| 1959 Ottawa Rough Riders season | |
|---|---|
| Head coach | Frank Clair |
| Home field | Lansdowne Park |
| Results | |
| Record | 8–6 |
| Division place | 2nd, IRFU |
| Playoff finish | Lost East Finals |
The 1959 Ottawa Rough Riders finished in second place in the Interprovincial Rugby Football Union with an 8–6 record but lost to the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in the East Finals.