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Women's NC1 East league table, showing Bedford Blues Women at the top.

Full table reads: -
Pos. Team P W D L Pts
1. Bedford Blues Women 13 12 1 0 61
2. Stamford Women 12 9 1 2 47
3. Colchester Iceni 11 8 0 3 43
4. Wymondham Wasps Women 13 5 0 8 29
5. Hitchin Ladies 11 4 2 5 28
6. Ipswich Women 12 3 0 9 15
7. Harpenden Women 11 2 1 8 11
8. West Norfolk Warriors Ladies 11 1 1 9 10

Women's NC1 East league table, showing Bedford Blues Women at the top. Full table reads: - Pos. Team P W D L Pts 1. Bedford Blues Women 13 12 1 0 61 2. Stamford Women 12 9 1 2 47 3. Colchester Iceni 11 8 0 3 43 4. Wymondham Wasps Women 13 5 0 8 29 5. Hitchin Ladies 11 4 2 5 28 6. Ipswich Women 12 3 0 9 15 7. Harpenden Women 11 2 1 8 11 8. West Norfolk Warriors Ladies 11 1 1 9 10

Women's NC1 East league table, including the Home Walkover victory for Bedford Blues Women, with Wymondham Wasps Women unable to field a full team.

Confirmation that Blues Women can't be caught!

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International Women's Day | Lucy Middleton reaches 50 Bedford Blues Women appearances.
International Women's Day | Lucy Middleton reaches 50 Bedford Blues Women appearances. YouTube video by Bedford Blues RFC

Spamming the timeline this morning! Honestly, I'm like a bus, you wait ages for me to make a post, then 3 come along at once 😁

Really good interview with our history maker Lucy, ahead of her 50th cap for Blues.

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Middleton becomes first to 50 Blues Women caps : Bedford Blues RFC As part of International Women’s Day celebrations, we’re shining a light on Bedford Blues Women fly-half, Lucy Middleton who will today become the first player in the team to reach 50 caps for the clu...

More on the momentous achievement by Lucy Middleton, who will today become the first Bedford Blues Women's player to make 50 appearances for the team! πŸ’™πŸ©΅πŸ’™

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Hitchin v Bedford Blues Women.
Old Hale Way | Sunday 8th March | KO 2pm.
Starting XV. 

15. Claire Cranfield 
14. Katharine Simpson 
13. Martina Sharp 
12. Hunter 
11. Berri Clarke 
10. Lucy Middleton (50)
9. Emily Wallbank 
1. Emily McBarron 
2. Elena Famiglietti 
3. Lauren Mason 
4. Elin Crabb 
5. Kelly Hodgson (C)
6. Jess Watson 
7. Laura Stephens 
8. Briony Shepherd 

Replacements. 
16. Millie Rennell 
17. Steph-Sarah McPhillips 
18. Angel Boateng 
19. Megan Solomon 
20. Lauren Freeman 
21. Jemma Langton 
22. Gem Cook

Hitchin v Bedford Blues Women. Old Hale Way | Sunday 8th March | KO 2pm. Starting XV. 15. Claire Cranfield 14. Katharine Simpson 13. Martina Sharp 12. Hunter 11. Berri Clarke 10. Lucy Middleton (50) 9. Emily Wallbank 1. Emily McBarron 2. Elena Famiglietti 3. Lauren Mason 4. Elin Crabb 5. Kelly Hodgson (C) 6. Jess Watson 7. Laura Stephens 8. Briony Shepherd Replacements. 16. Millie Rennell 17. Steph-Sarah McPhillips 18. Angel Boateng 19. Megan Solomon 20. Lauren Freeman 21. Jemma Langton 22. Gem Cook

Here is the Bedford Blues Women's squad for Sunday, away at Hitchin, on International Women's Day.

History being made by the 1st player ever to represent the team 50 times - awesome work, Lucy πŸ’ͺπŸ’ͺπŸ’ͺπŸ’™πŸ©΅πŸ’™!!

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Sunday, 22nd February 2926.
Women's NC 1 East. 
Bedford Blues Women v West Norfolk Warriors Ladies. 
H.W.O.

Sunday, 22nd February 2926. Women's NC 1 East. Bedford Blues Women v West Norfolk Warriors Ladies. H.W.O.

I'm hearing that West Norfolk Warriors Ladies have forfeited Sunday's game πŸ™

A shame that we don't get to play, but it's another 5 league points in the bag. Ahead of the remaining fixtures this weekend, Blues Women are now 11 points clear at the top of the table!

