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(03/01/2009) [Read More] Bedford Blues v London Welsh MATCH PREVIEW Five wins on the trot has been the perfect end to 2008 but as the new year starts the Blues will be looking carry their form on into 2009 with ... (02/01/2009) [Read More] Blues provide more festive cheer BY SIMON HUTCHINSON NEWBURY BLUES 0 BEDFORD BLUES 34 Bedford Blues continued their recent revival with yet another five point win this time away to Newbury. It has turned out to be a very Merry Christmas period for the Blues as they stretched their winning run to five ... (28/12/2008) [Full Report] Newbury V Bedford MATCH PREVIEW It's the Blues versus the Blues this weekend as Bedford make the journey across to Newbury for what should be an enthralling encounter as the hosts try to pick up points ... (03/01/2009) [Full Report] Blues bag points present BY SIMON HUTCHINSON BEDFORD BLUES 32 ROTHERHAM TITANS 18 Christmas came early for Bedford Blues as they took an important five point win from their game against Rotherham (20/12/2008) [Read More] Bedford Blues v Rotherham Titans MATCH PREVIEW With three wins on the bounce confidence around the Bedford camp will be high as they welcome Rotherham to Goldington Road for a tough pre-Christmas encounter ... (03/01/2009) [Read More] Blues on song again BY SIMON HUTCHINSON MANCHESTER 5 BEDFORD BLUES 25 Bedford made it three wins on the trot as they overcame a determined Manchester side who certainly didn't want to be embarrassed for a second time this season ... (13/12/2008) [Full report] Manchester v Bedford Blues MATCH PREVIEW Halfway through the season and Blues fans should be feeling pretty good as their team sit in fourth place in National Division One ... (03/01/2009) [Read More] Christmas comes early for rugby fans Bedford Blues fans will get an extra special Christmas surprise this week if they take a wander down to the Christmas Market ... (03/01/2009) [Read More] No repeat of last Christmas for the Blues BY SIMON HUTCHINSON IT was the proverbial tale of two halves yesterday afternoon as Bedford were forced to hang on to take all four points from a difficult encounter against Esher. At the break the Blues looked comfortable ... (08/12/2008) [Read More] Esher V Bedford Blues MATCH PREVIEW Last Christmas Bedford Blues suffered a surprising loss to league newcomers Esher and they will certainly not want the same thing to happen as they travel to Surrey tomorrow ... (03/01/2009) [Full Report] Remembering Blues saviour The memorial service for David Ledsom will take place at The Blues Marquee at 2.30pm on Thursday ... (29/11/2008) [Read More] Blues come through the fog to seal win BY SIMON HUTCHINSON Bedford Blues 17 Moseley 15 Pure determination helped the Blues snatch victory from the jaws of defeat in a fog-ridden match on Friday night. A last gasp try for Rory McKay levelled the scores before James Pritchard ... (29/11/2008) [Full Report] Bedford's Knight-mare end to blue week BY SIMON HUTCHINSON Doncaster Knights 50 Bedford Blues 21 The Blues certainly didn't turn up for the races today as they were dismantled by a hungry looking Doncaster side who dominated the game ... (22/11/2008) [Full Report] Doncaster Knights v Bedford Blues MATCH PREVIEW Few weeks go by when the Blues don't make a trip up the M1 and tomorrow is no exception as they travel North once again to face Doncaster Knights at ... (21/11/2008) [Read More] Bedford Blues v Plymouth Albion PREVIEW After three defeats on the trot Bedford Blues will see Saturday's encounter against Plymouth Albion as an ideal opportunity to get their season back on track ... (03/01/2009) [Full Report] Blues gutsy display not enough as Leeds take the points FULLTIME FROM HEADINGLEY Leeds Carnegie 19 Bedford Blues 8 The result may have gone against them but Bedford put in a solid performance against a well organised Leeds side who were a much better team than last weeks opponents the Cornish Pirates ... (03/01/2009) [Read More] Rayer: Let's hang on to what we got BY SIMON HUTCHINSON Bedford blues have done a fair amount of soul searching since last weekend's disappointing display against the Cornish Pirates as they prepare to head to Leeds this afternoon ... (03/01/2009) [Read More] Leeds Carnegie v Bedford Blues MATCH PREVIEW Following a disastrous performance against the Cornish Pirates last weekend a trip up to table-topping Leeds wouldn't have been the preferred fixture but Bedford need to get back on the horse and start playing the type of rugby they were when the season began ... (07/11/2008) [Full Report] Blue day as Pirates take points booty BY SIMON HUTCHINSON A miserable day off the field was matched by a miserable day on it as Bedford were well beaten by the Cornish Pirates ... (01/11/2008) [Read More] Bedford Blues v Cornish Pirates MATCH PREVIEW Close but no cigar is the simple evaluation of last seasons two encounters against the Cornish Pirates ... (31/10/2008) [Read More] Blues hoodoo in Nottingham continues By SIMON HUTCHINSON Nottingham 15 Bedford Blues 7 Bedford's wait for a win in Nottingham is set to continue for another year after the Green and Whites overturned a half time deficit to seal all four points at Meadow Lane today ... (28/10/2008) [Read