Rob Vanstone

Regina

Senior Journalist at Saskatchewan Roughrider

Helen's son is the Roughriders’ Senior Journalist and Historian — and the author of a new book. Brave Face, from Triumph Books, about maskless goalies.

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Articles

Tyrique McGhee’s wish list includes win versus Winnipeg

1 week ago | riderville.com | Rob Vanstone

Saskatchewan Roughriders defensive back Tyrique McGhee has noticed a pattern — one that is unlike the routes run by receivers he conventionally covers. Winnipeg has invariably been part of the picture since he entered the CFL in 2023. A member of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers for the past two seasons, he is now part of a Saskatchewan squad that plays his former team in both 2025 pre-season games.
“This is everything I ever wanted to do in my life” — Jermarcus Hardrick - Saskatchewan Roughriders

1 week ago | riderville.com | Rob Vanstone

The powerful presence of Jermarcus Hardrick is such that he was asked to break down the Saskatchewan Roughriders’ practice upon its conclusion on Tuesday at Mosaic Stadium. “You think about it all off-season,” the Roughriders’ right offensive tackle said. “You have all these great things that you’re going to say. Then you get in there and you just go blank. “But it feels great to get in there. It’s always great to talk to the guys.
(Oue)lette’s get started! Riders running back ready for takeoff

1 week ago | riderville.com | Rob Vanstone

A.J. Ouellette jump-started the Saskatchewan Roughriders’ offence by hurdling a would-be tackler. The feat of athleticism was part of a 21-yard run during Saturday’s game against the host Winnipeg Blue Bombers. “You can tell he’s feeling like himself,” quarterback Trevor Harris said of the Roughriders’ featured tailback, who demonstrated his 1,000-yard form during the 2025 pre-season opener.
Physical Ford flattened foes during Roughriders’ pre-season opener

1 week ago | riderville.com | Rob Vanstone

Jaxon Ford elevated his game while lowering the boom. The third-year Saskatchewan Roughriders safety administered two jarring hits during Saturday’s pre-season opener against the host Winnipeg Blue Bombers. He did so while wearing No. 21 — which was donned with distinction by his grandfather, Alan Ford, during 11 seasons with the Green and White — for the first time against an opposing CFL team.
Big-play Drae McCray impresses in Roughriders’ pre-season opener

1 week ago | riderville.com | Rob Vanstone

Drae McCray, an accomplished sprinter at North Florida Christian School in Tallahassee, Fla., exploded out of the starting blocks with the Saskatchewan Roughriders. Playing in his first game of professional football, the 22-year-old CFL rookie demonstrated elite-level acceleration during Saturday’s pre-season clash with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. McCray returned three kickoffs for 110 yards, with the longest gains being 51 and 36.
CFL's Diversity in Football program was “huge” for Donnavan Carter

1 week ago | riderville.com | Rob Vanstone

Donnavan Carter’s professional football debut coincided with a milestone day on which diversity in the CFL was accentuated. On July 6, 2000, the Saskatchewan Roughriders became the first professional football club to play a regular-season game with a Black general manager and a Black head coach — Roy Shivers and Danny Barrett, respectively. That same evening at Taylor Field, Carter helped the Toronto Argonauts post a season-opening, 36-28 victory over the Roughriders.
Rider Pride helped Brian Grover meet his bride

1 week ago | riderville.com | Rob Vanstone

Having married their season-ticket packages into one joint account, Brian Grover and Doreen Kosmachuk will follow through by exchanging wedding vows on July 12th. Once upon a time, they were neighbours at Mosaic Stadium. Kosmachuk watched her beloved Saskatchewan Roughriders from Section 128 while Grover took in the games in 129. “Now we’re both in my section,” Grover said with a laugh during Saturday’s exclusive season-ticket member event.
“Every day is a ladder”: Roughriders take first step as pre-season opens

2 weeks ago | riderville.com | Rob Vanstone

The Saskatchewan Roughriders and Winnipeg Blue Bombers engaged in a defensive battle on Saturday, with the home side posting a 15-9 CFL pre-season victory at Princess Auto Stadium. It was Step 1 for both teams as they aspire to represent the West Division in the 112th Grey Cup Game, to be played Nov. 16th in Winnipeg. “Every day is a ladder,” Roughriders safety Jaxon Ford told CKRM’s Luc Mullinder.
ROBSERVATIONS: Harris, Maier ready to roll … recalling a seven-overtime classic … Geno joins legendary list … remembering Tommy Reamon

2 weeks ago | riderville.com | Rob Vanstone

It will be up to Saskatchewan Roughriders Head Coach Corey Mace to make a snap decision. As in: How many snaps will starting quarterback Trevor Harris receive during Saturday’s CFL pre-season game against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers? “We’ll see,” Mace replied on Friday before the team jetted to Winnipeg. “Ideally, everybody who’s on the roster, we’d like to see them in the game.
Roughriders rookie Daniel Wiebe hopes to make more magic in Winnipeg

2 weeks ago | riderville.com | Rob Vanstone

SASKATOON — Saskatchewan Roughriders rookie receiver Daniel Wiebe is poised to make his first appearance at Winnipeg’s Princess Auto Stadium since Aug. 31. He would love to replicate his production of nearly nine months ago when the Roughriders face the host Winnipeg Blue Bombers in CFL pre-season action on Saturday (2 p.m., CKRM, CFL+).