Rugby

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Courageous Bedford Blues lose out to Newcastle Falcons

Mike Rayer's side led as late as the 70th minute at Kingston Park, but Premiership strength shone through as Bedford Blues lost out in the North East...

Eight changes for Bedford as Blues travel north again

Mike Rayer makes eight changes to the side that lost at Sale Sharks last week as Bedford Blues go on the hunt for a shock once again...

Bedford Ath ease past Letchworth despite red card

Going down to 14 men didn't deter the Ath on Saturday as the first team comprehensively saw off Letchworth...

Sharks comfortably see off Blues in Premiership Cup opener

Five first half tries set the Premiership finalists on their way to a convincing victory against Bedford Blues, with attention now turning to Newcastle...

Bedford Blues name squad for tough Premiership Cup opener

The task doesn't get much more difficult for Bedford Blues as they travel to Premiership finalists, Sale Sharks as competitive rugby union resumes...

Blues pre-season friendly promises high-instensity, live stream, and a new brew on the bar

All five new summer arrivals are in line for Bedford Blues' first run out at Goldington Road after Mike Rayer named them all in a 25-man rugby squad for Saturday’s home opener against Northampton Saints...

Blues to face Sharks and Tigers in newly formed Premiership Cup

The fixtures for the newly formed Premiership Cup have been released with a couple of huge ties for fans of the Blues to enjoy from the off...

World Cup winners launch new Bedford Tigers wheelchair rugby side

Bedford Tigers - the town's premier rugby league side - are taking a step into disability sport as they launch their brand new wheelchair rugby team...

Coventry storm to final day victory at Goldington Road

Over 3,200 were in attendance at Goldington Road as Bedford Blues closed out their season with defeat against a clinical Coventry side...

“Amici miei” – let’s get behind Italy at Goldington Road tomorrow night

International Rugby returns to Goldington Road tomorrow night, with England U19 and Italy U19 going head to head, and one Italian is hoping the chants of 'Forza Azzuri', will be louder than the rest. Louis Mann...

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