Armagh 3rd xv vs Academy 2nd xv 27-7 On Saturday Armagh travelled to Mallusk to face league leaders Academy in a tussle which Armagh had to win to have a shot at staying in Junior 4. It has been a hard season for the regulars on the 3rd xv with weekly selection and commitment troubles […]
Armagh progress in towns cup Rainey seconds were the visitors to the palace grounds on Saturday for a towns cup fixture on a cold but sunny afternoon. In the previous friendly game played in October Rainey were quick off the mark to take a quick 10-0 lead and on Saturday they did the same, scoring […]
Youth Report The U13s The under 13 team are a treat to watch, with their enthusiasm and commitment. They don’t actually play in a league but have played 12 matches this season, winning all but one (when they drew 0-0). They play a lovely brand of rugby with their back play being particularly impressive. Most […]
After a break for Xmas and New Year training begins again for Armagh ladies on Monday 13th January at 7pm . With over 25 players regularly attending training , the ladies section is now one of the most vibrant in the province with the dedication of coaches and players being reflected in the successes of […]
Deans Bridge Supermarket Ltd (Centra) is located in Armagh, on the Portadown Road, and was recently announced as one of the first Emo branded filling stations to be launched in Northern Ireland. The forecourt at Deans Bridge has been modernised recently with the addition of a new pump island, enabling 12 diesel and unleaded pumps. […]
Apart from the biting cold cross-pitch wind the resplendent new facilities at Queens University were perfect for open fast rugby on Saturday past. Coach, Andrew Hughes, had selected a side which featured two Magowan brothers and no less than five Mortons. Realistically it was an Armagh side which saw some young, unfamiliar faces take the […]
The Maxol-sponsored Carrick 1st XV followed up their emphatic win over Larne last week with another over Armagh II in the Conference League at TomSimms Memorial Park on Saturday 28 December, beating their opponents by 29 points to nil. The match was played in freezing, windy and showery conditions which were hardly conducive to good […]
Armagh has generated the unenviable record of starting off games with the scoreboard clicking away before they decide to play properly! Last week it was Instonians who had notched up a 16-0 score against the Armagh team before the local side got into gear! This week, after only seven minutes play Ards had notched up […]
ARMAGH 17 INSTONIANS 16 Picture the situation: A gusting wind from the Palace end accompanied with driving rain saw Instonians take advantage with the wind on their backs from the kick-off. The rugby pundits tipped Armagh to take a home win following last Saturday’s win against Sligo. Instonians, on the other hand, started off the […]
Saturday saw Ireland & Ulster player, Chris Henry, attend the pre-match lunch prior to the Armagh v Sligo match. Image 1703 attached shows Andrew Nesbitt Past President, Raymond Donnelly Club Vice President, Chris Henry, Alan Johnston Club President, Adrian Logan, compere & Councillor Robert Turner Lord Mayor of Armagh.