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“New era” for Bedford Blues and their rivals as Championship hails new RFU deal

Championship Rugby are tonight celebrating a "new era" for the sport in England after announcing a deal that puts promotion to the Premiership back on the table for the nation's second tier sides...

Get behind Bedford Tigers this weekend in rugby league bonanza at the Ath

This Saturday sees one of the biggest weekends of rugby league in the town's history as Bedford Tigers boast sides in the Men's, Women's and Wheelchair game at Bedford Athletic Rugby Club...

Bedford Blues announce departure of Irish winger Seán French

With signings and re-signings now hot on the Goldington Road agenda, the first big departure from Bedford Blues was announced today (7 June) as it was revealed winger, Seàn French will be leaving...

Bedford Tigers explore Goldington Road ground share in hunt for Super League spot

Bedford's primary Rugby League side, Bedford Tigers have announced an 'expression of interest' in joining the professional ranks and have Goldington Road on their bucket list to help them...

Nine try Champions Ealing smash Blues in West London season finale

Ealing Trailfinders finished another title-winning season with a comfortable 59-12 victory over a lacklustre Bedford Blues side in West London, with Mike Rayer's side finishing fourth...

Championship season closer sees Blues travel to title-winning Ealing

19 games down, one to go, Saturday sees the end of another Championship season in the world of rugby union as Bedford Blues travel to champions, Ealing in the capital looking to...

Goldington Road reset begins as six players depart Bedford Blues

Bedford Blues have announced the departure of six players from Goldington Road this evening (Monday) as preparations begin for the 2024/25 season...

Two Bedford School students sign first professional rugby contracts for Northampton Saints

The next stage of a professional rugby career beckons for two hot prospects from Bedford School who signed their first professional contracts with Northampton Saints this week...

Bedford Blues announce new forwards coach for 2024/25 season

With one more Championship game to go, against Champions Ealing, Bedford Blues have begun preparations for next season already and have this morning announced their new forwards...

Dramatic finale at Goldington Road as Bedford Blues steal key win against Knights

Louis Grimoldby's last-gasp drop goal gave Bedford Blues a dramatic 32-29 comeback victory against Doncaster Knights to solidify fourth place in the English Championship...

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