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Stamford v Bedford.
Hambleton Road - Sunday 8th February - KO 2pm.

Starting XV.
15. Emma Graham 
14. Claire Cranfield 
13. Martina Sharp 
12. Hunter 
11. Katharine Simpson 
10. Lucy Middleton 
9. Emily Wallbank 
1. Emily McBarron 
2. Kelly Deane 
3. Lauren Mason 
4. Catherine Chambers 
5. Kelly Hodgson (C)
6. Angel Boateng 
7. Laura Stephens 
8. Alivia Usher-Harris 

Replacements. 
16. Hanah Donovan 
17. Elin Crabb 
18. Elena Famiglietti 
19. Jess Watson 
20. Megan Solomon 
21. Niamh Ovey 
22. Gem Cook

Stamford v Bedford. Hambleton Road - Sunday 8th February - KO 2pm. Starting XV. 15. Emma Graham 14. Claire Cranfield 13. Martina Sharp 12. Hunter 11. Katharine Simpson 10. Lucy Middleton 9. Emily Wallbank 1. Emily McBarron 2. Kelly Deane 3. Lauren Mason 4. Catherine Chambers 5. Kelly Hodgson (C) 6. Angel Boateng 7. Laura Stephens 8. Alivia Usher-Harris Replacements. 16. Hanah Donovan 17. Elin Crabb 18. Elena Famiglietti 19. Jess Watson 20. Megan Solomon 21. Niamh Ovey 22. Gem Cook

Team news ahead of tomorrow's top of the table clash, away at Stamford.

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Sunday 01 March 2026.
Women's Intermediate Plate. 
Bedford Blues Women vs Beckenham Ladies.

Sunday 01 March 2026. Women's Intermediate Plate. Bedford Blues Women vs Beckenham Ladies.

Women's Intermediate Plate Quarter Final Draw.

Blues Women will be at home to the leaders of Women's Championship South East 2, Beckenham Ladies on Sunday 1st March.

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Emma Graham completed her hat-trick in the second half, and also took over kicking duties. The other Blues tries in the 2nd half were from Angel Boateng & Katharine Simpson. Grimbo converted all 3.

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FULL TIME.
Blues Women safely through to the Quarter Finals of the Women's Intermediate Plate, following a six try victory over
Chinnor Kites.

Blues 42 - 10 Chinnor

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Half time at Goldington Road.
2 tries from Emma Graham and 1 from Emily McBarron, with 3 conversions from Lucy Middleton sees Blues in the lead 21-0 against Chinnor Kites Women.

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Bedford v Chinnor.
Goldington Road. Sunday 1st February. KO.2pm.
Starting XV.
15. Emma Graham
14. Sophie Singleton-Sells 
13. Martina Sharp 
12. Hunter (C)
11. Gem Cook
10. Lucy Middleton 
9. Laura Stephens 
1. Emily McBarron 
2. Alivia Usher-Harris 
3. Hanah Donovan 
4. Niamh Ovey 
5. Jess Richards 
6. Jess Watson 
7. Megan Solomon 
8. Elena Famiglietti 

Replacements. 
16. Kelly Deane 
17. Lauren Mason 
18. Angel Boateng 
19. Elin Crabb 
20. Naomi Stockham 
21. Jemma Langton
22. Katharine Simpson

Bedford v Chinnor. Goldington Road. Sunday 1st February. KO.2pm. Starting XV. 15. Emma Graham 14. Sophie Singleton-Sells 13. Martina Sharp 12. Hunter (C) 11. Gem Cook 10. Lucy Middleton 9. Laura Stephens 1. Emily McBarron 2. Alivia Usher-Harris 3. Hanah Donovan 4. Niamh Ovey 5. Jess Richards 6. Jess Watson 7. Megan Solomon 8. Elena Famiglietti Replacements. 16. Kelly Deane 17. Lauren Mason 18. Angel Boateng 19. Elin Crabb 20. Naomi Stockham 21. Jemma Langton 22. Katharine Simpson

A number of changes to the lineup as Blues face Chinnor Kites Women in the last 16 of the Women's Intermediate Plate at Goldington Road on Sunday.

