9 November 2026

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Bedford’s Caroline Collie called up to England Rugby League squad ahead of World Cup

Bedford Tigers' Caroline Collie is the first woman to be called up to England's performance squad while playing in the Women's Super League South division...

Final push for the Eagles as mammoth Southern League season draws to a close

This Saturday is the annual 'Non League Day' with Bedford Town urging the local community to come to The Eyrie to cheer on the Eagles as they push for the league title...

Bedford Town FC player caught with half a kilo of cocaine faces 11-year jail sentence

A player for Bedford Town Football Club faces an 11-year jail sentence after being caught with half a kilo of cocaine. Rory McAuley, 31, pleaded guilty in October 2021 to being...

Bedford Town thrash local rivals Kempston Rovers to maintain four-point lead

The games continue to tick down for Bedford Town, who made light work of local rivals Kempston Rovers on Saturday to maintain their four point advantage over chasing Berkhamsted...

Blues storm to huge victory in season finale at London Scottish

Mike Rayer's 500th game in charge ended with an emphatic victory as Bedford Blues secured fifth place in the English Championship yesterday...

Bedford Blues dinner will celebrate “stellar” player Billy Twelvetrees

The Blues Marquee will host Billy Twelvetrees' long-awaited return to Goldington Road as part of his Gloucester Rugby Testimonial Year celebrations on Thursday, 31 March. The fly-half/centre...

500 up for Mike Rayer as Blues league campaign ends in the capital

Mike Rayer is due to celebrate his 500th game in charge of Bedford Blues, and he'll hope to do so in style as his side travel to London Scottish in the final league game of the season...

Bumper weekend for the ever-growing Bedford Blues Junior section

While Bedford Blues' league season comes to a close this weekend, the junior section have been enjoying increased numbers and participation at Goldington Road...

Coventry hold on to upset dogged Blues under Friday night lights

The final home league game of the season turned into a frustrating affair as visiting Coventry held out for a tight victory at Goldington Road...

Atkinson given captain’s armband for final Bedford Blues home game

Congratulations to Joe Atkinson who is given the captain's armband for the first time for Bedford Blues, as they finish their home league campaign under the Friday night lights against old rivals Coventry...

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