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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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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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Michael Le Bourgeois bats away a tackle from Chinnor at Goldington Road in May 2026

Bedford Blues confirm home semi-final with battling victory over Chinnor

Bedford Blues sealed a sensational runner-up spot in Champ Rugby on Saturday (2 May), battling to a 30-28 victory over Chinnor, confirming a home play-off semi-final in English rugby's...
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Dean Adamson runs in a try against Richmond in April 2026

Another Adamson hat-trick helps Bedford Blues thrash Richmond

Another hat-trick for Bedford Blues winger, Dean Adamson helped Bedford Blues to a 52-33 victory over Richmond in Champ Rugby, as Mike Rayer's side took a big step towards a home play-off semi-final...
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Bedford Blues' Amena Caqusau holds off a Worcester tackle at the Sixways Stadium

Majestic Bedford Blues complete league double over Worcester Warriors

Bedford Blues once again completed a wonderful performance against Worcester Warriors, bouncing back up to second place in Champ Rugby with a bonus point 28-14 victory at the Sixways...
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Lucas Titherington with the ball against Cornish Pirates at Goldington Road

Bedford Blues take their chances to see off wasteful Cornish Pirates

Bedford Blues battled to a 36-12 victory against Cornish Pirates at Goldington Road to maintain third place in Champ Rugby, scoring five tries in an attritional affair against Cornish Pirates...
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Bedford Blues player against Cambridge at Ellgia Fields in March 2026

Eight-try Bedford Blues bounce back with convincing Cambridge win

Bedford Blues responded to an abject home defeat against Nottingham last weekend, beating Champ Rugby's basement club, Cambridge 50-21 on Saturday. Dean Adamson scored...
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Will Maisey for Bedford Blues tackled by two Bristol players

Bedford Blues arrange last minute trip to The Rec for Bath friendly

Bedford Blues have announced they will be returning to the home of the reigning Prem Rugby champions, Bath this Friday (13 March) in preparation for the final Champ Rugby stint...
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