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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).
05/09/2026
A tough afternoon at Woollam Fields as Old Albanians take a 42–24 win.
Plenty of positives to take and plenty still to work on as preparations continue ahead of the new season.
Thanks to Old Albanians for the game. 🤝
05/09/2026
𝗚𝗔𝗠𝗘 𝗗𝗔𝗬 🦅
Another pre-season test for the First XV as we take on Old Albanians at Woollam Fields this afternoon.
A good opportunity to keep building ahead of the new season. ⚫️⚪️
🏉 First XV v Old Albanians
📍 Woollam Fields
⏰ KO 3PM
Get down and get behind the boys.
05/09/2026
A strong pre-season test under the lights for the Warriors. 🦅
Hitchin 24-14 Warriors.
Plenty of positives to take, plenty to sharpen, and valuable minutes in the legs ahead of the new season.
Thanks to Hitchin for the game and hospitality.
31/08/2026
Pre-season continues with two more tests this week. ⚫️⚪️
Warriors XV v Hitchin
📅 Fri 4 Sep
⏰ KO 19:30
📍 Old Hale Way
First XV v Old Albanians
📅 Sat 5 Sep
⏰ KO 15:00
📍 Woollam Fields
Another important weekend of minutes, combinations and opportunities across both squads as we continue building towards the new season.
23/08/2026
📸 A few shots from yesterday at Putnoe Woods.
Plenty to build on as pre-season continues. 🦅
22/08/2026
A strong afternoon at Putnoe Woods. 🦅
Bedford Ath 46–33 Shelford
32 players fielded, plenty of valuable minutes in the legs and some really positive signs ahead of the new season.
Thanks to Shelford for the contest and everyone who came down to support.
22/08/2026
𝐆𝐀𝐌𝐄 𝐃𝐀𝐘 🦅
Back at Putnoe Woods.
⚫️⚪️ Bedford Athletic v Shelford
⏰ 3PM KO
21/08/2026
🦅 SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENT
Your Bedford Athletic squad for our first hit-out of pre-season.
⚫⚪ Bedford Athletic v Shelford
📅 Saturday 22 August
⏰ 3PM KO
📍 Putnoe Woods
Ready to get back out at Putnoe Woods and put the summer’s work into action. 💪
Get down and back the boys! 🦅
16/08/2026
📢 RFU UPDATE
The RFU have confirmed that the start of the league season has been postponed until the week commencing 21st September due to the current pitch conditions.
We’ll share updated fixture information as soon as it is confirmed.
Thank you for your continued support.
12/08/2026
Pre-season starts here. 🖤🤍
Our 1st XV & Warriors XV are back in action as we welcome Shelford to Putnoe Woods for our first pre-season test.
📅 Saturday 22nd August
⏰ 3pm KO
📍 Putnoe Woods
🏉 1st XV & Warriors XV
A first chance to put the summer’s work into practice and build towards the new season.
Get down and support the lads.