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Inside Bedford rugby: The Blues, recent results and rising stars

Rugby has been a part of Bedford for well over a century, and at the centre of it all sits Bedford Blues, one of the most storied clubs in English rugby's second tier. From the Junior Blues' grassroots...

Tight win against Olney caps multiple appearance milestones for Ath players

Bedford Ath were 41-31 bonus point winners over Olney, in a game that was significant for marking the 300th first team appearance for Ben Middleton as well as a milestone for two others...

Bedford Ath qualify for play-offs with smashing win over Oadby

The end of season play-offs await as a comfortable afternoon for Bedford Athletic saw them brush visitors Oadby Wyggestonians aside 78-7 on Saturday afternoon (7 March)...

Bedford Ath bounce back from blank to post huge win against Old Coventrians

Bedford Athletic bounced back from scoring zero points at third placed, Broadstreet to post 13 tries against struggling Old Coventrians in RFU Regional Two Midlands East...

Bedford Ath draw a blank in key loss at Broadstreet

Bedford Athletic suffered a meek 41-0 defeat away to Broadstreet in Regional Two Midlands East on Saturday (31 January), in what was a key match against their fellow rivals for a play off place...

Bedfordshire Super Vets raise money for Cure Parkinson’s in latest charity rugby venture

Bedfordshire's newest community rugby team were back in action over the weekend, as the Bedfordshire Super Vets renewed rivalries with their Hertfordshire counterparts, winning 56-44...

Bedford Ath narrowly beat Kettering to remain in play-off hunt

Bedford Athletic won a closely contested local derby at Kettering 15-5 on Saturday (24 January) to stay ahead of their rivals in the race for a Regional Two East Midlands play-off spot...

Bedford Ath beaten in key game at the top of the table

Bedford Athletic were beaten at home by league leaders Market Harborough 28-14. The visitors were the better side on the day and never lost control of a game in which they outscored their hosts...

Bedford Ath finish year on a high with comeback win against Peterborough

Bedford Athletic finished the calendar year with a 31-22 win at home to Peterborough in Regional Two Midlands East. They had to do it the hard way, coming back from a 22-12 half time deficit...

Column: Bedford Blues Foundation – Giving young people a new perspective through sport

Giving young people a new perspective through sport. After five years in operation, Bedford Blues Foundation is more determined than ever to help young people thrive. Since launching operationally...

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