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New Signing Lydon slots into new look Blues side

Bedford Blues have named their 23-man squad to face London Scottish this Friday in the opening game of the decade under the lights...

Spicy Boxing Day scrap ends in another Bedford Blues defeat

The Blues were looking to kick start their league campaign on Boxing Day, beginning with a highly anticipated clash against local rivals Ampthill...

Bedford Blues set for Boxing Day bout

The first league meeting between the two teams sees Goldington Road sold out as Bedfordshire rugby fans come together in what is sure to be an enthralling encounter.​..

Another defeat results in cup exit for Blues

Bedford Blues hosted Coventry on Saturday afternoon at Goldington Road, hoping to make amends for the drubbing at the hands of Ealing Trailfinders last weekend...

Crunch game as Blues face Coventry

Bedford Blues return to Championship Cup action this weekend as they face Coventry at Goldington Road on Saturday afternoon. Despite a humbling result at Ealing Trailfinders last weekend...

Bedford Blues strengthen their pack with Samoan international

Bedford Blues have strengthened their back row for the Greene King IPA Championship season with the signing of Samoan international Alafoti Fa’osiliva. The 34 year old arrives...

Blues look for important win at Nottingham

Bedford Blues take to the road once again this weekend, as they head up the M1 to face Nottingham in The Greene...

Belligerent Blues go down to Fighting Falcons

On another wet afternoon, the Blues welcomed top of the table Newcastle Falcons to Goldington Road in a repeat of the 2013 Championship Final...

Blues welcome leaders Newcastle to Goldington Road

Championship rugby returns to Goldington Road this weekend as Bedford Blues welcome league leaders Newcastle Falcons to town on Saturday afternoon. The Blues head into...

Bedford Blues change six for Doncaster trip

Bedford Blues will be heading north again this weekend looking for a second win on the road as they take on Doncaster Knights in the Greene King IPA Championship...

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