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Bedford School against Rugby School attracts 2,000 fans to Goldington Road

Friday night (4 September) was a special occasion for all at Bedford School as the first team took to the Goldington Road pitch in front of 1,998 local rugby fans to face Rugby School...

Bedford Blues smash Cambridge to retain Baker Brothers Cup at Goldington Road

Bedford Blues ran in 12 tries as they retained the Baker Brothers Cup in dominant fashion on Friday night, beating National One side, Cambridge 76-5 at Goldington Road...

Rugby returns to Goldington Road as Blues prepare for Baker Brothers Cup clash against Cambridge

Rugby union returns to Goldington Road on Friday night (21 August) as Bedford Blues kick off their pre-season campaign against last season's Champ Rugby basement club, Cambridge...

Bedford Blues announce extension to strategic partnership with Northampton Saints

Bedford Blues have announced an extension to their strategic partnership with Prem champions, Northampton Saints. Headlines so far include the resumption of the Mobbs Memorial match...

England rugby stars continue launch of new spirit range at Bedford’s Brewpoint

Local rugby fans were in for a treat on Thursday night (9 July), as former England stars, Mike Tindall and James Haskell were joined by broadcaster, Alex Payne to help launch their new gin...

Bedford Blues begin new Champ Rugby campaign at champions Worcester

Bedford Blues have learnt of their first opponents for 2026/27, as they look to go one better than last season's Champ Rugby final defeat to Worcester Warriors on the last day of May...

Stability beckons for Bedford Blues as retained list confirmed

Preparations for the new Champ Rugby campaign are well underway at Goldington Road, as Bedford Blues have confirmed that the vast majority of last season's squad have been retained...

Opinion: Win or lose, this weekend proved Bedford backs the Blues and we’re all welcome in the ‘Blues Family’

Bedford Blues’ final against Worcester did not end as hoped, but it did not feel like defeat. Paul Hutchinson reflects on Goldington Road, the Blues family welcome, and why Bedford backs...

Blues heartbreak as Worcester Warriors win Champ Rugby title at Goldington Road

Bedford Blues were unable to win their first second tier title in 28 years, as Worcester Warriors spoiled the Goldington Road party with a 27-14 triumph in the Champ Rugby play-off final...

Goldington Road sold out ahead of Bedford Blues’ Champ Rugby final against Worcester

Bedford Blues have a chance of lifting English rugby union's second tier championship for the first time since 1998, as Goldington Road prepares for a sell out Champ Rugby final against Worcester...

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