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| Pre-Season Training - Tues 01st July @ 7:30pm |
30th June 2008 |
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Pre-Season training for all teams starts Tuesday 01st July at 7:30pm at the Palace Grounds.
All existing and new players are welcome to attend. |
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| Armagh RFC Annual General Meeting, Fri 30th May |
28th May 2008 |
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ALL Club members are reminded that the Armagh RFC AGM is to be held this Friday, 30th May, at 8:00pm, in the clubhouse.
This is your chance to have your say in the running of the Club and influence what we do as we move forward. Please don't be like many who sit back and comment from a distance, come and contribute to the future success of Armagh RFC. |
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| Armagh Mini Rugby Win Community Sports Award |
28th May 2008 |
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Following on from the tremendous success already enjoyed as a Club this season, Armagh RFC won yet another award last week as the Clubs Mini section was given the Community Sports Award at the Armagh Sports Forum annual dinner for the second time in 4 years. The award recognises the club which, in the opinion of the Forum, has done most to provide all parts of the community with access to well organised and structured coaching and training as well as bringing together participants... View News |
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| Armagh Rugby Club - 2008 Ulster Club Of The Year |
19th May 2008 |
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The annual Guinness Ulster Rugby Awards Ceremony was held on Wednesday evening at the La Mon Hotel in Belfast where over 430 guests gathered to celebrate achievements and development of rugby at all levels.
The annual ceremony brings together the cream of the crop in Ulster from schools, youth, club and professional levels and the Awards recognise the role that... View News |
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| James Morton - Kukri Player Of The Month |
19th May 2008 |
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James Morton has been named, for the second time this season, as the Kukri
Player of the Month.
James has captained the Armagh 1st XV side for two seasons, helping them lift numerous cups and has played on the Ulster Junior team.
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| James Morton - Ulster Player of Junior Tournament |
13th May 2008 |
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James Morton, captain of Armagh Rugby Club, has played for the Ulster Juniors in
three inter-provincial games. After the game against Leinster James was
named as ULSTER PLAYER of the tournament.
This award added to the Harden Cup rounded off a very successful season with the trophy cabinet well filled with silver-ware.
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| Armagh 2nd XV (16) vs City of Derry 2nd XV (10) |
12th May 2008 |
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The Harden Cup was established in 1898 and this is the first occasion that an Armagh’s side has won the cup outright. An Armagh team in 1964 shared the cup with a North of Ireland club side.
The City of Derry team featured a number of their players who beat Armagh firsts in the Qualifying/Senior play off last season so this Armagh team was determined to... View News |
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| Harden Cup Final Sat 10th May, 1pm @ Ballymena |
06th May 2008 |
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Armagh 2nd XV will play in the Harden Cup Final this Saturday, 10th May, at Ballymena's Grounds, against City of Derry with a 1.00 pm kick off time.
A bus is leaving the Palace Grounds at 11:00am. To reserve a seat please phone Norman Morton on 07808915795.
All support from Club members, friends and family would be greatly appreciated by the team.
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| End Of Season BBQ - Saturday 10th May - 8:00pm |
06th May 2007 |
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This Saturday night there will be an end of season BBQ held in the Club from 8pm. This coincides with the Harden Cup Final which will hopefully return to the Club with the 2nd XV.
Please come along with friends and support the Club for what should be a great night's craic! |
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| Armagh Nominated For Club Of The Year |
05th May 2008 |
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Armagh have been nominated along with Letterkenny and Portadown as Club of the Year at the upcoming Ulster Rugby Awards. The winner will be announced at a dinner in mid May and although up against strong rivals Armagh must have a good chance given this years successes.
