April 2018

Bedford Blues Championship season comes to an intriguing end on Saturday afternoon with everything still to play for as Richmond visit Goldington Road.

After losing the midweek encounter with Nottingham, the Blues know that the race for third place in the Greene King IPA Championship is still on and a bonus point win would secure the accolade for Mike Rayer's men.

However, Bedford know that they are in for one hell of a match against a Richmond side which has truly enjoyed its second full season in the league and have only won one less game than the Blues as Round 22 approaches.

Bedford Blues return to Goldington Road this Saturday for their final home Championship match of the season against Richmond in the End of Season Party (Kick Off 3pm).

Join the Blues to mark the close of another fantastic campaign with live band Blue Eyed Souls and post-match party, including player Q&A, as we celebrate a thrilling season with Mike Rayer’s men aim to seal third position in the table.

The home side will hope to bounce back from three defeats to cement the coveted third place with a bonus point victory required against a Richmond side that have lost their last three league outings.

Bedford Blues are delighted to announce that skipper Michael Le Bourgeois has been nominated for the Greene King IPA Championship Player of the Year Award.

The Greene King IPA Championship Player of the Year Award recognises the outstanding player from the Greene King IPA Championship during the 2017-18 season, as voted by the Championship club captains.

Speaking about his nomination, Le Bourgeois said: “It’s a huge honour and has definitely put a big smile on my face. To be nominated for this award definitely comes down to the terrific club environment at Bedford, and the exciting style of game we’ve played this season.

***AMENDMENT: Bedford Blues have been forced into a late change to the replacements bench after Alex Rae was ruled out of the trip to Nottingham. Huw Worthington comes in to take his place.***

Bedford Blues return to Championship action on Tuesday night when they head to Lady Bay to face Nottingham in the re-scheduled Greene King IPA Championship clash.

Snow put the kibosh on the original fixture which was meant to be played on Sunday 17th March, so just 72 hours after facing Ealing Trailfinders in the semi-final of the British & Irish Cup, the Blues take to the field once again with the prize of sealing third place in the league up for grabs.