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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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Bedford Blues celebrate a try against Worcester Warriors at Goldington Road in December 2025

Stability beckons for Bedford Blues as retained list confirmed

Preparations for the new Champ Rugby campaign are well underway at Goldington Road, as Bedford Blues have confirmed that the vast majority of last season's squad have been retained...
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A packed stand for the Champ Rugby League semi final against Coventry on 22 May 2026. Image: Bedford Blues/Facebook

Opinion: Win or lose, this weekend proved Bedford backs the Blues and we’re all welcome in the ‘Blues Family’

Bedford Blues’ final against Worcester did not end as hoped, but it did not feel like defeat. Paul Hutchinson reflects on Goldington Road, the Blues family welcome, and why Bedford backs...
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George Worth of Bedford Blues attacks the Worcester defence in the Champ Rugby final

Blues heartbreak as Worcester Warriors win Champ Rugby title at Goldington Road

Bedford Blues were unable to win their first second tier title in 28 years, as Worcester Warriors spoiled the Goldington Road party with a 27-14 triumph in the Champ Rugby play-off final...
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Construction taking plane on the new EWR line Image EWR Co

Bedford Ian writes…

29 May 2026: Track record, Ealing eagerness, and Congestion Clark. Bedford Ian has been looking at recent goings on across Bedford Borough and tells us what he thinks of it all…
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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.

Goldington Road sold out ahead of Bedford Blues’ Champ Rugby final against Worcester

Bedford Blues have a chance of lifting English rugby union's second tier championship for the first time since 1998, as Goldington Road prepares for a sell out Champ Rugby final against Worcester...
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Bedford Blues celebrate a try against Worcester Warriors at Goldington Road in December 2025

Bedford Blues to host Champ Rugby play-off final after Worcester shock Ealing

Bedford Blues will face Worcester in the play-off final of Champ Rugby after the Warriors stunned Ealing Trailfinders in the second play-off semi-final, winning 34-29 in a dramatic finish...
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Bedford Blues thrash Coventry to secure spot in Champ Rugby play-off final

Bedford Blues are in to next Sunday's Champ Rugby final after an exquisite second half display saw them thrash Coventry 58-24 in a party atmosphere at Goldington Road on Friday night...
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Bedford Blues player scores a try against Coventry in January 2026

Bedford Blues prepare for crunch time as Champ Rugby play-offs come to town

Bedford Blues are all set for their "biggest game at Goldington Road in a decade" as the Champ Rugby play-off semi-finals come to Goldington Road on Friday night (22 May), against one of...
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