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Blues get ready to rumble with another top signing

BY SIMON HUTCHINSON

Bedford RUFC - Chris GoodmanMike Rayer has continued building for the Championship season by signing Bath No8 Chris Goodman...
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Shield final hero knows it will be a fight to regain his place

BY SIMON HUTCHINSON

Bedford RUFC - Ben Lewitt in the Powergen Shield against PlymouthBedford Blues welcomed back Ben Lewitt but the man who helped win the Powergen Shield in 2005 knows he has a fight on his hands to get in the team ... (26/06/2009) Read More [Full Report]


Blues to report back for pre-season

Bedford RUFC - James PritchardMost people haven't even left for their summer holiday yet but Bedford Blues players are already preparing to return to work ... (19/06/2009) Read More [Read more]


Welcome back Ben, goodbye Mouritz

Bedford RUFC - Mouritz Botha makes a tackleBlues fans will be saying hello to one former favourite and goodbye to a current one after Ben Lewitt signed from Northampton Saints and Mouritz Botha signed for Saracens ... (19/06/2009) Read More [Full Report]


Blues swoop for Aussie fly-half

BY SIMON HUTCHINSON

Bedford RUFC - Myles DorrianIf there was one key area that was pinpointed for strengthening in the Bedford Blues squad this season it was fly-half ... () Read More [Read more]


Try of the season competition winner

Bedford RUFC - Ian Davey scores a tryBedford RUFC - VideoThe votes have been counted and today we can announce the winner of the Bedford Blues try of the season competition ... (05/06/2009) Read More [Click for video]


Blues sign Saints lock Rae

Bedford RUFC - Alex RaeBedford Blues have continued to strengthen their squad for the first Championship season by capturing Northampton Saints starlet Alex Rae ... (02/06/2009) Read More [Read More]


Nexts season's fixtures confirmed

Bedford RUFC - Bedford BluesThe waiting is finally over after the fixture list for the inaugural Championship season was announced ... (30/05/2009) Read More [Click for fixture]


Premiership aces are on Blues' radar

BY SIMON HUTCHINSON

Bedford RUFC - Mike RayerBedford Blues director of rugby Mike Rayer is hoping to bring in two Premiership stars to complete his summer signings ... (23/05/2009) Read More [Read More]


Fielden not planning to warm the bench

BY SIMON HUTCHINSON

Bedford RUFC - Luke FieldenBig things will be expected from try machine Luke Fielden when he makes the relatively short journey from Cambridge for the inaugural Championship season ... (20/05/2009) Read More [Read More]


Blues confirmed for home unions cup

Bedford RUFC - Bedford BluesBedford Blues will be involved in a brand new 24-team British and Irish Cup that kicks off next season ... (09/05/2009) Read More [Read More]


Blues in sevens heaven

Bedford RUFC - Bedford Blues winning sevens sideBedford Blues capped off a magnificent season by winning the North Walsham Rugby Sevens tournament on Sunday afternoon, beating holders and Guiness Premiership top boys Leicester Tigers in the process ... (06/05/2009) Read More [Full report]


Colts blast Burton and claim third cup

NATIONAL PLATE FINAL

Bedford RUFC - Duncan TaylorBURTON 5
BEDFORD BLUES 52

For the third year in a row Bedford Blues Colts brought the silverware back to Goldington Road ... (05/05/2009) Read More [Full report]


Rayer looks back over a good Blues season

BY SIMON HUTCHINSON

Bedford RUFC - Action from last week's big finish to a great Blues seasonWith a long summer approaching Bedford Blues director of rugby Mike Rayer has had the chance to reflect on what has been a superb season ... (02/05/2009) Read More [Read More]


Blues' quest for sevens silverware

Bedford RUFC - Gregor GillandersThe season may be over but this weekend Bedford Blues fans will be able to see some of their favourites in action at the prestigious North Walsham Rugby Sevens - ... (30/04/2009) Read More [Read More]


Blues academy in innaugural sevens

Bedford RUFC - Bedford BluesBedford Blues' future stars are taking part in a brand new, innovative tournament set to become a big date on the rugby calendar in coming years ... (30/04/2009) Read More [Read More]


Nifty 50 is perfect send off for Blues pair

BY SIMON HUTCHINSON

Bedford RUFC - Rory MacKay scoresBEDFORD BLUES 50 ESHER 8
It turned out to be the perfect ten for Bedford Blues as they secured a third place finish in National Division One ... (28/04/2009) Read More [Full report]


