News on Delon Armitage

England's rugby full-back Armitage loses ban appeal

2011-02-10T21:30:14Z

England full-back Delon Armitage's chances of appearing in this season's Six Nations were all but ended on Thursday after he lost his appeal against an eight-week ban for abusing an anti-doping official.

Armitage can play again on March 17 -- but as that is just two days before England conclude thei...

Six Nations blow as Armitage handed eight-week ban

2011-01-20T19:30:35Z

England full-back Delon Armitage will miss most of the Six Nations after being banned for eight weeks on Thursday.

The 27-year-old London Irish player appeared before a England international Delon Armitage faces a misconduct charge from the Rugby Football Union for allegedly pushing a doping control officer, media reports said Wednesday.

It is alleged Trinidadian-born Armitage used threatening and/or abusive and obscene language towards the officer from UK Anti-Doping duri...

Banahan set for bench duty

2010-11-29T15:00:18Z

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Exiles see off Munster challenge

2010-10-11T15:57:57Z

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Delon Armitage fired up to terrorise rivals

2010-09-12T02:52:49Z

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Six Nation Hospitality For 2011 ? Six Nation Latest News

2010-10-05T20:46:21Z

The Six Nations Championship is an annual international rugby union competition involving six European sides: England, France, Ireland, Italy, Scotland and Wales.

The Six Nations Championship is the successor to the Five Nations and the Home Nations Championship, which was the first international rugby union tournament in the Northern Hemisphere. The winners of the Six Nations Championship are also known as the European Champions.

Goode kicked 22 points as England beat Argentina 37-15 here at Old Trafford on Saturday.

Goode converted four penalties, two conversions and two drop goals as England shook off the Pumas who they will meet in a second match in Salta, A...

England unveils rugby squad for Barbarians

2010-10-22T09:40:03Z

England coach Martin Johnson has handed first starts to six players in the squad to play the Barbarians at Twickenham on Saturday.

Harlequins Chris Robshaw and Jordan Turner-Hall are named at blindside ...

Delon Armitage is facing D-Day as injury woes hit Lions' hopefuls

2010-10-21T10:40:02Z

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Delon Armitage's Lions hope

2010-10-21T10:39:58Z

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We'll bounce back despite final heartache, says Delon Armitage

2010-10-21T10:39:49Z

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Delon Armitage still has everything to play for despite tour snub

2010-10-21T10:39:42Z

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English pair may get Lions call

2010-10-21T10:39:21Z

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London Irish set up final showdown with Leicester

2010-04-16T12:24:07Z

London Irish will face Leicester in the Premiership final after sealing a comfortable 17-0 victory over Harlequins in Saturday's semi-final at the Twickenham Stoop.

After 42 minutes, six missed penalties and two changes of kicker, it was Iris...

Booth hails mature Armitage

2010-10-21T10:39:10Z

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Disappointed Delon Armitage's ready for 'biggest test'

2010-10-21T10:37:58Z

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Delon Armitage is up for top prize after his Lions snub

2010-10-21T10:37:55Z

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Nominations for Armitage brothers

2010-10-21T10:38:03Z

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O'Connell handed captaincy

2010-10-21T10:37:39Z

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O'Connell set for skipper role

2010-10-21T10:37:38Z

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Armitage rues missed opportunity

2010-10-21T10:37:02Z

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We should have won the championship admits Delon

2010-10-21T10:35:25Z

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Armitage puts his best foot forward for skipper

2010-10-21T10:34:51Z

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Vital boost for Johnno as Armitage promises to ignore the call of Gaul

2010-10-21T10:33:35Z

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From Trinidad to Twickenham for rugby brothers Armitages

2010-04-16T14:54:01Z

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Steffon and Delon Armitage will become the ninth set of brothers to play for England when they take the field for Saturday's Six Nations opener at home to Italy.

And few will be able to match the physical and emotional journey w...

