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Everything you need to know about attending tonight’s England U20 v Italy in Bedford

The excitement is building and a sell out crowd of 5,000 people will be at tonight's England U20 v Italy at Goldington Road. Here's everything you need to know...

England U20s side feeling strong ahead of facing Italy at Goldington Road

Steve Bates, England's head coach, has named the U20s side that will face Italy at Goldington Road tomorrow night and says they're looking forward to playing in front of a Bedford crowd...

Goldington Road close to sell out for England U20s V Italy

Bedford's Rugby fans who have yet to get their tickets for tomorrow night's England U20s V Italy match at Goldington Road are being told to hurry up, as it's close to selling...

Blues re-sign key quartet for next season

Bedford Blues have started the building process for the 2019/20 Championship season by agreeing new deals for four players from the current squad.

Bedford’s Blanchet makes dream come true with first cap for Canada

The Blues’ backrower, Justin Blanchet, became another member to be added to the international honours board at Goldington Road...

Blues aim to return to winning ways away at Scottish

Bedford Blues make six changes as they look to return to winning ways in the Greene King IPA Championship when they visit London Scottish on Saturday afternoon.

Former Bedford School boy, Fraser Dingwall, takes England U20s captaincy

Former Bedford School boy, Fraser Dingwall, has been announced as captain for the England Under-20s for tonight's Six Nations opener against Ireland...

Bedford Blues head up the A1 to find Championship Cup semi-final spot

After what was one of the most exiting games of Championship Rugby last weekend, with Bedford Blues winning 53-52 against Coventry at Goldington Road, the boys will be looking to channel...

Bedford Blues seek a points draw as rival Coventry come to town

It was a tough encounter across the channel last week as Blues faced Jersey on their home turf, but now the boys are back at Goldington Road today they'll be looking to get a...

Breaking news: Lee Dickson to retire from Bedford Blues

Bedford Blues have announced that scrum half, coach, and former England international, Lee Dickson will retire at the end of the season. Dickson has had an incredible...

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