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Blues pull off shock to beat Leicester Tigers in group stage closer

Bedford Blues may have already been knocked out of the Premiership Cup, but they exited the competition with a mighty scalp, as they defeated Leicester Tigers 47-28 at Goldington Road...

Blues name side for final Premiership Cup game against Leicester

As final pool games go, they don't get much more difficult than 11-time Premiership champions, Leicester Tigers but Bedford Blues will be looking to cause an upset...

Bedford Ath survive spell with twelve to defeat high flying Rochford

Bedford Athletic upset the form book with a 45-28 victory over Rochford Hundred on Saturday afternoon in the Regional One South East Division...

Blues Women exact revenge on St Neots in cup victory

Bedford Blues Women produced a statement victory at Goldington Road in the RFU Junior Cup on Sunday afternoon as they scored six tries in a 40-0 demolition of St Neots...

Blues late show secure Battle of Bedfordshire spoils

This afternoon's derby between Ampthill and Bedford Blues may have been a dead rubber on paper, but the Bedfordshire bragging rights were on the line...

Eight changes for Ampthill cup clash as Baker makes debut

Louis Grimoldby is line to make his 50th appearance for Bedford Blues against his old side as Mike Rayer rings the changes once more in the Premiership Cup...

Kempston Rugby Club kick off Merit season with huge win

Kempston Rugby Club kicked off their Merit season with a convincing win at Cutler Hammer against Old Northamptonians...

Blues fight back to defeat Caldy at Goldington Road

Goldington Road finally welcomed the Blues back to competitive rugby on Saturday afternoon as they fought back to defeat Caldy in the third round of fixtures in the Premiership Cup...

Blues look to get on the board with Goldington Road opener

Bedford Blues will be looking to kick start their Premiership Cup campaign on Saturday as Goldington Road finally plays host to a competitive fixture as Caldy come to town...

Last minute drama gifts Northamptonians win over the Ath

It was another home defeat for Bedford Ath as Old Northamptonians jumped up to second in the league table with a late, late try...

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