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

“There are still important questions to be answered” say Bedford Blues as rugby reacts to Prem ringfencing

Bedford Blues have acknowledged the "game needs change" but "there are still important questions to be answered", after the Rugby Football Union (RFU) confirmed an overhaul to the professional game...
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Shopfront of The Flying Cork. Image: The Flying Cork

Bedford Ian writes…

02 January 2026. Wine time, Fascist fantasy and No entry. 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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Commercial Director of Bedford Blues, Ben Howe at Goldington Road

Bedford Blues announce new Commercial Manager at Goldington Road

Bedford Blues may be making some personnel changes on the pitch at Goldington Road, but they are also welcoming new faces in the backroom team, as they welcome Ben Howe...
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Members of Bedford Tigers Men's and Women's sides

Bedford Blues’ Goldington Road to host Men’s rugby league match for first time

There's still seven games remaining of the rugby union season for Bedford Blues, but come the summer, attention will turn to the other code, with the powers that be at Goldington Road announcing...
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Bedford Blues in action against local rivals, Ampthill

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...
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Blues pre-season friendly promises high-instensity, live stream, and a new brew on the bar

All five new summer arrivals are in line for Bedford Blues' first run out at Goldington Road after Mike Rayer named them all in a 25-man rugby squad for Saturday’s home opener against Northampton Saints...
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Bedford Blues Women in action

Don’t miss historic rugby at Bedford Blues this weekend

Bedford Blues Women are preparing for a historic first-ever Saturday fixture as they head back to Goldington Road to face St Neots Ladies on 17 December (KO 2pm). Marking the...
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Blues Foundation Logo

Bedford Blues Community merges with Blues Foundation to create one team

The Blues Foundation was set up in 2020 and following huge success with charitable projects, the Foundation has now merged with Bedford Blues Community to continue their great work...
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Six best pubs to watch the Six Nations in Bedford (and one if you’re trying to avoid it)

With rugby's Six Nations Championship kicking off this weekend, it's likely that fans will be looking for the best places to soak up the atmosphere, so we've rounded up the six best...
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