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15. Emma Graham 
14. Claire Cranfield 
13. Lauren Freeman 
12. Hunter
11. Sophie Singleton-Sells 
10. Lucy Middleton 
9. Emily Wallbank 
1. Emily McBarron 
2. Steph-Sarah McPhillips 
3. Millie Rennell 
4. Catherine Chambers 
5. Kelly Hodgson  (C)
6. Elin Crabb 
7. Megan Solomon 
8. Alivia Usher-Harris 

Replacements 
16. Kelly Deane 
17. Lauren Mason 
18. Angel Boateng 
19. Elena Famiglietti 
20. Jess Watson 
21. Gemma Cook 
22. Katharine Simpson

15. Emma Graham 14. Claire Cranfield 13. Lauren Freeman 12. Hunter 11. Sophie Singleton-Sells 10. Lucy Middleton 9. Emily Wallbank 1. Emily McBarron 2. Steph-Sarah McPhillips 3. Millie Rennell 4. Catherine Chambers 5. Kelly Hodgson (C) 6. Elin Crabb 7. Megan Solomon 8. Alivia Usher-Harris Replacements 16. Kelly Deane 17. Lauren Mason 18. Angel Boateng 19. Elena Famiglietti 20. Jess Watson 21. Gemma Cook 22. Katharine Simpson

Team news as Blues Women return to action at Goldington Road on Sunday, against Harpenden (2pm kick-off)

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Bedford Junior Blues, U10 & U12 all girls, Pitch Up & Play Rugby event. Sunday 1st February 2026.
Register your interest now.
Arrive by 12:30pm.
Games from 13:30 - 15:30.
Food and drink available.
Limited on-site parking.
Allocated pitches.
RFU accredited club.
Email: bjbgirls@bedfordjuniorblues.co.uk
Call: 07504 028058

Bedford Junior Blues, U10 & U12 all girls, Pitch Up & Play Rugby event. Sunday 1st February 2026. Register your interest now. Arrive by 12:30pm. Games from 13:30 - 15:30. Food and drink available. Limited on-site parking. Allocated pitches. RFU accredited club. Email: bjbgirls@bedfordjuniorblues.co.uk Call: 07504 028058

Bedford Junior Blues, U10 & U12 all girls, Pitch Up & Play Rugby event. Sunday 1st February.

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Starting XV.
Barnard Fields | Sun 11 Jan | KO 2pm.

15. Emma Graham 
14. Claire Cranfield 
13. Lauren Freeman 
12. Hunter 
11. Sophie Singleton-Sells 
10. Lucy Middleton 
9. Emily Wallbank 
1. Emily McBarron 
2. Steph-Sarah McPhillips 
3. Millie Rennell 
4. Angel Boateng 
5. Kelly Hodgson 
6. Elin Crabb 
7. Megan Solomon 
8. Alivia Usher-Harris 

Replacements. 
16. Kelly Deane 
17. Lauren Mason 
18. Elena Famiglietti 
19. Jess Richards
20. Martina Sharp 
21. Katharine Simpson

Starting XV. Barnard Fields | Sun 11 Jan | KO 2pm. 15. Emma Graham 14. Claire Cranfield 13. Lauren Freeman 12. Hunter 11. Sophie Singleton-Sells 10. Lucy Middleton 9. Emily Wallbank 1. Emily McBarron 2. Steph-Sarah McPhillips 3. Millie Rennell 4. Angel Boateng 5. Kelly Hodgson 6. Elin Crabb 7. Megan Solomon 8. Alivia Usher-Harris Replacements. 16. Kelly Deane 17. Lauren Mason 18. Elena Famiglietti 19. Jess Richards 20. Martina Sharp 21. Katharine Simpson

Team news as Blues Women return to league action away at Wymondham Wasps Women on Sunday (weather permitting)

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Pos. Team. P. W. D. L. Pts.
1. Bedford Blues Women 6 6 0 0 30
2. Colchester Iceni 6 5 0 1 25
3. Stamford Women 6 4 1 1 23
4. Wymondham Wasps Women 6 4 0 2 23
5. Hitchin Ladies 6 2 1 3 15
6. Ipswich Women 6 1 0 5 6
7. Harpenden Women 6 0 1 5 2
8. West Norfolk Warriors Ladies 6 0 1 5 2

Pos. Team. P. W. D. L. Pts. 1. Bedford Blues Women 6 6 0 0 30 2. Colchester Iceni 6 5 0 1 25 3. Stamford Women 6 4 1 1 23 4. Wymondham Wasps Women 6 4 0 2 23 5. Hitchin Ladies 6 2 1 3 15 6. Ipswich Women 6 1 0 5 6 7. Harpenden Women 6 0 1 5 2 8. West Norfolk Warriors Ladies 6 0 1 5 2

Now we have confirmation of the Wymondham Wasps Women v Ipswich Women result, here's the updated Women's NC 1 East league table.

