May 2018

East Midlands return to the home of Bedford Blues for the first time in the County Championship since 2004 this Saturday 12th May against Cheshire (Kick Off 3pm).

This weekend, the home county representative side face Cheshire in the second game of the 2018 County Championship. Both sides made losing starts to the campaign last week and will be looking to put matters right this week.

Several old faces familiar to the Blues feature in the East Midlands coaching set up with Paul Turner as Head Coach. He is assisted by Ben Gilliver in the forwards and James Pritchard in the backs.

Bedford Blues captain Michael Le Bourgeois has been named the Greene King IPA Championship Player of the Year at the 20th RPA  Awards which were held at Battersea Evolution tonight (Wednesday 9th May).

Having been pitted against Bristol Rugby fly half Ian Madigan and back rower Dan Thomas, Booj came out on top to scoop the illustrious award which has been won previously by the likes of Mark Bright, Jack Lam, Matthew Morgan, Juan Pablo Socino and Tim Streather.

Speaking at the Awards, LeBourgeois said: “I am absolutely elated to have won this award, and against two other outstanding nominees is truly amazing, it is such an honour.

Don’t miss Paul Tupai's Testimonial Match this Sunday 6th May at Goldington Road between Blues Legends and Saints Legends (KO 2pm).

With star studded names on both team sheets to mark the retirement of a real rugby legend, supporters are in for a treat. Matt Volland and James Pritchard will head up the Blues charge against Dylan Hartley and Bruce Reinhana for Saints.

Supporters can join the Bank Holiday Party post-match in the marquee with live music and DJ, as well as mixing with the players and reminiscing over the memories. A live auction and raffle will follow at 5pm along with a Q&A with selected former players.