15 Facts About Delon Armitage

Delon Anthony Armitage was born on 15 December 1983 and is a rugby union coach and former player who played at wing or fullback for Lyon OU and is capped for England.

Delon Armitage sometimes did place kicking, mainly from a distance or if the regular kicker was unable to take it.

From 1996 to 2002, Armitage lived in Roquefort-les-Pins on the French Riviera and from the age of 12 Armitage began playing for Rugby Nice Cote d'Azur Universite-Racing.

Delon Armitage was rejected by the France Under-16s, who claimed he was too tall and skinny.

Delon Armitage joined the Academy in 2002, where he played for the England U19's and was involved in the team that won the U19's National Cup.

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Delon Armitage's talent was recognised and Armitage played for England in the IRB World Sevens tournament 2005.

On 8 November 2008 Delon Armitage made his full England debut against the Pacific Islanders at fullback following injuries to Mathew Tait and Nick Abendanon.

Delon Armitage put in a man of the match winning performance setting up a try for winger Paul Sackey.

Delon Armitage was one of the few England players to warrant any praise during the 2008 Autumn Internationals in which England lost three out of their four matches.

Delon Armitage scored his first international points with a 45-meter drop goal against Australia.

Delon Armitage celebrated his try by kissing the England badge on his shirt, quite possibly to highlight his snub by the France Under-16s.

Delon Armitage played in England's two test matches against Argentina, scoring two tries in the first test.

In July 2020 it was confirmed that Delon Armitage had returned to England to become backs coach at National League 1 side ChinnorDuring the summer of 2022 he joined National League 2 team Dorking RFC.

Delon Armitage was the first native West Indian to play rugby union for England.

Delon Armitage's hero is former All Blacks blindside flanker Jerry Collins.