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George Moncur and Louie Kudiabor wait in the centre circle to kick off the game against Spalding

Bedford Town earn landmark victory to advance in the FA Cup

Bedford Town have reached the third qualifying round of the FA Cup for the first time since the 09/10 season following Saturday's 2-1 home victory over King’s Lynn Town...
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CJ Kiala and Tom Hitchcock celebrate a goal after the former puts Real ahead in an FA Cup tie in Norfolk

Real Bedford squeeze past step five Harleston to progress in FA Cup

Real Bedford were put to the test against step five opposition in the second qualifying round of the FA Cup on Saturday before eventually progressing after a 2-1 victory at Harleston Town...
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Lucas Titherington of Bedford Blues with ball in hand, running clear of a Worcester defender

Bedford Blues lose Champ Rugby opener at Worcester

Bedford Blues' Champ Rugby opener ended in defeat as they lost comfortably at the home of reigning champions, Worcester Warriors on Saturday (19 September). Worcester ran in...
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Alex Day and Fred Tuilagi of Bedford Blues with the Champ Rugby trophy

New bonus points system confirmed as Bedford Blues prepare for Champ Rugby campaign

Champ Rugby has announced a new bonus points system will be introduced for the coming 2026/27 season ahead of the first round of fixtures due to take place this coming weekend...
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Bedford School's new rugby head coach, Fraser Dingwall sitting in the stands.

Bedford School confirm England international Dingwall as their new rugby coach

Bedford School have confirmed that Northampton Saints captain and England international, Fraser Dingwall is returning to coach the rugby first team, committing to a two-year contract...
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Howard Darbon collects his Service to Sport Award from Cllr Sarah Gallagher at the 2025 edition of the Bedford Sports Awards

The Bedford Sports and Physical Activity Awards are back for a 31st edition

The Bedford Corn Exchange will once again play host as the Bedford Sports and Physical Activity Awards return for a 31st edition. A total of 14 prizes are up for grabs across club, individual...
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Josh Allen (left) and Jordan Ponticelli (right) of Real Bedford celebrating a goal.

Allen and Ponticelli in the goals as Real Bedford fight back for seventh straight win

Josh Allen's eighth goal of the season and a fourth for Jordan Ponticelli ensured Real Bedford's 100% run in Southern League Premier Central continued with a battling 2-1 win against Redditch...
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Bedford Town's Josh Castiglione battles for the ball at Spalding

Bedford Town lose winning streak at promoted Spalding United

Bedford Town's winning run in National League North is over after a 2-1 loss at newly promoted Spalding United on Saturday (12 September). A goal either side of half-time from Spalding's...
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Bedford Blues' Louis James palms off a tackle from a Bath defender in their pre-season game against Bath

Bedford Blues lose final pre-season game against rampant Bath

Bedford Blues' final pre-season game ahead of the new Champ Rugby season ended in defeat, as they succumbed to a second half barrage from Prem heavyweights Bath, losing 76-33...
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Bedford School rugby players sprint out on to the Goldington Road pitch in their red home kit.

Bedford School against Rugby School attracts 2,000 fans to Goldington Road

Friday night (4 September) was a special occasion for all at Bedford School as the first team took to the Goldington Road pitch in front of 1,998 local rugby fans to face Rugby School...
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