Rugby

Bedford Blues sign forward reinforcements as squad for new season takes shape

Mike Rayer's Bedford Blues side have made significant strides in strengthening their forward line, following a string of retirements at the end of last season...

No relegation possibility for Bedford Blues next season

There will be no relegation from Bedford Blues’ division next season and the 11 current Greene King IPA Championship clubs will be competing for a prized fourteenth Premiership spot...

Seven Bedford friends take on cycling challenge for ‘Harry’s Giant Pledge’

Seven friends from Bedford are "just getting it done" in the latest challenge in 'Harry's Giant Pledge', and the clock is ticking down to Bedford Blues' final game of the season...

Blues captain Sean McCarthy to retire at the end of the season

30-year old Bedford Blues captain Sean McCarthy will lace up his boots for the final time in Saturday's Battle of Bedfordshire against Ampthill, in front of the Goldington Road crowd...

Scrappy game ends with another Blues defeat in Nottingham

Bedford Blues looked to have stolen the game at the death only to be denied with the last kick of the game in a scrappy game at the windy Lady Bay...

Blues battle bravely but fall to high-flying Ealing Trailfinders

Bedford Blues hosted high-flying Ealing under the Friday night lights at Goldington Road and put up a strong showing; the final score of 17-40 flattering the visitors...

Brave Blues succumb to the Knights in entertaining affair at Castle Park

Despite a flying start, Bedford Blues were unable to halt a dominant second half showing from high-flying Doncaster Knights in South Yorkshire on Sunday afternoon...

Second half confusion reigns as Blues lose to the Islanders

A bizarre five-minute period in the second half was the deciding factor as the Blues hosted the Islanders at Goldington Road...

Bedford Blues put to the sword at impressive Cornish Pirates

Bedford Blues were looking for back-to-back Greene King IPA Championship wins in Penzance on Sunday lunchtime, but came up against stern opposition in the Cornish Pirates...

Blues withstand late Hartpury barrage to secure first league win

Bedford Blues secured a first league victory of the season under the Goldington Road floodlights, despite a late surge from a spirited Hartpury side...

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