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Lacklustre Ath lose out at home in Harpenden basement battle

Bedford Athletic were well beaten 48-24 by Harpenden at home on Saturday, in a match which was crucial for the outcome of their season against a team in the relegation zone and once place below...

Bedford lose again as last minute penalty break Ath hearts at Shelford

Bedford Athletic lost again away to Shelford by 30-28, despite leading on four occasions throughout the game, but they could not hold on at the end with a late penalty resulting in a familiar losing scenario...

Bedford Ath lose out to strong Oundle side at Putnoe Woods

Bedford Athletic were beaten 28-7 at home by Oundle in a match against the favourites for the league title and a side who fielded six players with either Championship or National One experience...

Kempston Rugby open new Bedfordshire Merit League with tight win

September is traditionally the start of the rugby season in the UK, from grassroots to elite. And so it was for Kempston, taking to the pitch for the first time in the new season to open their account in the newly-formed Bedfordshire Merit League...

Defeat for Bedford Ath in opening game of the new season

It was defeat for Bedford Athletic in their opening game of the new season in Regional One South East going down 54-37 away to Southend as the hosts stretched their unbeaten record to 22 matches...

Two Bedford School students sign first professional rugby contracts for Northampton Saints

The next stage of a professional rugby career beckons for two hot prospects from Bedford School who signed their first professional contracts with Northampton Saints this week...

Already safe Bedford Ath suffer sixth straight defeat to Shelford

Bedford Ath suffered their seventh home loss of the season and the third consecutive match in which no bonus points have been gained, although Bedford Ath are safe from relegation...

Bedford Ath safe from relegation despite another narrow loss at Hertford

Bedford Athletic were beaten 33-22 at Hertford, but despite going home without a point for a second week in a row, the side are safe from relegation in Regional South East Division One...

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...

Harpenden see off Bedford Ath with second half try blitz

Bedford Athletic were eventually well beaten at Harpenden by 62-32 in the proverbial game of two halves on Saturday afternoon, but the Ath remain clear of the relegation places. ..

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