Not only have the 1st XV won... View News |
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| PRESS RELEASE - New Head Coach At Armagh RFC |
22nd Apr 2008 |
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Armagh RFC are pleased to announce the appointment of Andy Hughes as Player Coach for the forthcoming season . Andy has been an ever present in the Dungannon 1st XV for almost 10 years and has been key to their success in that time. He will assume responsibility at Armagh at the end of this season. Armagh RFC would also like to place on record their gratitude... View News |
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| Junior Cup Final - Armagh (19) vs Clogher (12) |
21st Apr 2008 |
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To say that Armagh played with passion in the Junior Cup Final at Ravenhill would be an understatement. The team achieved a unique record when they gained their third major trophy on Friday night. The Junior Cup now joins The Towns Cup and The Past players Cup in the silver cabinet at The Palace Grounds. If the Towns Cup final against Portadown was a run-away affair this latest game was a very different affair. Whereas... View News |
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| 2008 End Of Year Mini Rugby Festival |
12th Apr 2008 |
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Armagh Rugby Clubs traditional end of season mini rugby festival took place last Saturday at the Palace Grounds between 11:00am and 4:30pm. In all, 880 players between the ages of 7 and 12 were present, representing 9 clubs from around Ireland, and between them playing a staggering 120 matches in total. Guests this year included two new clubs in Boyne and Mullingar as well as traditional visitors Coolmine... View News |
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| Dream Team Win Minor League At Dungannon |
12th Apr 2008 |
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Dungannon started strongly, but Armagh were awarded with a penalty after a quick breakout by Willie McSorley, which Davy Nicholson converted. Both sides continued to play attacking rugby and following some great attacking rugby, Stanley Hamilton scored the first of his three tries.
Dungannon succeeded in scoring a breakaway try late in the second half, but the 3rds followed up with another try to ensure they were crowned league champions. This was a very pleasing end to the league campaign and captain Peter Hazelton would like to thank Colin Cochrane for his help with organising a team each weekend along with all those players who turned out for the 3rds throughout the season. |
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| Armagh 3rd XV (53) vs Newry 2nd XV (03) |
12th Apr 2008 |
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Following a minutes silence in memory of club stalwart, Jim Scott, Armagh 3rds entertained Newry at the Palace grounds and they recorded a very satisfying 53-3 victory.
It took Armagh somes twnety minutes before they scored their first try through Simon Beckett, the first of a brace of tries he was to score. Armagh's wingers went on to score 4 tries on an evening when the forwards provided plenty of possession for a very quick backline of youth and experience.
Further tries were scored by both forwards and backs in what was a very satisfying result for a team requiring a win over Dungannon to record another league title. |
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| Armagh (38) vs Ballymoney (08) |
12th Apr 2008 |
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Armagh progressed along the route to their cup treble on Saturday when they beat Ballymoney 39-08 at the Palace Grounds, scoring six tries in the process. Next Friday evening at Ravenhill sees the Junior League Cup Final. It is to be played between Armagh and Clogher valley with a 7-30pm. Kick-off. With the recent form Armagh has demonstrating they must be taken as clear favourites to collect third trophy of the season... View News |
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| Death of Past President - Jim Scott |
10th Apr 2008 |
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It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Jim Scott. Jim was a Past President and Treasurer of Armagh Rugby Club who will be sadly missed.
As a mark of respect Armagh RFC will hold a minutes silence before Saturday's semi-final Junior Cup match.
The Armagh RFC committee and members send their condolences to Jim's family at this sad time. |
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| TOWNS CUP FINAL DVD FOR SALE - £10.00 |
10th Apr 2008 |
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A DVD of the Powerade Towns Cup Final 2008, Armagh vs Portadown at Ravenhill, has been professionally produced and is currently on sale.
The DVD costs £10.00 and is available to order by contacting Evan Morton on:
Tel: 07801 275900 or
E-mail: evan@conceptadvertising.co.uk
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| Armagh Mini BLITZ - Sat 12th April 2008 - 11am KO |
09th Apr 2008 |
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This Saturday sees Armagh’s traditional end of season mini rugby tournament. This year promises to be bigger than ever as some 57 teams representing 8 clubs will be present. There are tournaments at all age groups from P3 up to First Year, and all in all around 900 young players will play throughout the day.
Visiting clubs include Coolmine, Navan, Virginia, Dundalk, Portadown and two newcomers this year in Boyne and Mullingar. Play will commence at 11:00am sharp and will go on through the day until approximately 4:30pm.
All Armagh players should report at 10:00am as usual.
