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Bedford Blues search for top four spot in rearranged Caldy clash

Three defeats in four league fixtures in 2024 have left Bedford Blues fifth in the Championship, and Mike Rayer will hope to mastermind a return to winning ways as his team travel to Merseyside...

Unlucky Ath narrowly lose out to league leaders Colchester

Bedford Athletic went down to a narrow 34-30 home defeat to league leaders Colchester, but claimed two bonus points in pulling further clear of Rochford Hundred at the bottom of Regional South East...

Cornish Pirates survive second half Blues comeback to seal famous win

Cornish Pirates remain in second place in the Championship table after holding off a spirited Bedford Blues comeback on Saturday afternoon, taking home all the points in a 27-21 victory...

Former Bedford School student Fraser Dingwall to make full England debut

The latest edition of the Six Nations gets underway on Friday night in a heavyweight clash between France and Ireland in Marseille but one former Bedford School student has Saturday afternoon...

Blues back in action in top four clash against dangerous Pirates

On many occasions this season, Mike Rayer and his Bedford Blues side have had to wait at least a fortnight to get back on the pitch but just eight days after the Blues saw off London Scottish...

Harpenden see off Bedford Ath with second half try blitz

Bedford Athletic were eventually well beaten at Harpenden by 62-32 in the proverbial game of two halves on Saturday afternoon, but the Ath remain clear of the relegation places. ..

Blues edge past London Scottish to jump to third in Championship table

Bedford Blues were back to winning ways on Friday evening as they edged past London Scottish in an entertaining Goldington Road affair under the Friday night lights...

Blues look to kick start 2024 against Scottish under Friday night lights

Bedford Blues haven't enjoyed the best of times in 2024 so far, but two home games inside eight days may well reignite their season, beginning with London Scottish who they face under the Friday night...

Bedford Blues Women win the league with victory over rivals St Neots

Bedford Blues Women beat old rivals, St Neots 21-7 at Goldington Road to secure the NC2 Midlands South league title at a celebratory Goldington Road on Sunday afternoon...

Back-to-back losses for the Blues with narrow defeat in Doncaster

Bedford Blues suffered back-to-back league defeats for the first time this season as they succumbed to a 26-20 loss at the home of Doncaster Knights, Castle Park...

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