More] Blues at heart of UK rugby debate BY SIMON HUTCHINSON The future of First Division Rugby (FDR) was at the top of the agenda during a meeting at Twickenham on Wednesday afternoon ... (25/10/2008) [Read More] Nottingham v Bedford Blues MATCH PREVIEW Bedford head up the M1 on Sunday afternoon to face the green and whites of Nottingham who have proved to be a bit of a bogey team for the Blues ... (24/10/2008) [Read More] Blues tickled pink by win BY SIMON HUTCHINSON IT may have been a day for charity but Bedford Blues weren't in a giving mood as they ran in eight tries against Sedgley Park Tigers yesterday ... (20/10/2008) [Full Report] Bedford Blues v Sedgley Park MATCH PREVIEW Bedford will be in the pink for tomorrow's game against Sedgley Park Tigers but despite all of the off field activity on Ladies Day the Blues will be looking to bounce back from a disappointing performance against Otley ... (17/10/2008) [Full Report] Blues out to shock opponents by turning out in pink jerseys Blue will turn to pink next weekend as Bedford Rugby Club holds a ladies day in aid of Breast Cancer Care ... (03/01/2009) [Read More] Bonus point for Blues despite dire display BY SIMON HUTCHINSON Bedford Blues 37 Otley 12 The Blues may have put in their worst performance of the season so far but they still managed to take five points from a poor game yesterday afternoon ... (11/10/2008) [Read More] Bedford Blues V Otley MATCH PREVIEW Otley make the long trip from Yorkshire to Goldington Road this weekend to face a Bedford Blues side who returned to winning ways last weekend ... (03/01/2009) [Full Report] Knight sent out on loan Bedford Blues have announced that promising centre James Knight has moved on loan to near neighbours Cambridge ... (03/01/2009) [Read more] Blues seal convincing derby win SIMON HUTCHINSON A win is a win but Bedford will be bitterly disappointed not to have secured a bonus point against a side who played the second half with just 14 players. ... (04/10/2008) [Full Report] Coventry v Bedford Blues MATCH PREVIEW Bedford could return to the top of the National League One table should they beat Coventry by more than three points at the Butts Lane Arena on Friday night ... (03/10/2008) [Full Report] Late penalty breaks Blues hearts BY SIMON HUTCHINSON Bedford Blues 23 Exeter Chiefs 26 Bedford Blues suffered a cruel first defeat of the season as Exeter stole all of the points with a late penalty ... (02/10/2008) [Full Report] Blues v Exeter MATCH PREVIEW For the second week in a row it is first versus third in National Division One as Bedford welcome Exeter Chiefs to Goldington Road in what is sure to be the biggest game of the season so far... (03/01/2009) [Full Report] Blues bash the Exiles BY SIMON HUTCHINSON London Welsh 23 Bedford Blues 32 Bedford came through an enthralling encounter at Old Deer Park to maintain their perfect start to the season. The kicking boot of James Pritchard and tries from Brendan Burke, Ryan Owen ... (27/09/2008) [Read More] London Welsh V Bedford Blues MATCH PREVIEW AN away day to Old Deer Park used to be something that Blues fans and players alike enjoyed, but this season - in just the fourth game - there is plenty riding on the outcome of this fixture ... (19/09/2008) [Full Report] Three out of three ain't bad BY SIMON HUTCHINON Bedford Blues 53 Newbury Blues 12 Bedford maintained their 100 percent start to the season by running in eight tries during a convincing win over Newbury ... (20/09/2008) [Read More] Bedford Blues v Newbury Blues MATCH PREVIEW Two games into the season and it is two wins with two bonus points - the perfect start for the Blues ... (12/09/2008) [Read More] Blues top the table after impressive Rotherham win BY SIMON HUTCHINSON This Sunday afternoon fixture had everything - wind, sun, rain and hail, plus another good win for the Blues with a bonus point. After two games of the season the Blues are sitting pretty at the top of National League One ... (07/09/2008) [Full Report] Blues look to take home form up north Bedford Blues head up the M1 to face Rotherham in what is sure to be an enthralling encounter. Following last weekend's demolition job of National League One newboys Manchester, the Blues ... (06/09/2008) [Read More] Rotherham v Bedford Blues MATCH PREVIEW Bedford face a tough first away trip of the season as they head off to Yorkshire to face Rotherham Earth Titan. A comprehensive victory over National Division One newboys Manchester ... (03/01/2009) [Full Report] Twelvetrees fells league new boys BY SIMON HUTCHINSON Bedford kicked off the start of National Division One with a nine try destruction of newly promoted Manchester at Goldington Road ... (30/08/2008) [Full Report] Bedford Blues v Manchester MATCH PREVIEW The waiting is finally over and the real business of National Division One starts with Bedford Blues receiving a visit from newly promoted Manchester ... (29/08/2008) [Read More] Blues win sets them up for season BY SIMON HUTCHINSON Bedford completed their pre-season schedule with another win but they were made to work for it. Six tries helped the Blues to an impressive looking score and a third win on ... (23/08/2008) [Read More] Blues name team to face Cambridge BY SIMON HUTCHINSON Bedford Blues