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| Armagh RFC Membership - Pay Online |
08th Mar 2010 |
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Subcriptions WERE due on 01st August 2009 and Club Rules state that players whose subscriptions are unpaid, by 01st October, will not be selected.
To pay for membership online simply click on the "Pay Online" link. You will then be transferred our Membership page which will allow you to pay securely via Paypal. PAY ONLINE |
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ONLINE SHOP NOW OPEN
Order
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08th Mar 2010 |
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The Armagh RFC Club Online Shop is NOW OPEN!
ALL orders placed before Friday 12th March will be available for pick-up at the Armagh RFC Clubhouse in the last week of April 2010.
Kukri are the Club kit supplier and are taking the orders for the Club shop. A few points for ALL to note... ONLINE CLUB SHOP |
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| Armagh (69) vs Enniskillen (0) |
08th Mar 2010 |
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Early pressure from Enniskillen was exactly what Armagh needed to kick start their motivation for the rest of the game. An excellent run from Matthew 'Eddie' Irwin right from the start took Armagh up to the Enniskillen 22, but a kick forward from Matty Wright was touched down by Enniskillen to bring the ball back out to the 22.
The first scrum proved that there is a gulf between the top and bottom teams in the league and Armagh took the ball... View Report |
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| Coleraine (10) vs Armagh (33) |
01st Mar 2010 |
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This was by no means a classic affair between the top and bottom clubs in Junior One but the bonus point was secured and it means that Armagh are one step closer to their ultimate goal of promotion to Senior Rugby.
The game started with an early effort from Armagh with Matthew 'Eddie' Irwin running down the line to the Coleraine 22. But Coleraine players were... View Report |
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| Bangor (22) vs Armagh (50) |
15th Feb 2010 |
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Without influential out half Adam Gowing, many thought that this match would be a closer affair than the scoreline shows.
Armagh are extremely conscious that all their remaining games must be won by a bonus point to advance towards the round robin stages of the promotion battle.
From the first... View Report |
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| Armagh (34) vs Cooke (0) |
11th Feb 2010 |
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Armagh started this match in the knowledge that as the table stood they were 5 points clear of nearest rivals Derry, who had a game in hand. Middle of the table Cooke have always proved to be stiff competition and tonight was to be no exception, although the final scoreline didn't reflect the fight that the Belfast side put up.
Armagh started on the front foot and attacked early on, but some poor passing and handling let... View Report |
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| Dromore (13) vs Armagh (34) |
08th Feb 2010 |
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Only a week after their close defeat at the hands of Derry, Armagh returned to league competition and a much deserved win at Barban Hill.
On paper and with enforced changes to the Dromore side this should have been a run in the park for Armagh,but on the pitch there was nothing to separate these two sides in the first half. Both teams won their scrums and challenged every line out ball... View Report |
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| Club Polo Shirts and Club Socks For Sale |
01st Feb 2010 |
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Club Polo Shirts in XL and XXL are available for sale at £25.00 each
Club Socks - Adult Size - are available for sale at £10.00 per pair
Contact Noel Conn on 07714 25 6909 for more details. |
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AI Junior Cup - Armagh Sank By Last Minute Try
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30th Jan 2010 |
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City of Derry secured their first AIB Junior Cup title in dramatic fashion at Dubarry Park as an 86th minute try from winger Mark O'Connor - and a sublime touchline conversion from the same player - helped them edge out Armagh by two points in a titanic tussle.
Mark O'Connor's injury-time try and conversion sent City of Derry supporters, officials and players... View Report |
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| Latest Score: AIB Junior Cup Final |
30th Jan 2010 |
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*from irishrugby.ie
City of Derry winger, Mark O'Connor, scores a try in the 86th minute, then coverts from the touchline, to win the match and break Armagh hearts.
ARMAGH 17 CITY OF DERRY 19, Dubarry Park
Scorers: Armagh: Try: Matthew Irwin; Pens: Adam Gowing 4
City of Derry: Tries: Andrew Semple, Richard McCarter, Mark O'Connor; Cons: Mark O'Connor 2
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Armagh nudge further ahead with a penalty converted by Gowing.
