Bedford Blues

Bedford Blues survive second half Scottish comeback to post first win

Bedford Blues survived a second half Scottish comeback to eventually post their first win of the Greene King IPA Championship season...

Rayer rings the changes for Bedford Blues’ first home game of the season

Five changes are made for Bedford Blues as they welcome London Scottish to Goldington Road, looking to match their storming double over the side from the capital last season...

Rugby returns with Blues loss at Coventry while Ath pull off last-minute win

Bedford Blues were unable to break their Coventry jinx in their first Championship fixture on Friday night, but there was some cheer over at the Ath on the opening day...

Church bells, flags and flowers – How Bedford is paying respects to Her Majesty the Queen

Church bells across Bedford Borough will ring out at midday today (Friday) and flags will be at half mast as the nation mourns the death of Her Majesty the Queen. HM Queen Elizabeth II...

Bedford Blues kick off new Championship season under the lights at old rivals Coventry

Mike Rayer begins his 18th year in charge of Bedford Blues as they kick off the new Championship season at a ground they haven't won at since 2008...

Blues Foundation partners with University of Bedfordshire for new sport degree

The new partnership will allow University of Bedfordshire students in the sport faculty to gain valuable career opportunities while assisting in the Foundation's wider aims...

Friends and family celebrate as Sue Ryder art auction smashes fundraising target

Joanne Freeman's aim to raise £1,000 for the hospice that cared for her late husband, John, has been far exceeded thanks to an auction of his artworks. Prior to John's death in...

Auction in memory of local artist aims to raise funds for St John’s Hospice

This month, a collection of watercolour paintings by the late John Freeman - an accomplished local artist - go under the hammer to raise vital funds for Sue Ryder St John’s Hospice...

Bedford Blues legend Le Bourgeois returns to Goldington Road

It's been described as "the worst kept secret in Bedford", but the secret is now out as Bedford Blues legend, Michael Le Bourgeois returns as a player-coach for 2022/2023...

Five Bedford Blues players leave Goldington Road but Adamson re-signs

Bedford Blues have confirmed the departure of five players as they begin preparations for the 2022/23 season after finishing fifth in the Greene King Championship...

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