Delon pins faith on recovery

2010-10-21T10:32:09Z

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Six Nations green light for Armitage after scan on foot

2010-10-21T10:30:20Z

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Toby's jolly green giants

2010-10-21T10:29:49Z

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Wilko warned lame Lions won't travel

2010-10-21T10:29:09Z

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Catt doesn't want to pin down Delon

2010-10-21T10:29:07Z

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Delon's determined to solve his dilemma with Irish

2010-10-21T10:28:33Z

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Armitage tackles his daunting debut and Delasau despite running on an empty stomach

2010-04-16T14:32:34Z

The first 52 minutes of Delon Armitage's England debut had been most assured: safe under every high ball despite the buffeting wind and rain, strong enough to stand up in the tackle and give England respite when they had their hands full of Polynesian muscle in the tentative, scruffy and accident-prone ...

Johnson demands higher tempo as Wallabies loom

2010-04-16T14:32:34Z

England will have to dig a lot deeper for victory over the next three weeks but the manner of their success over the Pacific Islanders was significant. The old template of forward domination first and foremost seems to be going the way of the bubble perm and cassette recorders, to be replaced by something altogether more sleek and modern. This latest red rose generation has the potential to break the mould and a tantalis...

Armitage takes his place on the biggest stage with the lead role in a gripping family saga

2010-04-16T14:34:37Z

Twickenham is not sold out for today's international but Delon Armitage's family have been doing their best. England's new cap at full-back is one of six siblings and his fan club ranges from his seven-year-old sister, Juanita, his baby son, Cameron, and his stepfather, John, to a host of delighted relatives an...

Debutant Delon aims to walk tall

2010-10-21T10:26:37Z

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Armitage set for England debut as Johnson opts for speed

2010-04-16T14:58:50Z

Martin Johnson will unveil one of the quickest and least experienced England back lines seen at Twickenham for years when he names his side today for the opening autumn series match against the Pacific Islands. The distinctly rapid quintet of Delon Armitage, <...

Johnson hands out four England rugby debuts

2010-04-16T14:59:30Z

England team manager Martin Johnson on Tuesday named four debutants - Delon Armitage, Ugo Monye, Riki Flutey and Nick Kennedy - in his starting side to face the Pacific Islands at Ugo Monye was called up Friday in place of injured Gloucester flyer James Simpson-Daniel into England's squad for their November Tests at Twickenham.

Simpson-Daniel, a leading contender for a wing berth in Steve Meehan has vowed that his side will continue to put the emphasis on attacking rugby after a five-try demolition of Worcester lifted his squad into second place in the English Premiership table.

Experimental law variations (ELVs) introduced by the International Rugby Board have been...

Delighted Gaffney may put leash on gung-ho Sarries

2010-10-12T20:31:27Z

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Sarries move to third

2010-10-12T20:30:03Z

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Exiles put boot in to Bristol

2010-10-15T10:21:37Z

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Young Exiles pair agree new deals

2010-10-15T10:17:44Z

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McCullough to face misconduct hearing over race taunts

2010-10-15T10:17:41Z

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Ulster in racist language row

2010-10-12T19:35:02Z

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Rugby - England Vs South Africa

2010-04-08T16:21:10Z

Rugby Union - England v South Africa 2008 Investec Challenge Match

2010-04-08T18:15:04Z

Rugby Union - England v South Africa 2008 Investec Challenge Match - Twickenham Stadium, London, England - 22/11/08..Jean de Villiers of South Africa tackled by Harry Ellis (below) and

Rugby Union - England Training

2010-04-10T02:52:56Z

Rugby Union - England Training - Pennyhill Park Hotel, Bagshot, Surrey - 11/11/08.England's Delon Armitage (L) during training

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2010-04-10T06:54:28Z

Delon Armitage (R) out jumps Mosese Rauluni and teammate Nick Kennedy to claim a high ball - England v Pacific Islanders - Investec Challenge - 08/11/08 - Twickenham Stadium - UK

Twickenham Stadium, London, England - 8/11/08..Delon Armitage of England in action