CIT OF ARMAGH 17 vs CITY OF DERRY 12, Dubarry Park, 14:25pm
Scorers: Armagh: Try: Matthew Irwin; Pens: Adam Gowing 4
City of Derry: Tries: Andrew Semple, Richard McCarter; Con: Mark O'Connor
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Armagh have nipped ahead in the second half of today's AIB Junior Cup final, thanks to a 57th minute try from winger Matthew Irwin. City of Derry had led 09-12 at half-time, with half-backs Andrew Semple (10 minutes) and Richard McCarter (30) supplying both of their tries.
CITY OF ARMAGH 14 vs CITY OF DERRY 12, Dubarry Park, 14:20pm
Scorers: Armagh: Try: Matthew Irwin; Pens: Adam Gowing 3
City of Derry: Tries: Andrew Semple, Richard McCarter; Con: Mark O'Connor
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City of Derry are ahead in today's AIB Junior Cup final, thanks to tries from half-backs Andrew Semple (10 minutes) and Richard McCarter (30). But Armagh, with three successful penalties from number 10 Adam Gowing, are only five points adrift.
CITY OF ARMAGH 09 vs CITY OF DERRY 12, Dubarry Park, (half-time)
Scorers:
Armagh: Pens: Adam Gowing 3
City of Derry: Tries: Andrew Semple, Richard McCarter; Con: Mark O'Connor |
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| Irish Rugby TV: AIB Junior Cup Final Preview |
28th Jan 2010 |
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Irish Rugby TV previews of the AIB Junior Cup final.
Armagh skipper James Morton and City of Derry captain Bob McKillop give their thoughts on this Saturday's big Ulster clash at Dubarry Park (kick-off 1pm).
View Irish Rugby TV AIB Junior Cup Preview |
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| AI Junior Cup Match Preview - ulsterrugby.com |
28th Jan 2010 |
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Armagh and City of Derry will meet on Saturday [30th January] in an all-Ulster AIB All Ireland Junior Cup Final at Dubarry Park Athlone.
Kick off is 1pm
This will be the first time both teams have reached the final and it guarantees an Ulster name on the Trophy for only the second time- Magherafelt side, Rainey being the only previous Ulster winners. City of Derry defeated Monivea from Galway by 26 points to 11 to reach the final, while Armagh defeated... View Report |
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| AI Junior Cup Match Preview - irishrugby.ie |
28th Jan 2010 |
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This is the first time both teams have reached the AIB Junior Cup final and will guarantee an Ulster name on the trophy for only the second time, Rainey from Magherafelt being the only previous northern winners.
Derry defeated Monivea from Galway 26-11 in the recently refixed semi-finals, while Armagh defeated the current champions Tullamore 21-8 to book their place in... View Report |
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| Buses To All Ireland Junior Cup Final - Sat 30th Jan |
26th Jan 2010 |
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City of Armagh vs City of Derry
The AIB All Ireland Junior Cup Final is set for Dubarry Park, Athlone, as a double header with the AIB Cup decider on Saturday, 30th January 2010.
Armagh RFC are looking to organise as many coaches as we can to travel down.
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cost is:
£20.00 return bus fare and entry ticket per adult - limited number
£15.00 return bus fare per adult - purchase match ticket at ground
£5.00 under 16's return bus fare
If you want to book a place please email the club email address - info@armaghrfc.com or contact George Knipe on 07785284305.
The first 60 people to register with the club have a chance of free admission to the match, e-mail info@armaghrfc.com now or contact George by text or call on 07785284305.
The First XV and the Club committee would like EVERYONE to come along, and bring as many friends and family as possible, to support the team for what will be a fantastic and historic occasion for the team and Club, as well as the prospect of a classic and enthralling match.
