Armagh travelled deep into Munster on Saturday to play their twelfth game in the Ulster Bank All-Ireland League. They played this fixture against Nenagh Ormond who sat in the sixth in the league whereas Armagh were seen to be in eleventh spot. This was always going to be a difficult fixture considering the long journey […]
Armagh Rugby 19 Belfast Harlequins 12 The conditions could not have been better for open rugby as the game kicked off at The Palace Grounds on Friday evening. After strangely mild weather the playing surface at Armagh had firmed up following the horrendous conditions last Saturday when Armagh soundly defeated Ards in the AIL League. […]
Under 13 challenge match, Monaghan RFC 33 – 14 Royal School Armagh. A good contest played in perfect conditions, Monaghan struggled in the early stages of the game and had possession turned over far too often by a well drilled Armagh side but quick thinking from prop Oisín Murphy saw him break the deadlock with […]
The visitors got off to an impressive start from the kick off and retained possession for three minutes. And when Armagh were penalises inside their 22, it look inevitable that the visitors would kick a simple three points. However they elected to kick the ball from the corner and when Tinus Van Wyk stole the […]
Armagh Rugby held their annual club dinner on Saturday evening. Main speaker was ex British lion Mick Quinn who spoke on behalf of the IRFU Charitable trust. Local celebrity, Pamela Balantine, was master of ceremonies. Various celebrities represented the local game and a great night was had by all. Images Pamela interviewed Ulster players, Ally […]
Armagh seconds continued their good form when they entertained Hollywood in the conference league on Saturday. The game started at a furious pace the Armagh forwards taking on Hollywood up front establishing a foothold in the visitors 22. With the defence having worked hard to repell Armagh, John Faloon came off his wing to take […]
Armagh seconds entertained Instonians seconds in a conference league game at the Palace grounds on Saturday. From the kick off, Instonians dominated possession and territory to put Armagh under some early pressure with stout defence required to keep the line intact. The game ebbed and flowed from one end of the pitch to the other […]