The 1941 Ottawa Rough Riders finished in first place in the Interprovincial Rugby Football Union with a 5–1 record, but failed to defend as Grey Cup champions as the team lost the 29th Grey Cup to the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.
Regular season
Standings
[1]
Schedule
| Week |
Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Record
|
| 1
|
Sept 27
|
vs. Montreal Royals
|
W 18–5
|
1–0
|
| 2
|
Oct 4
|
at Toronto Argonauts
|
L 3–7
|
1–1
|
| 3
|
Oct 11
|
vs. Toronto Balmy Beach Beachers
|
W 13–1
|
2–1
|
| 4
|
Oct 18
|
at Toronto Balmy Beach Beachers
|
W 3–0
|
3–1
|
| 5
|
Oct 25
|
vs. Toronto Argonauts
|
W 24–6
|
4–1
|
| 6
|
Nov 1
|
at Montreal Royals
|
W 11–2
|
5–1
|
[2]
Postseason
| Round |
Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Record
|
| IRFU Final #1
|
Nov 8
|
vs. Toronto Argonauts
|
W 16–8
|
6–1
|
| IRFU Final #2
|
Nov 15
|
at Toronto Argonauts
|
W 10–1
|
7–1
|
| Eastern Final
|
Nov 22
|
vs. Hamilton Wildcats
|
W 7–2
|
8–1
|
| Grey Cup
|
Nov 29
|
Winnipeg Blue Bombers
|
L 16–18
|
8–2
|
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References
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| Franchise | |
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| Stadiums | |
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| Lore | |
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| Important figures | |
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| Retired numbers | |
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Dominion Championships (3) | |
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Grey Cup Championships (9) | |
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Eastern Division Championships (15) | |
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| See also | |
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