Bedford Blues v Esher

MATCH PREVIEW

Bedford RUFC - Blues v EsherBedford are aiming to finish the season with a perfect ten as Esher make the trip from Surrey to Goldington Road ... (24/04/2009) Read More [Read More]


New boys from up the road

Bedford RUFC - Luke FieldenBedford Blues have travelled along the A428 to secure two more signings for next season. Top scoring fullback Luke Fielden and tight head prop Mike Guess have both agreed to sign ... (18/04/2009) Read More [Read More]


Blues bag Aussie fly-half

Bedford RUFC - Bedford BluesBedford Blues have bolstered their squad for the 2009/10 season with the signing of Coventry's 26-year-old Australian fly-half Myles Dorrian ... (16/04/2009) Read More [Read More]


Premiership swoop on Blues scrum-half

BY SIMON HUTCHINSON

Bedford RUFC - Karl Dickson sets off on a run for the BluesBedford Blues will be saying a fond farewell to one of their top players who has been snapped up by a Guinness Premiership club ... (16/04/2009) Read More [Read more]


Dickson try puts Blues on cloud nine

BY SIMON HUTCHINSON

Bedford RUFC - Karl Dickson on his way to scoring against Moseley MOSELEY 23 BEDFORD BLUES 26
Basic errors nearly cost the Blues victory at Billesley Common but they held firm to record their ninth straight league victory (16/04/2009) Read More [Full report]


Moseley v Bedford Blues

MATCH PREVIEW

Bedford RUFC - Moseley v Bedford BluesThe season has flown by already and tomorrow's game at Billesley Common marks the Blues final away day before the Championship comes into existence ... (10/04/2009) Read More [Read More]


A fitting tribute for rugby club legends

BY SIMON HUTCHINSON

Bedford RUFC - Tony MillsPlans have been revealed for a lasting tribute to two Bedford Blues Rugby Club stalwarts who died during the season ... (10/04/2009) Read More [Read More]


Baa Baas sprint to victory

BY SIMON HUTCHINSON

Bedford RUFC - Bedford Blues v BarbariansBEDFORD BLUES 45
BARBARIANS 76

Rugby fans were treated to a try fest at Goldington on Tuesday night as Bedford Blues and the Barbarians paid tribute to LT Col Edgar Mobbs ... (08/04/2009) Read More [Full Report]


Bedford Blues v Barbarians

FIRST HALF

Bedford RUFC - Bedford Blues v BarbariansIt would be fair to say that the Barbarians certainly enjoyed the use of the slope in the first half of this Mobbs Memorial Match as they ran in seven tries to Bedford's two ... () Read More [Full Report]


Blues team for Mobbs Memorial game

Bedford RUFC - Bedford Blues v BarbariansBedford Blues director of rugby Mike Rayer has announced a youthful team to face the Barbarians in the Mobbs Memorial match at Goldington Road tomorrow night ... (06/04/2009) Read More [Full Report]


Happy day as Blues breeze past Knights

BY SIMON HUTCHINSON

Bedford RUFC - Billy Twelvetrees scoresBEDFORD BLUES 42
DONCASTER KNIGHTS 20

Bedford took a giant leap toward securing a top four finish with a superb win over their nearest rivals ... (06/04/2009) Read More [Full Report]


Bedford Blues v Doncaster Knights

MATCH PREVIEW

Bedford RUFC - Bedford Blues v Doncaster KnightsTwo of National Division One's in form teams clash tomorrow as they try to cement a top four finish ... (03/04/2009) Read More [Read More]


Baa Baas bringing internationals to Blues

Bedford RUFC - Will Harries makes another break for the Baa Baas lineThree international players have been included in a strong Barbarians side for the annual East Midlands Mobbs Memorial Match against a Bedford Blues XV at Goldington Road on Tuesday April ... (01/04/2009) Read More [Read more]


Five try Blues in march to top four finish

BY SIMON HUTCHINSON

Bedford RUFC - Bedford BluesPLYMOUTH ALBION 14
BEDFORD BLUES 31

Bedford continued their rich vein of form with a fine victory in the West Country ... () Read More [Full Report]


