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9 November 2026
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A Bedford Ath rugby player runs into a tackle against Hinckley

Bedford Ath lose narrowly against Hinckley despite second half comeback

Bedford Athletic suffered a narrow 40-38 defeat at home to Hinckley 2nd XI on Saturday (31 October). It was a case of what might have been for the Ath, who rallied in parts, particularly from...
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Stock image of Bedford Athletic rugby player from September 2025

Bedford Ath return to winning ways with comfortable victory at Old Coventrians

Bedford Athletic scored a routine win in Regional Two Midlands East away to winless Old Coventrians, winning 36-7. Their opponents, sitting in the bottom two sides in the league...
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Two of Bedford Blues Women's player embrace after another victory at Goldington Road

Bedford Blues Women surge to the top of Championship Two after three opening wins

Bedford Blues Women have started the new season in top form, scoring 147 points in three wins, surging to the top of Women's Championship Midlands Two. A 60-12 victory over Lincoln...
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A Bedford Athletic rugby player races clear of Shelford opponents

Bedford Ath surrender perfect record with comfortable loss against Shelford

Bedford Athletic were well beaten 41-12 at home by Shelford in Regional Two Midlands East on Saturday (17 October). Having been 7-5 ahead at half time, the side were blown away...
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(l-r) Alivia Usher-Harris and Bedford Independent sports editor Tom Carr Image Bedford Blues Women Bedford Independent

Bedford Independent backs Bedford Blues Women with player sponsorship

The Bedford Independent is extending its support of Bedford Blues by sponsoring women's team player Alivia Usher-Harris for the 2026/27 season. Alivia is a hooker for the squad...
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The Bedfordshire Barbarian Super Vets team scrum down with their Northamptonshire counterparts

Andy’s Man Club among the beneficiaries as Bedfordshire Barbarians Super Vets return to action

One of the county's newest community rugby teams returned to action on Saturday (10 October), travelling to Kettering to kick off the latest of their charity 'Vets' matches...
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A rugby player at the Man vs Fat initiative looks for a pass surrounded by players

Rugby club urges Bedfordians to fight the flab in Man vs Fat weight loss programme

A local club created for overweight men in Bedford is on the hunt for new members, as it looks to spread its wings and help more of the town's rugby-mad players get into sport, all while losing weight...
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A Bedford Ath player in red holds off a Stamford defender

Bedford Ath edge past Stamford to maintain perfect league start

Bedford Athletic fought hard for a well earned 24-19 victory against a tenacious Stamford team to maintain their perfect league start in Regional Two Midlands East. The result was a reversal of the...
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Stock image of Bedford Athletic rugby player taking a conversion in September 2025

Bedford Ath smash Nuneaton for their largest ever away victory

Bedford Athletic recorded their biggest ever away win in league history to triumph by 90-10 at Nuneaton. Scoring 14 tries in total and conceding just two in return, the result was never in doubt...
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A Bedford Athletic player tries to break clear of a tackle against Market Harborough

Bedford Ath edge Market Harborough to make winning start to new season

Bedford Athletic made a winning start to the new season in Regional Two Midlands East with a 35-29 victory against Market Harborough. It was a tough encounter against last season’s runners up...
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