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Academy announce End-of-Season Awards ... ... see here
Blues announce 2008/2009 ticket prices:
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See Club news for provisional 2008/2009 fixture list:
Blues win National Colts Cup
BY SIMON HUTCHINSON, Beds on Sunday
Bedford Blues 33 Nuneaton 16
Denis Ormesher signed off as Blues Colts manager by leading the team to their second National Colts Cup in two years.
Tries from James Knight, Duncan Taylor, Tom Armes and David Kingsbury as well as the kicking boot of Luke Radley ensured that Bedford became the first team in the competitions history to retain the cup. More...
Colts win by 33pts - 16pts to retain National Cup ... here
Attendance League:
With the season now over the Blues finished 5th in terms of league attendance for this season which is a tribute to our loyal supporters.
In all there were 20 games staged at goldington road this season and for the first time this decade the total attendance topped over 45,000 people. This was a great achievement for both the loyal fans and the backroom staff plus volunteers that made it all possible. More...
Club Dinner:
The Annual Club Dinner was held in the Irvine Whitlock Marquee on Friday 2nd May. Guests were R.B. 'Bob' Taylor, President of The Rugby Football Union, Derek Watkins, President of the East Midlands RFU and the players. Guest speaker was Ian Robertson, BBC rugby correspondent and entertainment was provided by comedian, Russ Williams,
President's Cup Golf :
Former Players v Present Players - Report
The annual match took place at Pavenham Park GC on Wednesday, 16th April. The Blues suffered a major setback when Patso was forced to drop out with a wrist injury.
Groups were hastily re-arranged & the President sent out the captains, Cools & Straussey last. With the ground hardening up, the short game turned out to be very important. More...
Bonus Try Fund:
Details of this ongoing initiative along with photos from this years successful dinner with guest David Duckham. More...
SQUAD NEWS
Confirmation of Davis Arrival:
Brad Davis (pic below) put pen to paper over the weekend and is now confirmed in next seasons squad. Davis Said "I am really looking forward to the challenge, especially overcoming the infamous goldington road slope!"
"I enjoyed playing at Bedford for Plymouth and the Barbarians this season and hopefully I can add value to the Blues style of rugby"
Breaking News:
The Blues can today announce the signing of ex. Northampton Saints player Paul Tupai. (pic right)
Born in New Zealand and a Samoan international Paul arrives at Goldington road following his successful seasons at the now promoted local rivals The Saints.
The powerful back row forward begins a two year deal at the Bedford Blues where he is sure to make an immediate impact.
Director of Rugby Mike Rayer is also in the process of concluding a deal to bring ex. Plymouth and Gloucester fly half Brad Davis to the club. (pic Left)
A product of the Gloucester academy the Plymouth player also visited Goldington Road in March this season as part of the successful Barbarians side.
Vass Returns to Goldingotn Road:
Bedford Blues latest signing for next season is former favourite Ian Vass. Given the clubs riches at scrum half a change of club comes with a change of position as Vass will predominately be used as a fly half or centre.
The Blues have also continued to strengthen their team for next year by confirming that Australian prop Marco Cecere has extended his stay for another 12 months.
Cecere arrived from Rugby Roma just days before the start of the current season and has had a huge impact in the scrum. Injury has ruled Cecere out of action for several weeks but his contract renewal has bolstered next year's front line which already includes new signings Sam Walsh and Phil Boulton from Rotherham.