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Rory Ward of Bedford Blues runs into a tackle against a Blackheath defender

Bedford Blues rising up the table after fourth straight max points win at Blackheath

Bedford Blues are up to fifth in Champ Rugby after Fred Tuilagi's 79th-minute try added an invaluable bonus point to a 40-27 victory against new boys, Blackheath on Saturday (7 November)...
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Lucas Titherington and Ben Dufficy of Bedford Blues celebrate a try

Three in a row for Blues as second half burst ensures Hartpury victory

Bedford Blues soared clear with four tries in the second half as they completed a third straight maximum point victory in Champ Rugby with a 45-21 triumph over Hartpury at Goldington Road...
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Oisin Heffernan of Bedford Blues carries the ball into a Nottingham tackle at Lady Bay

Tuilagi and Adamson doubles help Bedford Blues to Nottingham triumph

Two second half tries apiece for Fred Tuilagi and Dean Adamson helped Bedford Blues to a valuable second consecutive maximum point victory in Nottingham on Friday night...
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Louis James and Michael Le Bourgeois celebrate a try wearing their pink Ladies Day kit, and Cornish Pirates players in the background

Bedford Blues break Champ Rugby duck with victory over Cornish Pirates

Bedford Blues are on the board after securing a maximum point 38-14 victory over Cornish Pirates in Champ Rugby's late Saturday kick off. All five of the Blues' tries came from a much-improved...
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Bedford Blues player crashes into a tackle with two Chinnor players

Bedford Blues humbled on home turf as Chinnor secure famous victory

Bedford Blues suffered back-to-back defeats in the opening two weekends of Champ Rugby for the second consecutive season as they succumbed to a heavy loss against Chinnor...
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Lucas Titherington of Bedford Blues with ball in hand, running clear of a Worcester defender

Bedford Blues lose Champ Rugby opener at Worcester

Bedford Blues' Champ Rugby opener ended in defeat as they lost comfortably at the home of reigning champions, Worcester Warriors on Saturday (19 September). Worcester ran in...
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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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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 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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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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