Armagh RFC would like to thank the First Trust Bank for their sponsorship of the day. |
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| Armagh 2nd XV WIN Junior League Section III |
09th Apr 2008 |
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Armagh 2nd XV duly got the reward they deserved against Ballynahinch 4th XV as they ran out winners by 40 points to 05 at the Palace. The victory sealed the League title for Mark Lavery’s team and qualified the team for the forthcoming Harden Cup which they would hope to win.Against the only team which could prevent them becoming League Champions Armagh started cautiously, perhaps nervous of the prize awaiting... View News |
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| Armagh (36) vs Ballymena (18) |
09th Apr 2008 |
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Armagh rugby moved a step closer to their anticipated cup treble when they defeated Ballymena seconds in the quarter-final of the Junior League cup at the Palace Grounds last Saturday. After reaching a lead of 36-6 with their fifth try Armagh relaxed and permitted the opposition to run in two tries.
However, the result means a home semi-final next Saturday, with the opposition... View News |
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| Luxury Weekend In Rome For 2 Draw, Sat 5th April |
01st Apr 2008 |
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Following the successful members house draw on New Years Eve, this recently formed club are holding a members draw and entertainment on Saturday evening 05th April.
The prize to the winner will be a luxury five star three night weekend break for two in Rome (or an alternative venue) up to £1,000 in value with flights out of Belfast. A cash alternative of £1,000 is also available.
The draw is free other than the admission charge to the function, and... View News |
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| Awards Night - Saturday 19th April |
01st Apr 2008 |
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Armagh Rugby Club Annual Awards night will take place in the clubhouse on Saturday 19th April.
All members are asked to attend what will be an eventful and fun filled night. |
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| Armagh 1st XV Test New Players |
01st Apr 2008 |
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Saturday saw Armagh coach, Colin Steenson, try out several new players. This was forced on Colin due to the plethora of niggling injuries picked up in the winning of the Powerade Towns Cup on Easter Monday. Armagh are in the very fortunate position of having a very strong under 20’s & under 18’s. These teams have been developing in the background and only go to show that the future of Armagh rugby is... View News |
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| Limavady (24) vs Armagh (30) |
01st Apr 2008 |
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Armagh’s second game of Easter week was scarcely as exciting as the Easter Monday rout of Portadown in the Powerade Towns Cup final. The team travelled north to Limavady with a young side, scored four tries and came away with therefore with a crucial bonus point. Obviously, next Saturday’s quarter-final match against Ballymena second fifteen at the Palace Grounds is of much more importance. It is essential, however, that Armagh... View News |
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| CIYMS 2nd XV (0) vs Armagh 2nd XV (45) |
31st Mar 2008 |
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On a pitch in East Belfast which looked more like an Olympic Pool than a rugby pitch great credit must go to both sides for playing the fixture and to the referee for allowing the game to go ahead. After an off colour performance last time out Armagh were seeking to keep control of the League, and did so with a very convincing performance which made light of the awful conditions. Armagh started well and dominated the first... View News |
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| Junior Cup Quarter Final vs Ballymena 2nd XV |
27th Mar 2008 |
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Armagh play Ballymena 2nd XV in the quarter-final of the Junior Cup with a home draw in the Palace Grounds, on Saturday, April 05th.
Kick-off is 2:30pm and all Club members, friends and family are encouraged to come along to the Palace Grounds and show their support. |
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| Towns Cup Final - Armagh (49) vs Portadown (06) |
24th Mar 2008 |
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ARMAGH served up magnificent rugby on Monday afternoon when they hammered neighbours Portadown 49-06. The City side scored eight tries in the process and also prevented the opposition from crossing the Armagh line. Certainly, Portadown were not able to field as strong a team as they would have wished but that was their option. Naturally enough, their ambition to return to senior rugby outweighed any desire for a junior cup... View News |
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| Ballyclare 3rd XV (05) vs Armagh 2nd XV (24) |
24th Mar 2008 |
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With Portadown continually unable to field a 4th XV, Armagh 2nds had not played a game in 3 weeks and that rustiness showed in a winning but unconvincing return to the field at Ballyclare last Saturday. Spectators of this team through the season have come to expect a high level of skill and some entertaining rugby, both of which were missing, and they will certainly have to regain their previous style for the last 2 games against CIYMS and Ballynahinch if they are to clinch the League Title they so... View News |
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| Buses To Towns Cup Final - EASTER MONDAY |
21st Mar 2008 |
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Buses to the Powerade Towns Cup final will depart the Palace Grounds, Monday 24th March, at 12 noon, for Ravenhill. The match will kick-off at 2:30pm.