Blues romp to victory

BY SIMON HUTCHINSON

Bedford RUFC - Ollie Dodge scoresSEDGELY PARK 0 BEDFORD BLUES 64
The Bedford steamroller continued to gain momentum as they ran in ten tries against a depleted Sedgley Park... (28/03/2009) Read More [Full Report]


Blues losing two players before the season ends

Bedford RUFC - Will Harries scoresBedford Blues have lost two instrumental players before the end of the current season ... () Read More [Read more]


Sedgley Park v Bedford Blues

MATCH PREVIEW

Bedford RUFC - Sedgley Park v Bedford BluesWith a massively successful month already behind them Bedford Blues go into tomorrow's fixture against Sedgley Park hugely confident, but also very aware that a banana skin could be on the cards ... () Read More [Full Report]


Brilliant Blues beat Carnegie

BY SIMON HUTCHINSON

Bedford RUFC - Bedford blues 27 Leeds Carnegie 24     BEDFORD BLUES 27 LEEDS CARNEGIE 24
Goldington Road erupted in ecstatic delight yesterday afternoon as Bedford Blues overcame the league leaders in an enthralling encounter ... (17/03/2009) Read More [Full Report]


Bedford Blues v Leeds Carnegie

MATCH PREVIEW

Bedford RUFC - Bedford Blues v Leeds CarnegieBedford Blues have been enjoying their rugby over the last few weeks and have ground out ... (13/03/2009) Read More [Read More]


Rayer given Baa-Baas reins

Bedford RUFC - Mike RayerBedford Blues director of rugby Mike Rayer has been named as coach for the Barbarians team that will face Blackheath on March 18. Rayer isn't the only Bedford name that will feature in the match ... () Read More [Full Report]


Blues spoil St Piran's party

BY SIMON HUTCHINSON

Bedford RUFC - Billy TwelvetreesCORNISH PIRATES 5
BEDFORD BLUES 6

One point was the difference in an action packed game in Cornwall which Bedford deservedly won ... (11/03/2009) Read More [Full Report]


Next season up in the air for Blues

BY SIMON HUTCHINSON

Bedford RUFC - Mike Rayer and Geoff IrvineWith only seven games remaining in National Division One, Bedford Blues still have no idea what next season holds ... (07/03/2009) Read More [Read more]


Cornish Pirates v Bedford Blues

MATCH PREVIEW

Bedford RUFC - Cornish Pirates v Bedford BluesRevenge could certainly be one word on the Blues minds as they make the long journey down to Camborne to face the Cornish Pirates ... (06/03/2009) Read More [Read More]


Fullback up against the world's best for sevens

BY SIMON HUTCHINSON

Bedford RUFC - James PritchardAs Bedford Blues prepare for next weekend's fixture against Cornish Pirates, fullback James Pritchard will be jetting off to Dubai to compete in ... () Read More [Read more]


Marston double helps Colts to next round

BY SIMON HUTCHINSON

Bedford RUFC - Blues' 15, McGregor wins the ball at a lineoutBEDFORD BLUES COLTS 22
TOWCESTER COLTS 6

Bedford Blues secured their place in the next round of the National Colts Plate with ... (28/02/2009) Read More [Full Report]


Billy makes Blues merry men

BY SIMON HUTCHINSON

Bedford RUFC - Dan Richmond celebrates Billy Twelvetrees' tryBEDFORD BLUES 23
NOTTINGHAM 16

Bedford put in a big second half performance to seal victory over Nottingham at Goldington Road ... (28/02/2009) Read More [Full Report]


Bedford Blues v Nottingham

MATCH PREVIEW

Bedford RUFC - Bedford Blues v NottinghamAfter the disappointment of going out of the EDF Energy Trophy last weekend, Bedford turn their attention back to the league and a difficult fixture against Nottingham ... () Read More [Full Report]


Last gasp penalty breaks Blues hearts

BY SIMON HUTCHINSON

Bedford RUFC - Will Harries dives for the lineExeter Chiefs 12
Bedford Blues 11

The Blues suffered Valentine's Day heartache in Devon but boy can they hold their heads high ... (20/02/2009) Read More [Read More]


Exeter Chiefs v Bedford Blues

MATCH PREVIEW

Bedford RUFC - Bedford BluesBedford attempt once again to make the journey down to Devon to complete their fifth round EDF Energy Trophy tie against Exeter Chiefs ... (12/02/2009) Read More [Full Report]


