| Sam Bedlow | |
| Fullname: | Samuel Bedlow |
| Birth Date: | 8 August 1995 |
| Birth Place: | Bury, England |
| Weight: | 114kg (251lb) |
| School: | Haslingden High School |
| University: | Myerscough College |
| Position: | Centre |
| Youthyears1: | 2013–2017 |
| Youthclubs1: | Sale Jets |
| Youthyears2: | 2015 |
| Years1: | 2013–2017 |
| Clubs1: | Sale Sharks |
| Apps1: | 8 |
| Points1: | 5 |
| Years2: | 2013–2014 |
| Clubs2: | → Preston Grasshoppers |
| Apps2: | 4 |
| Points2: | 0 |
| Years3: | 2014–2017 |
| Clubs3: | → Fylde |
| Apps3: | 23 |
| Points3: | 28 |
| Years4: | 2017–2023 |
| Clubs4: | Bristol Bears |
| Apps4: | 58 |
| Points4: | 0 |
| Years5: | 2023– |
| Clubs5: | Sale Sharks |
| Apps5: | 0 |
| Points5: | 0 |
| Amatyears1: | 2012–2013 |
| Amatteam1: | Rossendale |
| Clubupdate: | 7 June 2019 |
Samuel Bedlow (born 8 August 1995 in Bury, England) is a rugby union player who most recently played for the Bristol Bears. His regular position is centre.[1] [2]
At youth level, Bedlow represented Sale Sharks at Under-18, Under-19 and A level and also played for National League 3 North side Rossendale.
Bedlow signed a professional contract with Sale Sharks prior to the 2013–2014 season,[3] 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 National League 2 North side Preston Grasshoppers where he made four appearances.[4]
During the 2014–15 season, Bedlow joined National League 1 side Fylde on a dual registration basis[5] and made nine appearances for the side, scoring a try on his debut for Fylde in a 29–29 draw against Darlington Mowden Park.[6] He made his first class debut for Sale Sharks on 1 February 2015 in their 2014–15 LV Cup match against Newcastle Falcons, starting in a 19–39 defeat.[7]
In July 2015, Bedlow had a spell with South African side the, representing their Under-21 side in the 2015 Under-21 Provincial Championship.
On 2 May 2017, it was confirmed that Bedlow signs for Premiership rivals Bristol Bears ahead of the 2017-18 season.[8] He has made 58 first-team appearances during his five seasons with the club.
On 27 February 2023, it was confirmed that Bedlow would return to his old club Sale Sharks on a long-term deal ahead of the 2023-24 season.[9]