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Biography
Guy Richie Armitage (born 29 November 1991) is a dual code English rugby footballer who plays for the London Broncos in the Betfred Championship.
Background
Armitage was born in Westminster, London, England.
Career
Rugby union
Armitage played at Brixham and earned a scholarship to Wellington College before joining the London Irish Academy. He made his debut against Sale Sharks on 5 November 2010 becoming the third Armitage brother to play for the club after Delon and Steffon. He then spent time on loan at Championship sides London Welsh and London Scottish during the 2010–11 and 2011–12 seasons, making a total of six appearances and scoring one try.
He also made eight appearances for Welsh during 2011–12 but decided to join French side Toulon at the end of the season. Less than six months after leaving, he returned to London Irish on loan for the rest of the season having not made any appearances in France. He played 21 times upon his return and in February 2013 re-signed with the club until 2015. Before returning to London Welsh in 2015. It was announced on 15 March 2016 that Armitage will join Premiership side Wasps next season.
Rugby league
Armitage signed with the London Broncos in August 2019 following a successful trial with the club. He made his Super League debut in round 26 of the 2019 Super League season vs Catalans Dragons
International career
Armitage has represented England at every age group and made four appearances for the under-20s in 2011.