The Team are travelling down on Friday 29th January and returning on Sunday 31st January. They are staying in the Radisson Hotel, Northgate Street, Athlone, www.radissonblu.ie/hotel-athlone
The Hotel with Leisure Facilities are providing Special Rates if any Club supporters would like to stay down. For further information please contact Sarah at the Athlone Radisson on +353 (0)90 644 2600. |
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| Fixture Changes for 1st XV, 2nd XV and 3rd XV |
25th Jan 2010 |
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Armagh 2nd XV vs Dungannon 3rd XV from Saturday 30th January to Thursday 28th January with 7:45 pm kick
off.
Dromore 1st XV vs Armagh 1st XV from Friday 5th February to Saturday 6th February with 2.30
pm kick off.
Dungannon 4th XV vs Armagh 3rd XV from Saturday 6th February to Friday 5th February with 7.45 pm kick
off.
Ballynahinch 7th XV vs Armagh 3rd XV from 23rd January to Saturday 10th April with 2.30
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| Armagh (21) vs Tullamore (08) |
18th Jan 2010 |
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Armagh returned to the Palace Grounds after an enforced break of almost a month, due to adverse weather conditions, with a return to form. This was to be the tie of the semis with the hosts playing last years winners of this competition Tullamore.
The Armagh team management had welcomed the break to get all their players back onto form, especially Gowing after the concussion he received at City of Derry... View Report |
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| AIB All Ireland Junior Cup Semi-Final |
04th Jan 2010 |
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Given the current weather conditions and the forecast over the next week, the following are the re-arrangements for the AIB Junior Cup Semi-Finals:
Saturday 16th January 2010 - Kick Off 2.30pm
Armagh v Tullamore
City of Derry v Monivea
In the event of matches being postponed on the 16th of January they will automatically be re-fixed at the same venue on the following Saturday, 23rd January. |
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| Armagh (49) vs Dromore (13) |
08th Dec 2009 |
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Challenging weather conditions did nothing to dampen the impressive run that Armagh have been on. Even with superb attacks from an equally impressive Dromore team, the local side held tightly to their title of best defensive record this season in the league, having only conceded 45 points in the league so far.
From the start Armagh applied their usual brand of forward pressure, and despite sterling defence... View Report |
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| Limavady (06) vs Armagh (17) |
30th Nov 2009 |
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Solid mist had descended on the temporary pitches for this Junior Cup Round robin match. It was a shabby and scrappy match from the start. Armagh knew coming up that they could not take anything for granted and Limavady did not take this game lightly. Heavy hits from both sides meant that this encounter was physical from... View Report |
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| Armagh (24) vs Cill Dara (03) |
30th Nov 2009 |
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A rain sodden pitch greeted the visitors from Kildare for this hotly awaited All Ireland Junior Cup fixture, but Armagh were not to be defeated on home turf.
From early on the solid scrum and excellent line out ball from Armagh catapulted them to the opposition's 22. And there they remained, despite the pressure from Cill Dara defence, until with the help of the rolling ruck... View Report |
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| Armagh RFC vs Cill Dara Pre-Match Meal |
16th Nov 2009 |
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Armagh RFC are holding a Pre-Match lunch before the All Ireland Junior Cup, Quater-Final, match against Cill Dara on Saturday 21st November.
Lunch will consist of a 2 course meal plus tea/coffee and will cost £20 per head. The event starts at 12:30pm, with food provided by Bridgestone Catering.
If you want to book a place or table please contact George Knipe, Noel Conn, Andy Rowan, Eric Clarke, Norman Morton or email the club mail address. |
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| Cooke (05) vs Armagh (45) |
16th Nov 2009 |
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From the final score sheet on this match might look to have been a one man show, with MAtthew "Eddie" Irwin getting 4 of the 6 tries but this was most definitely a team effort from the first whistle to the last.
With a previous cup victory over Cooke, it was hoped that the visiting side would prevail again, and maintain their unbeaten run.