To reserve a seat please fill in the form in the Club House behind the bar or contact either Norman Morton on 07808915795 or George Knipe on 07785284305.
We would ask all Club members to come along and support the boys in what will be a hard fought match. |
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| Towns Cup Final - EASTER MONDAY - RAVENHILL |
18th Mar 2008 |
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Easter Monday sees Armagh play in the Powerade Towns Cup final at Ravenhill. To add to the interest the other competitor in the final will be neighbours, Portadown. Armagh have been ever-so-narrowly the losers in both league fixtures when the sides met earlier in the season. It would be an understatement to report that there is a profound resolution that Armagh team feel they are not going to lose out in this historic confrontation.
All Club members support would be most grateful at the final, on Easter Monday, in Ravenhill. |
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| Belfast Harlequins 2nd XV (0) vs Armagh (51) |
18th Mar 2008 |
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Armagh progressed further in the Junior Cup last Saturday when they travelled to Belfast and hammered the Harlequin’s seconds team 0-51, scoring 7 tries and gaining a penalty try in the progress. Thus, Armagh rugby have scored 50 points on three occasions this season and on each occasion the opposition have failed to score a single point! The win should gain Armagh a home game in the next round of the cup but, at this stage, the opposition is not settled. So the cup triple still remains a strong possibility... View News |
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| Johnny Steenson Named Kukri Player Of Month |
04th Mar 2008 |
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Armagh rugby’s full-back, Johnny Steenson, has been honoured as KUKRI player of the month. Johnny has worn the number 15 jersey for the city side for some seven seasons. He has achieved top club scorer at least three of these seasons.
In fact, seldom a game passes that Johnny fails to score both through his boot and by touch-down... View News |
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| Enniskillen (0) vs Armagh (39) |
04th Mar 2008 |
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Armagh won their place in the Powerade Town’s Cup final at Ravenhill on Easter Monday when they beat Enniskillen 0-39 last Saturday. The opposition in the final will be Portadown. This makes for an interesting final since they have the unique distinction of inflicting two defeats on Armagh this season. With the retention of the the qualifying league title having disappeared Armagh’s sights have now been set on cup triumphs... View News |
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| Armagh (31) vs Omagh (08) |
25th Feb 2008 |
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Armagh completed their home league schedule with a 31-08 win over Omagh Academicals last Friday evening at the Palace Grounds. To overtake Portadown, now at the top of the league table, is now arithmetically impossible. Armagh were anxious, nevertheless, to gain the important bonus point to gain the second-place league position. They succeeded and achieved their target by early in the second half of the game... View News |
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| Limavady (08) vs Armagh (40) |
18th Feb 2008 |
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Armagh duly moved on in last Saturday’s quarter finals of the Powerade Provincial Towns Cup at Limavady when they beat the local side 08-40. They scored the customary four tries in the process but since this was not a league match bonus points are not an issue. The continued superiority and the ability to score will, no doubt, build Armagh’s confidence as they try to overtake Portadown at the top of the Qualifying League and at the... View News |
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| Sports Dinner |
18th Feb 2008 |
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George Hook, RTE Rugby Pundit and host of Newstalks evening drive time show was the star of last Saturday's Sports Dinner organised by Armagh Rugby Club in the Armagh City Hotel.
Known for his forthright views on Eddie O'Sullivan, Ulster Rugby and indeed any other subject, George held the attention of a large audience for some 45 minutes as a climax to the evening.
Armagh Rugby Club would like to thank George Richard Bell of Wilsons Auctions and Christopher Rowan for their attendance and support on the night. |
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| Enniskillen (17) vs Armagh (27) |
11th Feb 2008 |
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Armagh gained another 5 points victory at Enniskillen last Saturday but at one stage of the game it was a closely fought affair! Indeed, the home team were to lead 17-14 at half-time. Armagh had much the better of things in the forwards and thus had plenty of possession but it was quite late on in the game when the vital fourth try and the all-important bonus was forthcoming. However, it places Armagh in a comfortable position in the qualifying League, and it strengthens the team’s confidence... View News |
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| Sports Dinner - Sat 16th February 2008 - 7:00pm |
11th Feb 2008 |
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Following from our highly successful event of just over 18 months ago, on behalf of Armagh Rugby Club I would like to invite you to our next Sports Dinner at The City Hotel Armagh on Saturday, February 16th, 2008.
