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Bedford Ath relegation confirmed after heavy loss at Sudbury

Sudbury gained a convincing 86-31 win over Bedford Athletic on Saturday (22 March), confirming the Ath's relegation from Regional One South East after a stay of three seasons, despite...

Bedford Blues slide to Hartpury defeat on Championship return

Bedford Blues' first Championship game in five weeks ended in an agonising 29-26 loss at fellow high flyers, Hartpury in Gloucestershire on Saturday afternoon but they picked up two bonus...

The Championship returns after five-week break as Blues travel to Hartpury

Bedford Blues are finally back in Championship action this weekend as Mike Rayer's side travel to Gloucestershire for a tricky test against Hartpury, looking to keep hold of second place...

Bedford Blues warm up for Championship resumption with Army victory

Rugby fans were treated to a festival of points at Goldington Road on Friday night, as Bedford Blues cruised past The British Army 73-36 in the annual exhibition match that served as...

Rugby returns to Goldington Road as Bedford Blues host The British Army

Bedford Blues are back in action this Friday night for the first time since 15 February as they welcome the British Army to Goldington Road for their annual exhibition match...

Bedford Blues Women edge Welwyn in Goldington Road thriller

Bedford Blues Women continued their drive for second place in Women's NC1 East with an entertaining 33-31 victory over a valiant Welwyn side at Goldington Road on Sunday (9 March)...

Bedford Ath facing relegation after losing key basement battle

Bedford Athletic lost their crucial bottom of the table clash 32-30 at home to Amersham & Chiltern, a result that leaves them perilously close to relegation from RFU Regional South...

Bedford Ath live to fight another day after Old Northamptonians double

Bedford Athletic are still alive in RFU Regional South East Division One after they ground out a hard fought 29-27 derby win at home to Old Northamptonians on...

Bedford Ath blow half time lead to lose Harpenden basement battle

Bedford Athletic blew a 17-3 half-time lead to lose their key relegation battle 31-29 at Harpenden on Saturday (15 February), falling further from safety in RFU Regional South East Division One...

Bedford Blues finish cup campaign with Battle of Bedfordshire success

Bedford Blues finished off what has at times been a memorable Premiership Cup group stage with a combative 21-7 victory against Bedfordshire rivals, Ampthill at Olney Field on Saturday...