Steady heads... View Report |
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| All Ireland Junior Cup Draw - Sat 21st Nov 2009 |
09th Nov 2009 |
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The draw for the Quarter Finals is as follows:
Armagh vs Cill Dara
Tullamore vs Clonmel or Sligo
Cashel vs Monivea
City of Derry vs Boyne
All matches will be played on Saturday 21st November 2009, kicking off at 2:30pm. |
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| Enniskillen (03) vs Armagh (30) |
09th Nov 2009 |
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The long journey did nothing to dampen the drive of the visitors to Ballina Co Mayo. Early pressure with excellent recycling saw Armagh earn their way to the Ballina 22. But the first scrum determined the outcome of the match.
The solid line-outs and scrums were the building blocks of the Armagh game, especially with the cross field wind. It... View Report |
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| Enniskillen (03) vs Armagh (30) |
19th Oct 2009 |
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The score line does little to tell of the battle that occurred at Mullaghameen as Armagh made it five in row to take top spot with Dromore in the Kukri Ulster Qualifying One League.
The old adage of a game of two halves didn't even come close as it was pockets of play, interspersed with stunning runs and hard defence.
Trips to Enniskillen have never been... View Report |
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| Clogher (10) vs Armagh (29) |
14th Oct 2009 |
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Armagh had their heads held high after last week's result against City of Derry but Coach Andy Hughes knew that Clogher Valley were to be a different kettle of fish. Previous encounters had given Hughes a basis on which to build his game plan, but all knew that it would take a consistent and combined effort... View Report |
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| Armagh (24) vs City of Derry (13) |
08th Oct 2009 |
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Pressure was the order of the day at the Palace Grounds as City of Derry were the visitors. Last season both the home and away fixtures between these two clubs in the league and the cup, went the way of the Maiden City side, but from the outset it was not to be the case on Saturday.
Armagh were determined to get the 'monkey off their back' of four previous defeats. Armagh had the first break of the game with an early penalty which was duly... View Report |
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| Armagh RFC vs City of Derry Pre-Match Meal |
24th Sept 2009 |
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Armagh RFC are holding a Pre-Match lunch before the match against City of Derry on Saturday 03rd October.
Lunch will consist of a 2 course meal plus tea/coffee and will cost £20 per head. The event starts at 12:30pm, with food provided by Bridgestone Catering.
If you want to book a place or table please contact George Knipe, Noel Conn, Andy Rowan, Eric Clarke, Norman Morton or email the club mail address. |
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| Armagh (16) vs Ballymoney (09) |
20th Sept 2009 |
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This match was not a stellar performance by either side and in some places play was loose and mistakes were made. But it was the ability to capitalise on these errors that narrowly separated the teams in the end. Right from the first whistle Armagh had the domination of the field but seemed to be playing on the back foot and gave away an early penalty. Fortunately for Armagh this attempt hit the post aided slightly by the gusting wind... View Report |
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| Armagh (48) vs Limavady (0) |
14th Sept 2009 |
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A cloudless and very warm day, saw the launch of the new Armagh kit, and if nerves at showcasing the shirts had been forecast, the attitude from the previous two matches had carried over and confidence was high.
From the offset Armagh attacked well but scrappy handling allowed Limavady to dictate the first period of the game. As the result of errors made at the back of... View Report |
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| Cooke (13) vs Armagh (33) |
05th Sept 2009 |
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A sunny autumn afternoon and excellent hospitality saw Armagh travel to Shaw's Bridge to play their second round match in this season's Junior Cup. Anticipation was high in the crowd after two previous losses to the Belfast side.
Armagh were noticeably buoyant after their winning start to the season and took to the pitch... View Report |
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| Armagh (73) vs Ards 2 XV (0) |
01st Sept 2009 |
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The first Junior Cup match in the new format took place in dry but cold conditions – August and most of the spectators were wearing coats and hats. However the conditions did not have any bearings on the way Armagh approached the game.
From the outset it was clear that the home team wanted to progress against their County Down rivals... View Report |
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