have announced their starting XV to face Cambridge Rugby Club in their final pre-season game of the season ... (03/01/2009) [Full Report] Impressive Blues slay Dragons BY SIMON HUTCHINSON If last weekend didn't have the Blues fans excited about the coming season then this Friday night showdown certainly would have ... (16/08/2008) [Full Report] 'Tired' Blues notch up a hundred points BY SIMON HUTCHINSON Blues fans were treated to a try-fest in Norfolk as Bedford ran wild. The squad had spent the previous two days at an outdoor activity centre with director of rugby ... (10/08/2008) [Read More] Blues sign up Saint on loan Bedford Blues have turned to their near neighbours Northampton Saints to sign Phil Hoy on loan for the coming season. Hoy, a 20-year-old second row forward ... (03/01/2009) [Full Report] Blues reveal new strip Bedford Blues have revealed their new home and away kit for the coming season. Our exclusive pictures show new signings Gregor Gillanders, Ian Davey, Billy Twelvetrees, Ollie Dodge, Nick Walshe ... (04/08/2008) [Read More] Pacy winger just loves scoring tries BY SIMON HUTCHINSON With Alex Page and Craig Moir finishing their Blues careers at the end of last season Mike Rayer was quick to snap up Bath winger Ian Davey to fill the ... (03/08/2008) [Read More] Young Blue goes from colt hero to senior team BY SIMON HUTCHINSON Not every face in the Blues squad will be a new one this season as impressive centre James Knight makes the step up from the cup-winning Colts team ... (27/07/2008) [Read More] Old favourite is back for Blues BY SIMON HUTCHINSON Blues fans will be pleased to see the return of former favourite Ian Vass but they will have to get used to him playing in a different position ... (19/07/2008) [Read More] Twelvetrees - exciting by name and by nature BY SIMON HUTCHINSON Not only does he have a great name but big things will be expected of Billy Twelvetrees after he joined Bedford Blues from Leicester ... (19/07/2008) [Read More] Sacha looks forward to exciting season It's been a tough few months for Bedford Blues flanker Sacha Harding but things are looking up as he prepares to return from three months out injured ... (03/01/2009) [Read More] Blues man in hotseat Geoff Irvine has been named the new chairman of First Division Rugby ... (04/07/2008) [Read More] Welsh wizard to join Blues in hope of magic season BY SIMON HUTCHINSON Bedford Blues have continued to strengthen their squad for next season with the loan signing of Northampton fullback Will Harries. The 21-year-old Welshman, who can also play on... (01/07/2008) [Read More] Rayer fears for future of game after punch costs £40,000 BY SIMON HUITCHINSON A punch thrown during a 2005 game could have huge ramifications for every sports club in the country, according to Bedford Blues director of rugby Mike Rayer ... (21/06/2008) [Read More] Blues to bond in Norfolk The Blues summer training schedule has been completed with news that the squad will travel to Norfolk for a teambonding experience ... (21/06/2008) [Read More] World Cup glory in the offing for Blues new boy Bedford Blues' latest signing Gregor Gillanders will be hoping to claim the IRB Junior World Cup when England face New Zealand in the final ... (01/07/2008) [Read More] Dan's the man RUGBY Hooker Dan Richmond is Mike Rayer's choice as the new Bedford Blues skipper. He succeeds Matt Allen, whose illustrious Goldington Road career ended when he was not offered a new contract ... (03/01/2009) [Read More] Richmond a happy hooker as he takes over captaincy BY SIMON HUTCHINSON Few Bedford Blues fans will be surprised to hear that Dan Richmond has been named the new captain for the coming season ... (03/01/2009) [Read More] Grand Slam star set for Goldington Road BY SIMON HUTCHINSON Bedford Blues have confirmed that England U20's Grand Slam winning second Row Gregor Gillanders is poised to join the Goldingotn Road club on completion of his commitments at this months IRB Junior World Cup ... (03/01/2009) [Read More] All change for the rugby sets in transfer market BY SIMON HUTCHINSON The off-season has been busy enough for the Bedford Blues but there has been plenty of transfer movement all around National Division One. The highest profile signing has been Leeds Carnegie's ... (03/01/2009) [Read More] National Division One signings Here is the full list of National Division One signings so far with former or new clubs in brackets if known ... (03/01/2009) [Read More]	Rugby club tickled pink at raising £10,000 Rugby 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] Blues' Calendar Boys Female rugby fans will be in for a very merry Christmas this year when Bedford Blues release their new calendar ... (20/09/2008) [Read More] It's not all work, work, work... or is it? BY SIMON HUTCHINSON Bedford Blues have attended a Norfolk activity centre as they continue their preparations for the coming season ... (14/08/2008) [Full Report] Blues pitch in at training Bedford Blues returned for pre-season training on Saturday and were immediately put through their paces by new fitness coach Andy McLean... (03/01/2009) [Read More] Touch rugby a hit in Bedford Bedford 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 ... (03/01/2009) [Read More]