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Second half blitz sees Blues to Battle of Bedfordshire victory over Ampthill

Bedford Blues scored four second half tries to secure another Battle of Bedfordshire triumph at Goldington Road on Friday night (6 February), beating local rivals Ampthill 35-13 in Champ Rugby...

Bedford Ath draw a blank in key loss at Broadstreet

Bedford Athletic suffered a meek 41-0 defeat away to Broadstreet in Regional Two Midlands East on Saturday (31 January), in what was a key match against their fellow rivals for a play off place...

Bedford Blues still second despite narrow loss at Hartpury

Bedford Blues remain second in Champ Rugby despite a narrow 18-13 loss at fellow play-off hopefuls, Hartpury on Saturday, in what was the Blues' fourth league loss...

Bedfordshire Super Vets raise money for Cure Parkinson’s in latest charity rugby venture

Bedfordshire's newest community rugby team were back in action over the weekend, as the Bedfordshire Super Vets renewed rivalries with their Hertfordshire counterparts, winning 56-44...

Bedford Ath narrowly beat Kettering to remain in play-off hunt

Bedford Athletic won a closely contested local derby at Kettering 15-5 on Saturday (24 January) to stay ahead of their rivals in the race for a Regional Two East Midlands play-off spot...

Bedford Blues battle back to maximum point victory against Coventry

Bedford Blues sealed their first victory of the new year with a thoroughly entertaining 38-31 victory over old rivals, Coventry at Goldington Road to maintain second place in Champ Rugby...

Bedford Ath beaten in key game at the top of the table

Bedford Athletic were beaten at home by league leaders Market Harborough 28-14. The visitors were the better side on the day and never lost control of a game in which they outscored their hosts...

Blues Women maintain top spot with convincing Harpenden victory

NC1 East league leaders, Bedford Blues Women continued their strong run of form - and their 100% league record - with a convincing 48-5 win over Harpenden Women on Sunday...

Bedford Blues lose ten game unbeaten run at in-form Chinnor

Bedford Blues' best unbeaten run in 28 years came to an end on Saturday (17 January) as they lost at in-form Chinnor for the second consecutive season, falling 27-17 at Kingsey Road...

Bedford Tigers create history with first ever Betfred Challenge Cup win

Bedford Tigers are just one game away from a tie against a Super League side, as they achieved their first ever victory in the Betfred Challenge Cup with a 36-6 success over Medway...