EDF Trophy quarter final draw

Bedford RUFC - Bedford BluesThe draw for the quarter-finals of the EDF Energy National Trophy was made at Twickenham today. If Bedford Blues defeat Exeter on Saturday then they have been drawn to play ... (09/02/2009) Read More [Full Report]


Rugby club mourns loss of a gentleman

BY MIKE GREEN

Bedford RUFC - Tony MillsIt's always a shock when a close friend dies. When you are 12,000 miles away it's like being run over by a truck ... (07/02/2009) Read More [Read More]


All the Blues can do is train

BY SIMON HUTCHINSON

Bedford RUFC - The Blues at an indoor training session at Riverside Tennis Club in Goldington RoadBedford Blues players were given a weekend off after their EDF Energy National Trophy fifth round tie against Exeter Chiefs was called off ...
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Exeter trip looking unlikely

Bedford RUFC - Bedford BluesBedford Blues EDF Energy National Trophy fifth round game away to Exeter Chiefs is looking unlikely following severe Blizzards that have hit Devon ... () Read More [Full Report]


Come on the Blues


Bedford RUFC - The recording session at the Gordon Arms in Castle RoadBedford RUFC - VideoRugby fans have recorded a song they hope will be adopted by Bedford Blues and here is the official debut ... (26/06/2009) Read More [Full Report]

Singing the Blues

BY SIMON HUTCHINSON
Bedford RUFC - The recording session at the Gordon Arms in Castle RoadBedford RUFC - VideoRugby fans have recorded a song they hope will be adopted by Bedford Blues. Around 50 people gathered at the Gordon Arms in Castle Road, to sing on a track called ... (13/06/2009) Read More [Click for video]

Blues ticket information


Bedford RUFC - Bedford BluesBedford Blues season tickets for 2009/10 now include 16 home matches
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Blues tackle smoke detectors


Bedford RUFC - Fire crew at Bedford Blues' Goldington Road groundBedford RUFC - VideoFirefighters have teamed up with Bedford Blues Rugby Club in an effort to save lives. At yesterday's National Division One fixture, Bedfordshire and Luton Fire and Rescue Service distributed cards which ... (25/04/2009) Read More [Read More]

Blues 42 Doncaster Knights 20

VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS
Bedford RUFC - Ollie Dodge gets away from his manClick here for match highlights of Bedford's important win ...
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Bedford Blues 27 Leeds Carnegie 24

VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS
Bedford RUFC - Bedford Blues v Leeds CarnegieGoldington Road erupted in ecstatic delight as Bedford Blues overcame the league leaders in an enthralling encounter
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Blues v Nottingham

VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS
Bedford RUFC - Will Harries scoresBedford put in a big second half performance to seal victory over Nottingham at Goldington Road ...
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Tackle abuse with Blues underwear appeal

BY SIMON HUTCHINSON
Bedford RUFC - Amanda SaxtonAnyone with unwanted underwear can now donate their smalls to Bedford Blues Rugby Club ... (21/02/2009) Read More [Read More]

Bedford Blues 32 London Welsh 33

VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS
Bedford RUFC - Will Harries sets up the first tryBedford suffered last minute agony at Goldington Road as a kick that would have won the game drifted agonisingly short of the upright ...
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Rugby club tickled pink at raising £10,000


Bedford RUFC - Pink day at Bedford Blues Rugby ClubRugby fans raised £10,000 for Breast Cancer Care last weekend. Goldington Road was transformed as Bedford players and fans traded in their normal blue shirts for pink as part of Breast ... (25/10/2008) Read More [Read More]

Blues' Calendar Boys


Bedford RUFC - Karl Dickson, Mike Howard and Sacha Harding flex their pecksFemale rugby fans will be in for a very merry Christmas this year when Bedford Blues release their new calendar ...
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It's not all work, work, work... or is it?

BY SIMON HUTCHINSON
Bedford RUFC - Bedford Blues during team bonding trip to NorfolkBedford Blues have attended a Norfolk activity centre as they continue their preparations for the coming season ...
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Blues pitch in at training


Bedford RUFC - Bedford BluesBedford Blues returned for pre-season training on Saturday and were immediately put through their paces by new fitness coach Andy McLean...
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Touch rugby a hit in Bedford


Bedford RUFC - Blues LogoBedford Blues Touch League is well under way with 22 teams competing to be the best in the town. Originally set up to give players the chance to improve their fitness ...
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