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Rory Ward of Bedford Blues runs into a tackle against a Blackheath defender

Bedford Blues rising up the table after fourth straight max points win at Blackheath

Bedford Blues are up to fifth in Champ Rugby after Fred Tuilagi's 79th-minute try added an invaluable bonus point to a 40-27 victory against new boys, Blackheath on Saturday (7 November)...
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Drew Richardson celebrates with his Real Bedford teammates after scoring

Second half blitz helps Real Bedford to win over Rushall Olympic

A brace from Jordan Ponticelli and a bullet header from captain, Drew Richardson was enough to confirm back-to-back wins for Real Bedford as they beat Rushall Olympic 3-0 at the Ledger Stadium...
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Broadway Honey jumping a fence at Huntingdon

Huntingdon Races welcome fans for Community Day as rider celebrates first professional win

Broadway Honey continued her fine start to the season by completing a course double at Huntingdon on Sunday (1 November), giving her rider her first professional winner. The six-year...
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Josh Allen and Ben Stevens high five after scoring a goal at Stourbridge under floodlights

Real Bedford rally for morale-boosting win at Anstey Nomads

Real Bedford once again went a goal down early on, but bounced back to register a much-needed 2-1 Southern League win at Anstey Nomads on Tuesday night (3 November)...
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The back of two Bedford Tigers shirts as players celebrate a try

Bedford Tigers launch second bid to go pro with London Broncos partnership

Rugby league club Bedford Tigers are continuing their hunt for a spot in the professional ranks, as they have confirmed they have applied to replace London Broncos in the Championship...
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Nora Haggart with her medal at one of many triathlons

“Age is just a registration category” says 70-year old endurance athlete who shows no signs of slowing down

Turning 70 has not slowed down one Bedford triathlete and marathon runner, who is now preparing for her next sporting challenge, saying "age is just a registration category"...
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A hockey player for Bedford falls to the ground surrounded by opposition players on the blue court of Chester Road

Hockey men snatch late draw ahead of first team double header at Chester Road

It was another weekend of mixed results for Bedford’s 14 adult squads. The Men’s 1st XI came up against a forceful Harleston squad; the considerable tally of yellow and green cards...
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A Bedford Ath rugby player runs into a tackle against Hinckley

Bedford Ath lose narrowly against Hinckley despite second half comeback

Bedford Athletic suffered a narrow 40-38 defeat at home to Hinckley 2nd XI on Saturday (31 October). It was a case of what might have been for the Ath, who rallied in parts, particularly from...
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Lucas Titherington and Ben Dufficy of Bedford Blues celebrate a try

Three in a row for Blues as second half burst ensures Hartpury victory

Bedford Blues soared clear with four tries in the second half as they completed a third straight maximum point victory in Champ Rugby with a 45-21 triumph over Hartpury at Goldington Road...
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Real Bedford's Josh Setchell drags the ball away from a Worcester City defender at the Sixways Stadium

Off colour Real Bedford lose third in a row at struggling Worcester City

Real Bedford are still top of Southern League Premier Central despite a third league loss in a row at struggling Worcester City on Saturday (31 October). Seeing a man sent off midway...
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