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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 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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James Lennon of Bedford Blues attempts to break away from a Cambridge tackle in a pre-season friendly at Goldington Road

Bedford Blues smash Cambridge to retain Baker Brothers Cup at Goldington Road

Bedford Blues ran in 12 tries as they retained the Baker Brothers Cup in dominant fashion on Friday night, beating National One side, Cambridge 76-5 at Goldington Road...
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Bedford Blues captain, Alex Day with the Bedfordshire Cup Sept 2025

Rugby returns to Goldington Road as Blues prepare for Baker Brothers Cup clash against Cambridge

Rugby union returns to Goldington Road on Friday night (21 August) as Bedford Blues kick off their pre-season campaign against last season's Champ Rugby basement club, Cambridge...
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Two burns survivors receiving therapy through the Katie Piper Foundation Image Katie Piper Foundation

Rugby legend Jason Leonard OBE to headline charity gala for Katie Piper Foundation

A charity dinner at Bedford Blues' CMC Marquee featuring rugby legend Jason Leonard and a unique auction prize, raising funds for the Katie Piper Foundation will take place in September...
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Bedford Blues announce extension to strategic partnership with Northampton Saints

Bedford Blues have announced an extension to their strategic partnership with Prem champions, Northampton Saints. Headlines so far include the resumption of the Mobbs Memorial match...
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Bird Brothers' Matthew Bird with their Great Taste awards for their eggs

Double-star success as Bedford egg producer honoured at Great Taste awards

Bedford-based egg producer, Bird Brothers, has been recognised at the Great Taste awards, with two double-star awards. The Great Taste awards are the world's largest and most trusted...
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Former rugby players, Mike Tindall, James Haskell and broadcaster, Alex Payne with two of Bedford's rugby fans

England rugby stars continue launch of new spirit range at Bedford’s Brewpoint

Local rugby fans were in for a treat on Thursday night (9 July), as former England stars, Mike Tindall and James Haskell were joined by broadcaster, Alex Payne to help launch their new gin...
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The Bedford Blues pitch at Goldington Road being prepared ahead of the Champ League play-off final on Sunday, 31 May 2026.Image: Bedford Independent.

Bedford Blues begin new Champ Rugby campaign at champions Worcester

Bedford Blues have learnt of their first opponents for 2026/27, as they look to go one better than last season's Champ Rugby final defeat to Worcester Warriors on the last day of May...
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