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Bedford Blues face first trip in hunt for rare Coventry away scalp

Bedford Blues have started the new Championship season well with a 45-19 victory against Caldy on the opening day of the season last weekend, however the challenge has picked up a notch with matchday two...

Bedford Blues kick off Championship campaign with victory against Caldy

Bedford Blues' Championship season kicked off with a bonus-point 45-19 victory against Caldy in front of a bouncing Goldington Road crowd on Saturday afternoon, giving Mike Rayer the perfect start...

Friday night lights at Real kick off bumper weekend of local sport in Bedford

The phrase 'Friday Night Lights' is one usually associated with a cracking atmosphere at the home of Bedford Blues, Goldington Road, but for the first time, Real Bedford are hosting a Friday night game as they host Leighton Town...

Bedford Blues “remain optimistic” despite Championship clubs losing out on funding increase

Bedford Blues have said, "there is no need to panic" as a number of Championship rugby clubs heavily criticised the RFU this week after the sport's governing body announced a new funding deal for Premiership clubs...

Late burst helps Saracens secure pre-season victory against Bedford Blues

A late flurry of tries for Premiership heavyweights, Saracens helped them to a 47-17 victory against a belligerent Bedford Blues side under the Goldington Road floodlights on Friday night...

Bedford Blues name squad for Saracens fixture as pre-season picks up

Bedford Blues have named their squad for their second pre-season fixture at Goldington Road, as Mike Rayer and his team welcome Premiership opposition in Saracens with preparations stepping up a gear...

Bedford Blues begin new season with tight victory against Blackheath

Bedford Blues saw off a spirited challenge from National One side, Blackheath in their first pre-season game under the Friday night lights, scoring six tries in a 34-24 victory at Goldington Road...

Rugby union is back at Goldington Road as Blues name first pre-season friendly squad

Bedford Blues return to action this Friday night under the floodlights as they welcome Blackheath of National One to Goldington Road to kick off a new rugby union season with the first of three friendlies...

Bedford Blues face tantalising group in revamped Premiership Cup

Bedford Blues have learnt their opponents in the pool stage of the Premiership Cup this season with Bath, Bristol Bears and local rivals, Ampthill drawn alongside the Blues in Pool D of the revamped tournament...

Watch: Bedford Blues’ Mike Rayer looks ahead to another Championship season at Goldington Road

Come the final league game of the season at Caldy in May 2025, Mike Rayer will have been Director of Rugby at Bedford Blues for two full decades and a lot has changed at Goldington Road...

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