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History in the making with Blues Men and Women facing Cambridge in double header

Bedford Blues are ready to welcome an historic occasion on Saturday as both the Men and the Women face their Cambridge counterparts in a double header at Ellgia Fields...

Blues and Bears put on a show in entertaining Friday night lights

Bristol Bears scored eight tries and Bedford Blues, five in a cracking affair at Goldington Road which the Bears won 54-33 on a special edition of the Friday night lights...

Special Friday night lights as Bristol Bears come to Goldington Road

Bedford Blues' Director of Rugby, Mike Rayer has named a mammoth 30-man squad for the Friday night visit of Premiership side, Bristol Bears at Goldington Road...

Bedford comeback not enough as Hartpury late try break Blues hearts

Alex Morgan's last gasp try for Hartpury broke Blues hearts in the Cotswolds as an enthralling Championship contest ended in defeat for Bedford in Gloucestershire...

Two changes as Bedford Blues travel away to the Cotswolds

Bedford Blues are back in action this weekend as they travel to Hartpury in the Cotswolds looking for consecutive away victories in the English Championship...

Bedford Blues search for top four spot in rearranged Caldy clash

Three defeats in four league fixtures in 2024 have left Bedford Blues fifth in the Championship, and Mike Rayer will hope to mastermind a return to winning ways as his team travel to Merseyside...

Cornish Pirates survive second half Blues comeback to seal famous win

Cornish Pirates remain in second place in the Championship table after holding off a spirited Bedford Blues comeback on Saturday afternoon, taking home all the points in a 27-21 victory...

Blues back in action in top four clash against dangerous Pirates

On many occasions this season, Mike Rayer and his Bedford Blues side have had to wait at least a fortnight to get back on the pitch but just eight days after the Blues saw off London Scottish...

Blues look to kick start 2024 against Scottish under Friday night lights

Bedford Blues haven't enjoyed the best of times in 2024 so far, but two home games inside eight days may well reignite their season, beginning with London Scottish who they face under the Friday night...

Back-to-back losses for the Blues with narrow defeat in Doncaster

Bedford Blues suffered back-to-back league defeats for the first time this season as they succumbed to a 26-20 loss at the home of Doncaster Knights, Castle Park...

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