The 1938 Ottawa Rough Riders finished in first place in the Interprovincial Rugby Football Union with a 5–1 record, but lost in the IRFU Finals to the Toronto Argonauts.
Regular season
Standings
[1]
Schedule
| Week
|
Date
|
Opponent
|
Results
|
| Score
|
Record
|
| 1
|
Oct 8
|
vs. Montreal Cubs
|
W 37–0
|
1–0
|
| 2
|
Oct 15
|
at Hamilton Tigers
|
W 42–6
|
2–0
|
| 3
|
Oct 22
|
at Toronto Argonauts
|
L 6–10
|
2–1
|
| 4
|
Oct 29
|
vs. Toronto Argonauts
|
W 15–13
|
3–1
|
| 5
|
Nov 5
|
vs. Hamilton Tigers
|
W 23–9
|
4–1
|
| 6
|
Nov 12
|
at Montreal Cubs
|
W 18–3
|
5–1
|
[2]
Postseason
| Round
|
Date
|
Opponent
|
Results
|
| Score
|
Record
|
| IRFU Final #1
|
Nov 19
|
at Toronto Argonauts
|
L 1–9
|
5–2
|
| IRFU Final #2
|
Nov 26
|
vs. Toronto Argonauts
|
L 3–5
|
5–3
|
[2]
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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