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Bedford Town chase play off position facing Sutton Coldfield this weekend

Bedford Town have just four league matches remaining this season, needing positive results from them all if they are to retain their current play off position. Even if Bedford...

Bedford’s Skydive Recruitz place third in international skydiving challenge

Bedford's youth skydiving team, Bedford Recruitz have come third in an international skydiving challenge at Twinwoods Adventure, competing against adult...

Kempston Rovers’ captain, Shane Bush rescues Kempston Rovers

Kempston Rovers’ captain, Shane Bush, popped up in stoppage time to bundle home his tenth goal of the season to grab his side a well earned point against one of the...

Bedford move into fourth after destroying Dunstable

Bedford Town having last weekend climbed to fifth in the table - the final play off position, were keen to consolidate with a win at Dunstable Town’s Creasey Park Saturday...

Bedford Town FC bolster squad with mix of youth and experience

Bedford Town has brought in a mix of youth and experience to bolster the squad ready for the race to playoff football. The Eagles have had a busy transfer period over March...

Bedford Tigers fall short of pre-season opener

Bedford Tigers welcomed Eastern Rhinos to Great Ouse Way as both sides kicked off their preseason campaigns in what was a closely fought 20-24 loss for the home side...

Kempston register third league win in a row at Welwyn’s expense

Kempston Rovers produced a determined and gritty performance to come from behind against stubborn hosts at Hearns Way on a gloriously sunny spring afternoon yesterday...

Pre-season games for Bedford Tigers begin this weekend

We've all heard of Bedford Blues, the towns beloved Rugby Union side, but did you know that our town is also home to a successful Rugby League team...

Back to back wins for Kempston Rovers

Kempston Rovers recorded back to back league wins and clean sheets in the sunshine at Hillgrounds, with captain Shane Bush staking a huge claim for the player of the season award.

A few changes for Bedford Blues as “well-known” Pirates head to town

Mike Rayer has made five changes to the Bedford Blues as he gets the team ready for what he says will be an "interesting challenge" against Cornish Pirates at Goldington Road...

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