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Bedford Blues learn Championship Cup fate as competition is rescheduled

Covid postponements have led to the Championship Cup being rearranged, with the final now rescheduled to the weekend of 21st May...

Sorry Blues fall by the wayside in Yorkshire as Knights stay second

Despite some first-half fight, second placed Doncaster Knights showed their class to deliver a fourth consecutive defeat for Bedford Blues...

Bedford Blues looking to bounce back at dangerous Doncaster Knights

Mike Rayer will be looking for a repeat of the opening home game of the season, where Bedford Blues saw off Doncaster with a fine 31-23 victory...

Rayer rings changes again as Bedford Blues look for first 2022 victory

Bedford Blues are yet to register a victory in 2022, and with Director of Rugby Mike Rayer making seven changes, the Blues are hoping to do the double over Hartpury...

Blues Women take huge step to promotion with win at Shelford

Today's convincing victory leave Bedford Blues Women with a 100% record in the NC3 Midlands (Central) division...

Last minute heartbreak at Richmond dents Bedford chances

A tight, well contested affair in Surrey was decided in the dying moments, with Bedford Blues unable to bounce back from defeat last weekend...

Five changes as Bedford Blues look to reignite campaign at Richmond

The 20-10 defeat in the Battle of Bedfordshire has seen Bedford Blues slip to sixth in the Championship table, as they travel to ninth placed Richmond at the weekend looking to keep up the heat on the top half...

Ampthill steal the plaudits in Battle of Bedfordshire clash

Ampthill have been in the Championship since 2019 and have proven themselves to be no pushovers against their more prestigious local rivals...

Battle of Bedfordshire reignites as Bedford Blues change seven

Bedford Blues are looking for the Battle of Bedfordshire double after a frustrating few weeks since their blistering Boxing Day victory against Jersey...

Bedford Blues Women launch free ‘Train with the Team’ programme

The six week rugby themed programme begins on 15th January and is completely free to attend...

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