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Great Bedfordian: Ken Parsons

This month’s Great Bedfordian is proud Kempstonian, Ken Parsons, the host of the wonderful Bedford Podcast. “I got frustrated at the amount of negative moaning on social...

Bedford Blues survive Cambridge scare to extend unbeaten Champ Rugby run

Bedford Blues survived an almighty scare from Champ Rugby's bottom club, Cambridge but eventually battled back to scrape a 29-28 win at Goldington Road on Saturday to extend their unbeaten run...

Bedford Blues salvage a draw from the jaws of defeat at Nottingham

Bedford Blues brought three points back from the Midlands on Friday night (28 November) as they managed to retrieve a 28-28 draw against Nottingham at Lady Bay in the eighth round...

Bedford Blues score fourth straight win with scrappy victory over London Scottish

Bedford Blues secured a fourth straight Champ Rugby win on Friday night (7 November) as Mike Rayer's side picked up maximum points with a 26-7 victory over London Scottish...

Bedford Blues battle back to edge Doncaster Knights on Halloween

Bedford Blues battled back from a 15-0 deficit to triumph 36-32 against Doncaster Knights at Goldington Road on Friday night, with a Dean Adamson brace among five Bedford tries...

Ten try Blues demolish Ampthill to jump into play-off spots

Bedford Blues found top gear in the latest instalment of the Battle of Bedfordshire on Saturday, scoring ten tries to thrash Ampthill 66-12 at Dillingham Park to ignite their Champ Rugby campaign...

Battling Bedford Blues lose out narrowly at old rivals Coventry

Bedford Blues battled hard, but ultimately succumbed to a painful 35-30 loss at old rivals Coventry in the second round of Champ Rugby on Saturday, marking back-to-back losses...

Champ Rugby season kicks off with tough test against Ealing at Goldington Road

After a pre-season lasting seven weeks and a build up to match, competitive rugby union is back at Goldington Road this weekend as Bedford Blues host reigning champions, Ealing Trailfinders...

Adamson scores one of eight tries in entertaining testimonial win over Blackheath

Dean Adamson was one of eight try scorers as the Bedford Blues winger celebrated his testimonial game in an entertaining 54-35 victory against a spirited Blackheath side at Goldington Road on Friday night...

Bedford Blues set for pre-season opener as club celebrate Adamson’s testimonial

The action down at Goldington Road begins earlier than usual as Bedford Blues stalwart, Dean Adamson celebrates his testimonial year with the honour of leading out his side in the pre-season opener...

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