Rugby

Top-flight footballers are 28% more likely to win with their fans cheering them on.

Home crowds improve a team or athletes’ chances of winning by 62%

KV Korfball Club in Kent have raised over £33,000 with easyfundraising so far

£7 Million and counting – easy way to fundraise for your local sports club

Cost-of-living crisis to breakdown stigmas around financial difficulty

Tommy Dunford and supporters at the summit of Snowdon.

Watch: Builder climbs 3,500ft mountain carrying tumble dryer on back

Billy Whiteside drove at 110mph during police chase before crashing.

Watch: Drug dealer drives 110mph in police chase before crashing

l-r Everyone Active's Sam Mason, Saracens star Sarah McKenna and Ampthill Girls Under-18

Everyone Active funds free rugby for girls at Ampthill Rugby Club

Bedford Blues in action at Nottingham - picture by B&O Press Photo.

Blues up to third after historic night

How a sporting mentality can assist you in the business world

Hawick Youth and Gala Wanderers game saw rugby's first own goal. Picture: Elliot Jack/SWNS

Funny footage shows world's first own goal - in a rugby match

Dean Adamson - 120 tries for Bedford Blues (Photo by Ben Roberts Photo/Getty Images).

Adamson milestone as he leads fightback for Blues

The gin range will reflect rapidly changing trends. Image submitted.

Bedford Sainsbury's store one of 52 to roll out Rugby star-inspired spirit

Created by Mike Tindall, James Haskell, and Alex Payne

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England v Argentina: How to watch on TV, kick off time

Coronation Street & Emmerdale airing times changed - why and when

Simon Palladino was given a unique send off after he died suddenly at the age of 69

Husband taken to funeral on a bus as part of unique send off

Bryn Hargreaves Credit: Monongalia County Sheriff’s Office/ SWNS

Body of former St Helens rugby league star Bryn Hargreaves found in US

Ireland face England today at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin in the final game of the Six Nations tournament

Ireland v England Six Nations 2023: How to watch

Referee Jaco Peyper will be in charge of the Ireland v England Six Nations game today at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin

Ireland v England Six Nations 2023 referee: Meet the man in charge

Referee Nic Berry will be in charge of the France v Wales Six Nations game today at the Stade De France in Paris

France v Wales Six Nations 2023 referee: Meet the man in charge

Wales No.8 Taulupe Faletau will win his 100th cap for Wales after being named in today's starting line-up against France

France v Wales Six Nations 2023 - how to watch

A Scotland fan waves a national flag as they enjoy the pre-match atmosphere prior to a Six Nations Rugby match at Murrayfield Stadium

Scotland v Italy Six Nations 2023 referee: Meet the man in charge

Matt Fagerson scored Scotland's fifth try in the record 35-7 win over Wales at Murrayfield. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

Scotland v Ireland Six Nations 2023 referee: Meet the man in charge

The Six Nations returns next week

Six Nations 2023 schedule: Next round of fixtures & how to watch on TV

France v Scotland Six Nations 2023 referee: Meet the man in charge

This year is the 24th edition of the tournament

2023 Six Nations Championship referees and TMOs for every game

Where is BBC Breakfast host Naga Munchetty? What happened to her & why was Charlie Stayt presenting alone?

Why did Naga Munchetty leave BBC Breakfast mid-show?

Martin Bayfield's Q&A tour

Former rugby union great Martin Bayfield’s Q&A tour

Our most popular hobbies revealed - from rugby to birdwatching

Swifts’ unbeaten start to the season ended at the weekend. Photo: Waide Allen

'Disappointing' day for Blues, Ampthill beaten by leaders, Swifts' unbeaten reco...

Rugby round-up

Duncan Browne

Dean Adamson. Photo: Getty Images

Bedford Blues beaten by leaders, another blank weekend for Ampthill and table to...

Charlie Beckett

Ampthill RUFC announce Club Captain for Championship season

Ampthill playing Bedford Blues in the Championship at the end of last season (PICTURE SUBWAY PRODUCTIONS PHOTOGRAPHY)

Double-header of pre-season friendlies for Ampthill and Bedford Blues fans

Kayde Sylvester

Talented Bedford School pupil selected for Saints Senior Academy

Dobbies is reopening 54 garden centres - here’s the full list

The DIY and garden store is opening up 20 of its stores on Saturday (2 May) (Photo: Shutterstock)

Here’s the full list of the 20 Homebase stores that have reopened in the UK

Fancy a free pint this weekend? (Photo: Shutterstock)

You can get a free pint of Guinness this weekend - here's how

Rail news

Reduced rail services on Northampton-Euston route because of hot weather

Throwing a stick isn't safe for your dog, warn vets

Carpetright

Jobs at risk at Carpetright as retailer eyes store closures

England house prices: how the cost of property has changed where you live

Alabama Rot.

Warning to dog owners aver Alabama Rot disease after dog dies

London Midland disruption

Rail engineers trying to fix problem causing London Midland cancellations

Bedford Blues in action against London Scottish. Picture (c) June Essex

Preview: Blues out to prove that they are up for the cup against Ulster

Rugby

East Midlands U20s lose out

Thumping loss for East Midlands as Ath’s Orton is dismissed

RUGBY: Leicestershire romped into the semi-finals of the County Championship Shield by scoring 12 tries as they trounced East Midlands 78-14 to win Pool Two.

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Players set for East Midlands

East Midlands face holders

Cup draw unveiled

Rugby: Biggy win friendly