Wednesday 23 May 2012

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Fearn and Atkinson sign on with Blues

Bedford Blues have clinched the signature of recently-released Newcastle Falcons prop Darren Fearn, as well as bringing in fly half Mark Atkinson from Esher.

Fisher rejoins London Irish

Jon Fisher

Jonathan Fisher has rejoined London Irish on a two-year deal after spending the last year playing for the Bedford Blues

Hynes slams promotion system

Martin Hynes

The Championship play-off system will be revamped for next season but the only change that Bedford Blues coach Martin Hynes wants to see is definite promotion for the winners

Liebenberg to tour East Africa with England Counties

Stefan Liebenberg celebrates Josh Bassett's try

Bedford Blues scrum-half Stefan Liebenberg has been selected in the 26-man England Counties side squad for next month's three match tour to Uganda and Kenya

Blues' title dream dies as Welsh hold off late onslaught

Blues stars (L-R) Ian Vass, Don Barrell and Ollie Dodge are dejected at the final whistle

LONDON WELSH 17 BLUES 24 (30-27 agg): Bedford Blues put on a brave late charge against London Welsh but saw their season come to an end at the Championship semi-final stage for a second year running

Luke ready to use force and book final spot

Luke Baldwin

There is no panic in the ranks at Bedford Blues according to Luke Baldwin who believes his side will unleash the full force of their frustrations on London Welsh today (3pm) in their Championship play-off semi-final second tie after falling short in their opening clash

Irvine welcomes Championship shake-up

Geoff Irvine

Bedford Blues chairman Geoff Irvine believes the scrapping of the Championship play-off pool stages will improve English rugby union's second tier league competition

Blues snap up Gulliver and ex-Colt Armes

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Bedford Blues have signed Premiership players Ben Gulliver and Tom Armes for the 2012/13 Championship season

Eight Blues stars set for exit door

Sam Walsh

Bedford Blues have announced that eight players will be leaving Goldington Road this week as the club's plans for next term continue apace

Play-off final bid is mission possible, insists Rayer

Jon Fisher slams in a wall of London Welsh defenders

The equation for Bedford Blues is simple - win by more than ten points against London Welsh today and a place in the Championship final is guaranteed

Denis delights at Colts' record cup haul

Bedford Blues Academy are 2012 National Colt Cup winners

Bedford Blues Academy director Denis Ormesher hailed the composure his charges exhibited to claim a record fifth National Colts Cup in six years - and third on the bounce

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Ashton bemoans Tigers' injury list

Bedford Tigers are struggling with a mountain of injury problems ahead of their National Community Shield tie at home to Leicester Storm tomorrow afternoon

Orton sent off as East Mids trounced by Leicestershire

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East Midlands were hammered 78-14 at home by Leicestershire after being forced to play with 14 men for much of the second half as Bedford Athletic scrum-half Tom Orton was sent off for punching

Richbell treble equals Tigers record as they claw Wolves

Sam Richbell runs in under the posts

MK WOLVES 24 TIGERS 40: Sam Richbell scored a hat-trick to equal Bedford Tigers' all-time try-scoring record as they hit back from their opening day defeat with a seven-score victory over a spirited MK Wolves side

Lewis citing case dismissed

Ampthill Rugby Club

Ampthill RUFC player Nicholas Lewis last night (May 2, 2012) had a citing case against him dismissed by Rugby Football Union (RFU) disciplinary panel at the London Bloomsbury Holiday Inn hotel

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Walker's 'RIP Luton' sign celebration causes controversy

Jason Walker holds the sign with his York City team-mates

Former Luton striker Jason Walker has caused controversy by holding an 'RIP Luton' sign on York City's open top victory bus tour after they won promotion to the Football League

Final KO hits Luton for £1m

Gary Sweet consoles Keith Keane after the play-off final defeat

The controversial goal that left Luton languishing in the non-league for a fourth year is set to cost the club more than a million pounds, Gary Sweet has revealed

Neilson: There could be a big reshuffle

Greg Taylor consoles Jake Howells

Alan Neilson revealed that there could be dramatic changes to the Luton Town team next season, as 14 contracts are up - including his own

Gray completes permanent Luton switch

Andre Gray

Striker Andre Gray has confirmed made his Luton Town deal permanent in the wake of the club's 2-1 defeat to York City in the play-off final

George wants to stay at Hatters

George Pilkington heads away against Kidderminster

George Pilkington has pledged his future to Luton Town after their play-off final defeat to York City

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