History
Rugby league was played in Bedford from 1997 until the summer of 2002 under the control of the Bedford Swifts rugby union club who operated a league team in the Rugby League Conference. However, the Swifts decided at the conclusion of the 2002 summer season to cease operations.
In 2004 the Tigers' first team joined the London League. The Tigers only fielded one team but moved up into the Eastern Division of the Rugby League Conference.
In 2006 the Tigers first team were crowned champions of the Eastern Division after defeating St Ives Roosters in the regional grand final. The Tigers first team moved into the stronger Rugby League Conference South Premier and finished in equal 4th place but failed to make the semi-final play-offs.
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