Samuel Bedlow (born 8 August 1995 in Bury,

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player who most recently played for the

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. His regular position is

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Career

Early life

At youth level, Bedlow represented

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at Under-18, Under-19 and A level and also played for National League 3 North side

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Sale Sharks

Bedlow signed a professional contract with

prior to the 2013–2014 season, where he mostly played for their academy side, the Sale Jets. He didn't make any appearances for them during the 2013–2014 season, but he did join

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side

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where he made four appearances. During the 2014–15 season, Bedlow joined

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side Fylde on a dual registration basis and made nine appearances for the side, scoring a try on his debut for Fylde in a 29–29 draw against Darlington Mowden Park. He made his first class debut for Sale Sharks on 1 February 2015 in their 2014–15 LV Cup match against

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, starting in a 19–39 defeat. In July 2015, Bedlow had a spell with

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n side the , representing their Under-21 side in the 2015 Under-21 Provincial Championship.

Bristol Bears

On 2 May 2017, it was confirmed that Bedlow signs for Premiership rivals

ahead of the 2017-18 season. He has made 58 first-team appearances during his five seasons with the club.

Return to Sale Sharks

On 27 February 2023, it was confirmed that Bedlow would return to his old club

on a long-term deal ahead of the 2023-24 season.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Bedlow, Sam 1995 births Living people English rugby union players Fylde Rugby Club players Rugby union centres Sportspeople from Bury, Greater Manchester Rugby union players from Greater Manchester Sale Sharks players