFL’s West Division has made Sunday’s Labour Day Classic even more important as the Saskatchewan Roughriders host the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on Sunday.
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Saskatchewan Roughriders defensive back Marcus Sayles and the rest of the defence will look to stop the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in the Labour Day Classic. (Image Credit: Saskatchewan Roughriders)
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620 CKRM The Source | Country Music, News, Sports in Sask…Roughriders explain many reasons why Labour Day Classic against Winnipeg truly matters
Why does the Labour Day Classic matter so much to the Saskatchewan Roughriders? Well, it depends on who you ask. The reasons are wide-ranging and go beyond the importance of emerging victorious in a single football game.
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