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

[4] 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 (02-03).

In August 2009 he took part in the Middlesex Sevens tournament in Twickenham where he helped London Irish to victory over Samerai International to take the championship.

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

[7] English Rugby legend and team manager Martin Johnson described Armitage's debut performance as outstanding.

Armitage's stepfather John played rugby for Hatfield and encouraged his sons to such an extent that four of them are now professional players.

[1] December 2014: Delon Armitage lands 12-week ban after Toulon full back is found guilty of verbally abusing Leicester fans May 2013: Calls former England hooker Brian Moore a 'fat p***k' and tells him to 'Go write another s*** book' in response to criticism of his goading try celebration in the Heineken Cup final.

January 2011: Banned for eight weeks after verbally abusing and pushing a doping official following London Irish’s 25-24 defeat by Bath on New Year’s Day.