Fresh after their 32-0 drubbing from Cashel last week Armagh headed back north to play Rainey for the second time in five weeks. Andy Hughes’s side had put up a spirited show on New Year’s Eve when they defeated the ‘Derry side 11-0 as Tinus Van Wyk scored the only try in that game. That […]
The writing was on the wall as early as the first minute when a poor clearance kick forced Armagh into conceding a penalty. Centre Pat O’Connor stepped up to slot over three easy points. Cashel doubled their lead three minutes later when they caught Armagh on the counter attack. Mark Riddell was sin-binned for a […]
Very many congratulations to Armagh RFC. They are competing in AIL League Rugby for the 1st time in a while and they have won games! Travelling across Ireland, and maintaining a competitive side and a financially stable club (emphasis to be placed on this) who are in a very good standing financial bodes very well!! […]
JANUARY 14TH was the second time this season that Newry faced Armagh at the Palace Stable grounds in Armagh, in November Armagh proved their strength and walked out deserved winners. This weekend Newry knew they were up against it again, with what some people would call the core 2nd XV returning to the team following […]
John McIlwaine was the happiest man at Rifle Park on Saturday 14th Jan evening after his Fifths side had come home from Armagh with the league points. The hard working manager was delighted with the way his side had overcome a raft of late changes in personnel to pick up just their second win of […]
With Armagh not having a league fixture in 2012 yet it was always going to be tricky for coach, Andy Hughes, to retain match fitness within his squad. Although Armagh’s season has been a little erratic so far, the season took on a brighter complexion on New Year’s Eve when they pulled off a fine […]
Armagh 3rd XV 60 Newry 2nd XV 08 Armagh 3rd’s started their pursuit of the Forster Cup with an emphatic victory on a glorious afternoon at the Palace Grounds. After a five week break, Armagh appeared a little rusty and started slowly making simple mistakes and gifting the opposition possession. However, after 10 minutes, Harry […]