Bedford Blues Women top at Christmas πŸŽ„

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Unconfirmed, but I'm hearing that Stamford drew with Hitchin today, so Blues women should be 5 points clear at the top of Women's NC 1 East, going into the new year.

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The clubhouse at Colchester Rugby Club.

The clubhouse at Colchester Rugby Club.

We've made it to Essex.

#COYB #BluesFamily #BedfordIsBlue

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Colchester Iceni vs Bedford Blues Women. 
Raven Park : Sunday 14th December : 2pm kick-off.
Starting XV.

15. Emma Graham 
14. Claire Cranfield 
13. Lauren Freeman 
12. Hunter 
11. Berri Clarke 
10. Lucy Middleton 
9. Emily Wallbank 
1. Emily McBarron 
2. Kelly Deane
3. Millie Rennell 
4. Catherine Chambers 
5. Kelly Hodgson 
6. Megan Solomon 
7. Laura Stephens 
8. Alivia Usher-Harris 

Replacements. 
16. Lauren Mason 
17. Steph-Sarah McPhillips 
18. Elin Crabb 
19. Angel Boateng 
20. Jess Watson
21. Elena Famiglietti 
22. Sophie Singleton-Sells 

Colchester | Final game of 2025 for Bedford Blues Women on Sunday, who make one change for a 1st v 2nd battle in Essex.

Colchester Iceni vs Bedford Blues Women. Raven Park : Sunday 14th December : 2pm kick-off. Starting XV. 15. Emma Graham 14. Claire Cranfield 13. Lauren Freeman 12. Hunter 11. Berri Clarke 10. Lucy Middleton 9. Emily Wallbank 1. Emily McBarron 2. Kelly Deane 3. Millie Rennell 4. Catherine Chambers 5. Kelly Hodgson 6. Megan Solomon 7. Laura Stephens 8. Alivia Usher-Harris Replacements. 16. Lauren Mason 17. Steph-Sarah McPhillips 18. Elin Crabb 19. Angel Boateng 20. Jess Watson 21. Elena Famiglietti 22. Sophie Singleton-Sells Colchester | Final game of 2025 for Bedford Blues Women on Sunday, who make one change for a 1st v 2nd battle in Essex.

Team news ahead of Sunday's massive Women's NC 1 East fixture away at Colchester Iceni.

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Colchester Iceni v Bedford Blues Women.
Sunday 14 December 2025, 14:00.
Women's NC 1 East.

Colchester Iceni v Bedford Blues Women. Sunday 14 December 2025, 14:00. Women's NC 1 East.

It feels like a long time since I last said it, but at last, it's game week! A massive clash coming up on Sunday with 2nd v 1st both trying to defend 100% records this season. Something's got to give!

#BluesFamily #BedfordisBlue #COYB.

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Starting XV.
15. Emma Graham.
14. Claire Cranfield. 
13. Lauren Freeman. 
12. Hunter. 
11. Berri Clarke. 
10. Lucy Middleton. 
9. Emily Wallbank. 
1. Emily McBarron. 
2. Kelly Deane.
3. Millie Rennell. 
4. Catherine Chambers. 
5. Kelly Hodgson. 
6. Briony Shepherd. 
7. Laura Stephens. 
8. Alivia Usher-Harris. 

Replacements. 
16. Steph-Sarah McPhillips. 
17. Lauren Mason. 
18. Hanah Donovan. 
19. Angel Boateng. 
20. Elin Crabb.
21. Megan Solomon. 
22. Sophie Singleton-Sells.

Starting XV. 15. Emma Graham. 14. Claire Cranfield. 13. Lauren Freeman. 12. Hunter. 11. Berri Clarke. 10. Lucy Middleton. 9. Emily Wallbank. 1. Emily McBarron. 2. Kelly Deane. 3. Millie Rennell. 4. Catherine Chambers. 5. Kelly Hodgson. 6. Briony Shepherd. 7. Laura Stephens. 8. Alivia Usher-Harris. Replacements. 16. Steph-Sarah McPhillips. 17. Lauren Mason. 18. Hanah Donovan. 19. Angel Boateng. 20. Elin Crabb. 21. Megan Solomon. 22. Sophie Singleton-Sells.

Team news ahead of Sunday's fixture at home to Hitchin.