Dress is Black Tie or Club Blazer and Tie and the event is open to all. Individual tickets are £50.00, or a table of ten can be bought for £500.00.
Booking Forms are available from info@armaghrfc.com or Paul McCord at paul.mccord1@btinternet.com.
This promises to be a memorable evening with celebrity speakers, a few games to keep you entertained, a raffle, an auction, simply a great night out leaving all with memories which will last some time. Our guest speaker is George Hook, someone very well known as one of the main rugby presenters on RTE, and also more recently as a radio show presenter on NewsTalk 106. The night will finish with live music from American Pie... View News |
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| Armagh 2nd XV (41) vs Harlequins 4th XV (0) |
06th Feb 2008 |
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Armagh 2nd XV continued their good form when they racked up 41 unanswered points against Harlequins 4th XV on a frosty Friday night at the Palace grounds. Due to a combination of reasons Armagh were forced to make 10 changes from the team that beat Derry 2nd's the previous week in the Crawford cup.Quins turned up with a stronger team than the team Armagh... View News |
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| Cooke (05) vs Armagh (11) |
06th Feb 2008 |
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Armagh’s victory over Cooke on Wednesday evening at Shaw’s Bridge was a complete contrast to the 8 try hammerings they have recently been handing out recently. Each team scored a single try and only Johnny Steenson’s ever-reliable boot saved Armagh when he added two penalties to the score-line. With a very strong wind behind them in the first half Armagh needed to run up as many points as possible before the turn round. They did reach 0-11 but when Cooke hit back with a try in the corner... View News |
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| City of Derry 2nd XV (0) vs Armagh 2nd XV (10) |
28th Jan 2008 |
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Armagh travelled to a windswept Judges road to play the second round of the Crawford Cup. City of Derry second fifteen play in a section above Armagh in the Magners Junior League. They proudly held on to their unbeaten record this season as did Portadown two weeks previously. With the home venue and memories of last season’s defeat at Judges Road in the AIB play-offs the Derry side were starting the game as firm favourites... View News |
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| Cavan 2nd XV (07) vs Dream Team 3rd XV (36) |
28th Jan 2008 |
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Armagh travelled to Cavan with a mix of youth and experience. Norman Morton's son Stephen made his first appearance for the 3rds along with John Faloon and they both put in fine performances.
Armagh started strongly with the forwards dominating possession in the lineout with young James Faloon scoring following quick ruck ball and a fine break by McCall to set up the winger for the first try of the day... View News |
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| Armagh (54) vs Dromore (0) |
28th Jan 2008 |
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Armagh put on their best show of the season last Wednesday night when they hammered Dromore 54-0 at the Palace Grounds, scoring eight tries in the process. With the well earned bonus point Armagh therefore progress up the league table to third place. Armagh were forced to make several changes, with Johnny Steenson being replaced by Stuart Lester and David Martin replaced by Jamie Cornett. However, such is the strength... View News |
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| Minis Coach In des Sables Marathon Charity Run |
22nd Jan 2008 |
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One of Armagh's Mini Rugby coaches, Mike Boyd, will be running the Des Sables Marathon this year in aid of the Wooden Spoon charity, the official charity for the Home Unions and a charity which focuses on assisting underprivileged and handicapped children.
If you wish to sponsor Mike in his efforts to raise money for this very worthy cause please contact him at Mini Rugby on Saturday mornings, via e-mail at: mboyd1@madasafish.com or by clicking the 'Sponsor Me Now' link below to sponsor him online via his fundraising website:
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| House Draw Winners Receive Keys |
21st Jan 2008 |
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The winner of the Armagh Rugby Club Development Club House Draw, Christine Rountree from Collone, and John Gribben who won the second prize of a car were invited to the pre-match hospitality on Saturday, before the Coleraine match kicked off, to officially receive each of their prizes.
