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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...
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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.
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Rovers frustrated after draw with Thame United

Kempston were made to settle for a point after a resolute display by ten man Thame. Thame United arrived at Hillgrounds sitting comfortably in the play off race, Rovers looking to pull away...
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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...
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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...
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Will Hooley meets… the Ouse Valley Eagles

We are spoilt for choice when it comes to sport in Bedford. Rugby and football dominate the headlines, but I decided to jump outside the box and discuss another oval ball game...
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Kempston come from behind to earn a point at home to Sutton Coldfield

Manager Tony Joyce had the luxury of naming an unchanged side from last weekend’s win against Barton, the first time Rovers have named the same starting eleven all season...
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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...
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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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Blues v Reds as Bedford face Jersey on their home turf

Bedford Blues face Jersey Reds in Round 12 of the Greene King IPA Championship later today, with a change to the starting line-up thanks to some injuries. Following a cracking but...
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