City of Armagh Rugby Club

City of Armagh 7 Ballynahinch 35

📅: Saturday 29 August 2026
🏆: Bank of Ireland Senior Cup Group 1

First competitive match of the season at the Palace Grounds. Late tries by Hinch clinched it.

Thanks to Colin Heyburn for the photos

1XV TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT 📣

The new season starts here! 💥

The 1XV get their 2026/27 campaign underway at the Palace as they take on Ballynahinch in the first game of the Senior Cup Group 1.

Here’s how we line out 👇

⏰ KO: 2:30pm
📍 Palace Grounds

Go well men 🫡

Get down to the Palace, bring the RABA roar and get behind the lads as we kick off the new season! ❤️🖤🗣️

WEEKEND FIXTURES 🗣️

The new season is here, and it’s time to get back to competitive rugby! 🔴⚫️

🏉 On Saturday, our 1XV get their campaign underway as they host Ballynahinch RFC at the Palace in the Ulster Senior Cup. It’s the first of three group games, with plenty to play for as the lads look to start the season strongly.

⏰ KO – 2.30PM
📍 Palace Grounds

Best of luck to the players and management for the upcoming season ❤️🖤
Get down to the Palace this bank holiday weekend, get behind the lads and let’s get the new season underway! 🗣️

📅 Save the Date -Saturday 5th September 10am 📅

Join the inspirational Lisa McKeever, along with her family and friends, on Saturday 5th September at St Colmcille’s GFC, Grange, as we come together to raise vital funds for Air Ambulance. Lisa is Mother of our U18 player, Ryan and former player, Luke and she was often in our rugby club either on the sidelines supporting her sons or supporting events.

However, following a serious road traffic collision, Lisa sustained life-changing injuries.

The care and rapid response of the Air Ambulance team played a crucial role in saving her life, and now those closest to her want to give something back by supporting the incredible work they do every day. ❤️🚁

Whether you wish to walk, donate or simply share this post, every bit of support is greatly appreciated and will help Air Ambulance continue the vital life saving work they do.

Click this link to donate towards the recovery of Lisa and to raise funds for Air Ambulance.
https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/friendsoflisawalkandtalk?utm_medium=FA&utm_source=CL

Please save the date 5th September 2026, and help spread the word.

A huge thank you to all our volunteers who turned up on Saturday morning for our 'Club clean up' day. Keep an eye out for the next date before the season starts.

City of Armagh 2s v Cooke 1XV

📅: Saturday 15th August 2026

Rugby returned to the Palace Grounds today with a pre season friendly.

30 players from the 2/3s squad played v a Cooke 1XV senior squad in 4x20mins.

Congratulations to the 16 players who made their senior debuts.

Thanks to Colin Heyburn who captured the action.

Best wishes to our new signings Sam Harper, Maitiú McArdle (U19 Athletic Development Coach) and Royal School Armagh Rugby players Charlie Reaney and Ryan Hamilton as they take on Leinster U19 in their Interpro series on Sunday 16th August at Energia Park.

Great to have representation on and off the field 🏉

Best wishes from everyone at the club 🔴⚫️

🏉 City of Armagh Rugby Club Tidy Up! 🏉

Join us to get the club looking its absolute best for the upcoming season! 💪

How can you help?
🧹 Brush up around the carpark and buildings 🏋️‍♂️ Clean and tidy the gym
🗑️ Pick up litter
🖌️ Paint railings and gate posts
🎨 Paint shop steps, barrels, and picnic tables
🍃 Create a nature trail

Please bring: Brushes, levels, spades, litter pickers, wire brushes, sandpaper, protective clothing, bin bags, petrol strimmers, friends and family, and lots of energy and enthusiasm! ⚡

🗓️ When: Saturday 15th August at 10:00 AM 📍 Where: The Palace Grounds

Let's pull together and make our club shine. See you there!

❤️🖤

City of Armagh RFC are seeking to strengthen our senior management team for the upcoming season by appointing a video analyst to support the senior squad.

Further details about the role are available in the attached image.

Please don’t hesitate to contact us for any further information.