Photographs can be viewed here... View News |
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| Armagh (17) vs Coleraine (10) |
21st Jan 2008 |
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Armagh kept their hopes of a good league finish alive on Saturday last at the Palace Grounds when they beat Coleraine 17-10. In doing so they overtook Coleraine in the league table and took over the favoured fourth place. While the retention of the Qualifying League title is now mathematically impossible with Portadown racing away, to climb to second or third position is still possible, especially as Armagh have games in hand. However, there are two difficult away games against Cooke... View News |
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| Harlequins 4th XV (05) vs Armagh 2nd XV (49) |
21st Jan 2008 |
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On Saturday, Armagh made the trip to Belfast to face Belfast Harlequins 4th's in another important league encounter. Buoyed by their excellent win over Portadown 2nd's in the cup the previous week, Armagh took to the field full of confidence and with a strong looking line up.
Up front, Richard Morton and Jamie Cornett returned to a pack which has dominated all oppositions this season. Eoghan Curran returned at scrum half... View News |
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| Armagh (32) vs Banbridge 2nd XV (0) |
14th Jan 2008 |
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Armagh made their way into the second round of the Powerade Towns Cup on Saturday at the Palace grounds when they defeated Banbridge 32-0. It may not have been as memorable as the 50-0 thrashing of Limavady two weeks before but at least it was certainly a big improvement on the performance shown in the AIB cup game against Navan last week. With home advantage and facing a second’s fifteen Armagh started.... View News |
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| Queens 4th XV (0) vs Dream Team 3rd XV (25) |
14th Jan 2008 |
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Armagh travelled to Queens with a heavy forward pack including Ian McCall and Conor O'Neill as they needed to deny the queens side possession to have any chance of winning the fixture.
Armagh started strongly with the forwards dominating possession only to be denied certain scoring opportunities due to the students cover defence. Armagh took the lead after 15 minutes with a Davy Nicholson penalty after the Queens.... View News |
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| Armagh RFC Fixtures This Weekend - Sat 12th Jan |
10th Jan 2008 |
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Armagh 1st XV vs Banbridge 2nd XV - Towns Cup - Home - 2:30pm KO
Armagh 2nd XV vs
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Armagh 3rd XV vs Queens 4th XV - Away - 2:30pm KO |
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| Armagh Minis vs Navan Minis |
08th Jan 2008 |
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Last Saturday saw Armagh Minis play host to Navan as a precursor to the AIL Junior Cup match - over 120 visitors came North and certainly made an impression both on and off the field.
Matches were played at all age levels from P4 up to First Year and it's fair to say that overall the visitors were as successful as their senior team proved to be later... View News |
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| Armagh (17) vs Navan (27) |
07th Jan 2008 |
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Armagh made their exit from the AIB All-Ireland Junior Cup when they lost 17-27 to Navan at The Palace grounds last Saturday. With a home draw for once and the team showing good form recently Armagh were looking forward to this cup match. It was, indeed, a big disappointment to see the Meath team victorious. Armagh did manage to score three tries but the opposition scored four! Armagh conceded a try early... View News |
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| House Draw Winners |
07th Jan 2008 |
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The house draw for the Armagh Rugby Club Development Club took place on New Years Eve, Monday 31st Janurary 2007.
An independent representative from Gus Campbell Solicitors, in Armagh, oversaw the draw and drew the winners.
The winner of the draw was Christine Rountree from Collone, who won the house while John Gribben was drawn second to win the car with Gregory Allen drawn third to take £3,000.
Armagh Rugby Club would like to thank all those people who supported the Club by becoming members of the City of Armagh Rugby Club Development Club House Draw. The funds raised will be used towards improvements to the Club house, grounds, refurbishment of the upstairs bar area, toilets and changing rooms.
A full list of winner can be seen here... View Winners |
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| All Day Rugby At The Palace - Saturday 05th Jan |
03rd Jan 2007 |
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This Saturday sees a festival of rugby at all ages at the Palace as Armagh play host to Navan. Fixtures will begin at about 11:15 when Armagh Minis take on their Navan counterparts at all age groups from P3 to First Year Teams.
An hour or so later, Armagh’s U14 and U16 sides will take on their Navan rivals and finally at 2pm the main event, Armagh v Navan in the AIL Junior Cup will kick-off. This promises to be a great day of rugby for all concerned, Armagh are delighted that Navan are coming North in such numbers and look forward to providing a warm welcome for all visitors.
Navan Minis are no strangers to Armagh having attended our end of season Mini Tournament for the last 3 seasons so at least some of the accompanying adults will already know the way to the bar!! The day will be rounded off by some musical entertainment in the Club, all are very welcome to stay as long as they like.
