Official page of ‘Regional 1 South East’ club, Bedford Athletic RFC. Instagram: bedfordathleticrfc
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The 'Ath’ is based on Wentworth Drive in Bedford (MK41 8QA) and currently play in Midland 1 East, running 3 senior teams and 1 colts (U18) team. The impressive clubhouse and facilities regularly play host to weddings, parties, conferences, fitness classes and the venue is also used by Bedford Junior Blues (Under 6 to 16), Bedford Queens (Rugby Union), and Bedford Tigers (Rugby League).
26/04/2026
Thank you, Edd Rhodes 🤍🖤
After 5 years with the club, we say goodbye to Edd Rhodes who will move on next season.
📅 Joined the club 5 years ago
🏉 Head Coach for 4 years
💯 Over 100 games in black & white
🏆 Midlands 2 League Champions 2022
Your dedication, passion, and impact won’t be forgotten. Wishing you all the best with your next chapter 👊
21/04/2026
✨🏆 Awards Night Incoming! 🏆✨
Join us for an unforgettable evening as we celebrate the season in style at Bedford Athletic RFC! 🖤🤍
📅 Friday 22nd May
⏰ Doors open at 6:00PM
🍽️ 3 course meal
🎉 Award ceremony
🎟️ Raffle prizes
🤝 Open to past & present players
🎫 £30 per person
👉 Link for tickets is in our bio
20/04/2026
📸 | Match Photos
A few shots from Saturdays Playoff game away to Broadstreet 🔥
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19/04/2026
🏉 Man of the Match! 🏅
Congratulations to yesterday’s Man of the Match winner, Nathan Litchfield! 👏🔥
18/04/2026
Outstanding effort, but the boys fall short in today’s Play Off against Broadstreet.
17/04/2026
TEAM NEWS ⚫️⚪️
Here’s how the First XV line up for tomorrow’s play-off clash on the road. 💥
A big test awaits at Ivor Preece Fields! 🔥
🆚 Broadstreet
📅 Sat 18 April
⏰ KO 3PM
📍 Ivor Preece Fields
It’s knockout rugby now. Bring the noise if you’re travelling!
14/04/2026
NEXT UP ⚫️⚪️
Fourth in the league, but far from finished — the First XV head to 3rd-placed Broadstreet for the promotion play-offs.🔥
🆚 Broadstreet RFC
📍 Ivor Preece Fields
📅 Sat 18 April
⏰ 3PM KO
Your support is very much welcomed!
13/04/2026
🏉 Man of the Match! 🏅
Congratulations to Saturdays Man of the Match winner, Steve Smith! 👏🔥
12/04/2026
📸 | Match Photos
A few shots from yesterday’s 1stXV game away to Stamford.
A 29-24 loss to a well organised side 👏
10/04/2026
🚨 TEAM NEWS 🚨
Your final squads of the 25/26 league campaign! 🔥
FIRST XV
🆚 Stamford
⏰ 3PM KO
📍Hambelton Rd
WARRIORS XV
🆚 Daventry 2’s
⏰ 3PM KO
📍 Putnoe Woods
Your support is welcomed!
09/04/2026
🏉 Final Round Incoming!
A double-header weekend where both squads look to close their seasons’ chapters with purpose.
🦁 FIRST XV
📍 Hambleton Rd
📅 Sat 11 April
⏰ KO 15:00
Against Stamford.
Their final league matchup before the playoff road begins.
⚔️ WARRIORS XV
📍 Putnoe Woods
📅 Sat 11 April
⏰ KO 15:00
Versus Daventry RFC
Set on ending their campaign with a strong finish.