Rugby

Six best pubs to watch the Six Nations in Bedford (and one if you’re trying to avoid it)

With rugby's Six Nations Championship kicking off this weekend, it's likely that fans will be looking for the best places to soak up the atmosphere, so we've rounded up the six best...

Blues Women take huge step to promotion with win at Shelford

Today's convincing victory leave Bedford Blues Women with a 100% record in the NC3 Midlands (Central) division...

Bedford Blues Women launch free ‘Train with the Team’ programme

The six week rugby themed programme begins on 15th January and is completely free to attend...

History made at Goldington Road as Women open season with victory

There was an attendance of 400 at Goldington Road as the Women made their much-awaited debut at the iconic ground...

BMS secures England international for coaching team

The most capped rugby player in international history has joined Bedford Modern School (BMS) as a permanent member of their coaching staff. Rochelle ‘Rocky’ Clark MBE, who currently...

Nos’ Nosh no longer as Neil hangs up his apron

After 25 years, local legend Neil 'Nos' Thomas has decided to hang up his apron and retire as the Scrum Bar Kitchen at the Bedford Blues. Neil has been serving pre-match meals and...

Faces of Bedford: Emily Finney, Bedford Blues Women’s Rugby

The latest in our Faces of Bedford series features Emily Finney, a member of the newly formed Bedford Blues Women's Rugby team. Over to Emily, in her own words…

Mini Blues prepare for new season after pandemic lay off

While the men prepare for their return to a full rugby calendar, the 500+ members of the mini and junior Blues are also gearing themselves up for a return to the pitch...

Bedford Blues sign key player from local rivals Ampthill ahead of pre-season

Ampthill have gone toe-to-toe with great success against their close rivals in recent years, but this time round will have to do so without one of their key men...

Blues face trip to the Channel Islands as full rugby season returns to Goldington Road

With the exciting prospect of a full Championship campaign to come, Bedford Blues face some stern tests in the opening weekends of the new season...

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