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Happy birthday to the Bedford Rugby Followers Association on 75th anniversary

75 years ago, in the Summer of 1949, Bedfordshire Times Editor, Dick Dellow along with Army Captain Percy Burke wrote to Bedford Blues for permission to begin a supporters association...

Bedford Ath shock Old Northamptonians in ill-disciplined derby clash

Bedford Athletic picked up their first away win of the season and their second in the league at third placed, Old Northamptonians, holding on at the end to a secure a big 35-30 win...

Bedford Blues Women thrash Bletchley for third win in four

Bedford Blues Women continued their fine start to the NC1 Midlands East season, scoring eight tries in a 52-0 away victory at Bletchley to remain second in the division on Sunday afternoon...

Lacklustre Ath lose out at home in Harpenden basement battle

Bedford Athletic were well beaten 48-24 by Harpenden at home on Saturday, in a match which was crucial for the outcome of their season against a team in the relegation zone and once place below...

Bedford Blues muscle to bonus point in Premiership Cup win over Ampthill

3,845 fans were in attendance as Bedford Blues won their first points of the Premiership Cup campaign with a bonus point 26-6 victory over Ampthill under the Goldington Road floodlights...

Battle of Bedfordshire resumes as Blues and Ampthill search for first cup win

The Battle of Bedfordshire resumes under the Friday night lights at Goldington Road tomorrow (8 November) as Bedford Blues welcome local rivals, Ampthill in the latest round of the Premiership Cup...

Bedford Ath advance to Bedfordshire Cup final with Stockwood Park win

Bedford Athletic advanced to the Final of the Bedfordshire Cup with a 33-6 semi-final victory over Stockwood Park. It was a commendable win from the Ath's 2nd XI, against a team from the league...

Bristol score eleven tries in comfortable victory against Bedford Blues

Bedford Blues scored three tries, but began their Premiership Cup campaign with a comprehensive 67-19 defeat at in-form Bristol Bears on a sobering Saturday afternoon at Ashton Gate...

Bedford lose again as last minute penalty break Ath hearts at Shelford

Bedford Athletic lost again away to Shelford by 30-28, despite leading on four occasions throughout the game, but they could not hold on at the end with a late penalty resulting in a familiar losing scenario...

Bedford Ath lose out to strong Oundle side at Putnoe Woods

Bedford Athletic were beaten 28-7 at home by Oundle in a match against the favourites for the league title and a side who fielded six players with either Championship or National One experience...