Scott Armstrong (rugby union)

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Scott Armstrong (born 3 November 1986 in Lancaster, England) [1] is a rugby union player for Fylde who formerly played for Northampton Saints and Moseley. His usual position is at full-back or wing.

Armstrong switched from Leeds Carnegie to Northampton in the 2010–2011 season, and joined Moseley for the 2013–14 season. [2]

He also teaches at Morecambe Community High School.

In July 2015, he was appointed Strength and Conditioning Coach for Blackpool F.C. [3]

For the 2016–17 season, Armstrong signed for local Lancashire side Fylde playing in National League 1. [4]

For the 2017–18 season he joined Kirkby Lonsdale, who play in Northern Premier.

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References

  1. Scott Armstrong player profile ESPN Scrum.com
  2. "Saints sign winger Scott Armstrong from Leeds Carnegie". BBC Sport. 15 April 2010. Retrieved 30 October 2010.
  3. "Scott Armstrong Joins Coaching Staff" - Blackpool F.C.'s official website, 3 July 2015
  4. "Scott Armstrong commits to Fylde" - Fylde Rugby, 16 June 2016