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Blues change up for tough Ealing test in capital city

Mike Rayer has named his squad as Bedford Blues go in search of a first away victory at Ealing Trailfinders since October 2015 this Saturday. Following a...

Blues condemn funding decision as Championship Rugby in jeopardy

The rugby community was rocked this morning with the announcement from the sport's governing body, the Rugby Football Union, that the funding for the...

Exclusive: George Furbank talks about being Bedford’s newest rugby international

Former Bedford School boy, George Furbank, will continue his fairy tale rise to international rugby today, as he makes his second consecutive Six Nations start for England against Scotland in...

Bedford Blues name side for visit of Coventry

Mike Rayer has named his squad as Bedford Blues face old rivals Coventry under the Friday night lights at Goldington Road, hoping to make it three home...

Blues gain last-gasp victory against Jersey Reds

Bedford Blues were looking to extend their promising start to the calendar year as they hosted 4th placed Jersey Reds on a glorious if blustery day at...

Blues look for back-to-back home wins against Islanders

Mike Rayer has named his squad as Bedford Blues return home to battle Jersey Reds at Goldington Road this Saturday...

Blues look to continue 2020 winning streak in Penzance

Mike Rayer has named his Blues side to take on old rivals Cornish Pirates this Sunday at The Mennaye...

Blues boosted by two new contract extensions

Bedford Blues have been boosted by securing contract extensions for exciting young props Joe Wrafter and Henry Paul, who have featured regularly for the Blues in a turbulent season...

Two former Bedford School boys in England Six Nations squad

Two former Bedford School students have been selected by Eddie Jones for this year's Six Nations Championship, with the England head coach hoping to mastermind a return to glory...

Bedford Blues welcome Hartpury to Goldington Road

Bedford Blues have named their 23-man squad to face Hartpury this Saturday in the opening home fixture of the decade...

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