Background
Born in San Fernando, Trinidad in 1985, Armitage grew up in the south of France, where he and his brothers played for Rugby Nice Côte d"Azur Université-Racing.
Born in San Fernando, Trinidad in 1985, Armitage grew up in the south of France, where he and his brothers played for Rugby Nice Côte d"Azur Université-Racing.
Armitage began his professional rugby career at Saracens, before signing for London Irish in 2006. On 1 July 2008 he was selected to represent the England Saxons again. He started both matches in England"s drawn two test series against Argentina in June 2009.
In May 2011, Armitage was granted an early release from his contract with London Irish to allow him to join French club Remote Control Toulon.
In his his first season in France, Armitage scored 7 tries in 27 matches. Armitage was in the starting 15 for 23 matches, and a substitute in 4.
During this season, Armitage played for Toulon in the finals of the Top 14 and the Amlin Challenge Cup. In November, Armitage was cleared of the doping charge.
On 19 November, Armitage was designated as best foreign player in the Top 14 by the Oscars of Midi Olympique (French Rugby Newspaper).
Armitage can play as a Number 8 or Openside Flanker. He is known for his strength, speed and his effectiveness in ruck turnovers.