An unchanged starting lineup for the final home fixture of 2025!

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Sunday, 23 November 2025.

Women's NC 1 East.

Bedford Blues Women vs Hitchin Ladies.

Sunday, 23 November 2025. Women's NC 1 East. Bedford Blues Women vs Hitchin Ladies.

Not long until Blues Women's next home game, and it's a bit of a local derby against Hitchin Ladies (2pm KO).

Team news to follow...

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***Fixture update***

Blues Women's final game of the season, at home to Ipswich has been brought forward by 24 hours, to Saturday 25th April (KO 2pm).

The men are without a fixture that weekend, so I'm hoping for a bumper crowd!

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Player awards from Sunday's win away to West Norfolk Warriors.

FOTM: Alivia Harris
BOTM: Emma Graham
POTM (picked by opposition): Claire Cranfield

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Blues women throw in at the lineout away at West Norfolk.

Blues women throw in at the lineout away at West Norfolk.

F/T West Norfolk 5 - 43 Bedford Blues.

A Berri Clarke try and a penalty try in the 2nd half for Blues, adding to CC's hat-trick and Grimbo's 2 tries.

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The clubhouse at West Norfolk Warriors RUFC.

The clubhouse at West Norfolk Warriors RUFC.

We're in Norfolk, ready for a return to NC 1 league action (3pm kick-off)

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Bedford Blues Women - Starting XV.
Gate House Lane | Sunday 9 November | KO 3pm.

15. Emma Graham 
14. Berri Clarke 
13. Lauren Freeman 
12. Hunter 
11. Claire Cranfield 
10. Lucy Middleton 
9. Emily Wallbank 
1. Emily McBarron 
2. Kelly O'Flaherty 
3. Millie Rennell 
4. Kelly Hodgson 
5. Catherine Chambers 
6. Briony Shepherd 
7. Laura Stephens 
8. Alivia Usher-Harris 

Replacements. 
16. Steph-Sarah McPhillips 
17. Lauren Mason 
18. Angel Boateng 
19. Elin Crabb
20. Megan Solomon 
21. Naomi Stockham 
22. Sophie Singleton-Sells

Bedford Blues Women - Starting XV. Gate House Lane | Sunday 9 November | KO 3pm. 15. Emma Graham 14. Berri Clarke 13. Lauren Freeman 12. Hunter 11. Claire Cranfield 10. Lucy Middleton 9. Emily Wallbank 1. Emily McBarron 2. Kelly O'Flaherty 3. Millie Rennell 4. Kelly Hodgson 5. Catherine Chambers 6. Briony Shepherd 7. Laura Stephens 8. Alivia Usher-Harris Replacements. 16. Steph-Sarah McPhillips 17. Lauren Mason 18. Angel Boateng 19. Elin Crabb 20. Megan Solomon 21. Naomi Stockham 22. Sophie Singleton-Sells

Team news (at last) for tomorrow's fixture, away in King's Lynn.

Great to see that Angel is back in the squad after the injury picked up against Harpenden a few weeks ago.

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West Norfolk Warriors Ladies v Bedford Blues Women.
Sunday 9 November 2025.
Women's NC 1 East

West Norfolk Warriors Ladies v Bedford Blues Women. Sunday 9 November 2025. Women's NC 1 East

Blues Women return to league action tomorrow as they make the trip to King's Lynn to face West Norfolk Warriors Ladies.

I'm still waiting for team news, so stay tuned for that!

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A photo of Bedford Blues rugby ground, Goldington Road. The picture is taken from the western end of the pitch, looking down the infamous slope! The "Burrow at the Blues" and the main stand can be seen on the right-hand side.

A photo of Bedford Blues rugby ground, Goldington Road. The picture is taken from the western end of the pitch, looking down the infamous slope! The "Burrow at the Blues" and the main stand can be seen on the right-hand side.

Home πŸ’™πŸ©΅πŸ’™

Just a few hours until the Bedford Blues Women run out onto the Goldington Road turf again.

It's been far too long!

Blues v Stamford - 19th October 2025 - 14:00.

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Harpenden and Bedford Blues women's teams congratulating each other after a hard fought win for Bedford. The scoreboard shows that the final score was Harpenden 14, Bedford 43.

Harpenden and Bedford Blues women's teams congratulating each other after a hard fought win for Bedford. The scoreboard shows that the final score was Harpenden 14, Bedford 43.

Great win for Blues Women, 14 - 43 away at Harpenden.

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