Make sure you come along and support your local team.
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| Armagh Ladies Under 18 XV |
01st Jan 2008 |
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The under 18 Ladies team is now in its 5th season having been formed and developed over the past four years by Stan and Cheryl Hamilton. The girls have been entered for the first time this year in the Ulster League which they are enjoying very much. Stan has now been joined by new coaches, Leslie McGarity, Charlie Knipe and Shirley-Anne Donaldson and sponsorship requests, as well as fundraising are well underway with a view to buying... View News |
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| Armagh (50) vs Limavady (0) |
31st Dec 2007 |
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Armagh finished off a good year by defeating Limavady by 50-0 in the Qualifying League match at the Palace Grounds last Saturday. Since the score comprised 8 tries the bonus point was easily achieved. Indeed the opinion could be made that 8 tries ought to be rewarded with a second bonus point. However, Armagh are quite content to be moving back up the league table. Indeed to finish in a top four position seemed lost... View News |
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| Dungannon 2nd XV (03) vs Armagh (23) |
24th Dec 2007 |
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Armagh celebrated Christmas early by travelling to Dungannon on Friday evening and winning the Past Players Cup. They soundly defeated the home side when scoring three spectacular tries and only permitting Dungannon to score one penalty. So Armagh, having achieved league domination last season, are now intent on making this season a cup winning... View News |
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| Armagh Play For The Ashes |
17th Dec 2007 |
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Armagh travel to Stevenson Park, Dungannon on Saturday when they meet Dungannon 2nd fifteen in the Past Player’s Cup. This cup is played between the winners of the Qualifying League and the winners of the Second Fifteen League. Armagh were the comfortable winners of the Qualifying League last year. In fact by this stage of the season they had set a pattern through the country that they were not only going... View News |
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| Community Cup - Finals - Wed 19th Dec - From 7pm |
17th Dec 2007 |
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The Community Cup, Armagh RFCs floodlit tournament for U14 and U16 teams reaches a climax this Wednesday night, 19th December, as both finals are played out between Banbridge and Monaghan. In a slight change from previous years, the organisers have decided to run the finals back to back rather than concurrently as there are families with sons playing in both age groups, so with this format parents are not shuttling between pitches... View News |
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| Dromore (18) vs Armagh (40) |
17th Dec 2007 |
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Armagh returned to league-winning form at Dromore last Friday evening when they hammered the Co. Down team. They scored 6 tries in the process, therefore securing the all important bonus point. It was entirely a second half performance, since Armagh were 13-07 down at the break. So they gathered themselves together at half-time and proceeded to win the second half 27-05, crossing the line for 5 tries in the process... View News |
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| Community Cup - Semi-Final |
14th Dec 2007 |
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This weeks Semi Finals in the Community Cup saw Banbridge take on Randalstown at both U14 and U16 level. In the senior game, Banbridge proved the more clinical team, more able to finish the chances which came their way. Randalstown for their part, really put it up to Banbridge physically, but were let down by some basic handling errors... View News |
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| Armagh Fixture Updates |
11th Dec 2007 |
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The following are fixture updates for Armagh 1st XV:
CANCELLED - Dec 11th - Coleraine - Away, 8:00pm Kick Off - League
19 Dec 2007 - Armagh U20 v Harlequins U20 - 8:00pm Kick Off
26th Dec - Rainey OB U20 v Armagh U20
Jan 05th - Navan - Home, 2:00pm Kick Off - AIL Junior Cup
Jan 12th - Banbridge - Home - 2:30pm Kick Off - Towns Cup
Jan 23rd - Wed - Dromore - Home - 8:00pm Kick Off - League
Please note these changes in your fixture book... View Fixtures |
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| Armagh (29) vs Enniskillen (0) |
10th Dec 2007 |
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Armagh returned to their winning ways on Saturday when they defeated Enniskillen 29-0 at The Palace Grounds in the Junior Cup first round pool. Indeed, they scored 4 tries in the process. The odd situation in this competition now means that Armagh have only one more game in their pool. This pool was originally formed with 5 teams. Two of these clubs... View News |
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| Enter Club News Title i.e. Armagh (0) vs Cooke (0) |
07th Dec 2007 |
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