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2025/26 Women’s Fixtures and Updates
The full league fixture list for Bedford Blues Women in NC1 East has today been revealed as the team prepare for a second campaign at this level.
Following a league re-structure, Blues Women have seen multiple changes to the division this Summer with more travelling in 25/26 compared to the last 12 months.
They will compete in an expanded eight-team league alongside Colchester Iceni, Harpenden Women, Ipswich Women, Stamford Women, Welwyn Ladies, West Norfolk Warriors Ladies and Wymondham Wasps Women.
After a competitive season in the league last term, Eddie Rennell’s team will look to develop even further with a mix of familiar faces and new opposition to test themselves.
All Women’s home fixtures will again take place at Goldington Road. All Season Ticket holders for Bedford Blues are entitled to FREE entry at all Women’s matches.
While we anticipate all of the coming season’s fixtures to take place on Sundays, all dates are still subject to change.
Both fixtures scheduled to take place in 2025, against Stamford (19th October) and Hitchin (23rd November) are already on sale with tickets saving 50% when purchased in advance online. Click here to purchase yours.
In addition to the league fixture list below, additional cup fixtures are scheduled to be announced in the near future. Pre-season friendly details will be notified on social media.
There are also a number of updates regarding the team ahead of the new season including the announcement that former Blue, Tim Clarke has taken on the role of Head of Women’s Rugby, replacing Abi Simpson, who will concentrate on her role as Head of Girls Rugby at Junior Blues.
As well as knowing the club as a former player and supporter, Clarke has direct experience of similar roles throughout his involvement with Bedford Queens Rugby Club and Bedfordshire County.
Eddie Rennell will continue to lead the coaching team as Head Coach, ably supported by a keen group of coaches, and looking to recruit a new Backs Coach.
On the pitch, the team have a new Captain as 23/24 Players’ Player of the Year, Kelly Hodgson steps up to skipper the side, ably supported by Emma Hunter as Vice-Captain.
There is still opportunity to join our thriving Women’s section ahead of the 2025/26 campaign. Contact Blueswomen@bedfordrugby.co.uk for details.
Full Bedford Blues Women fixture list (dates and kick-off times still subject to change):
Ipswich Women v BEDFORD BLUES WOMEN – 21st September
Harpenden Women v BEDFORD BLUES WOMEN – 5th October
BEDFORD BLUES WOMEN v Stamford Women – 19th October
West Norfolk Warriors Ladies v BEDFORD BLUES WOMEN – 9th November
BEDFORD BLUES WOMEN v Hitchin Ladies – 23rd November
Colchester Iceni v BEDFORD BLUES WOMEN – 14th December
Wymondham Wasps Women v BEDFORD BLUES WOMEN – 11th January
BEDFORD BLUES WOMEN v Harpenden Women – 18th January
Stamford Women v BEDFORD BLUES WOMEN – 8th February
BEDFORD BLUES WOMEN v West Norfolk Warriors Ladies – 22nd February
Hitchin Ladies v BEDFORD BLUES WOMEN – 8th March
BEDFORD BLUES WOMEN v Colchester Iceni – 22nd March
BEDFORD BLUES WOMEN v Wymondham Wasps Women – 29th March
BEDFORD BLUES WOMEN v Ipswich Women – 26th April
