City of Armagh RFC is pleased to announce Daryl Maxwell has joined the coaching team at the club ahead of the 2024-25 season. Daryl is no stranger to the Palace Grounds having been a senior player / coach at Malone RFC from 2020-24. He returned to the province after a spell as Director of Rugby at Clongowes College in Dublin. Daryl has also gained international experience as forwards coach of the Ireland U18 Club team.
With the appointment of Gareth Steenson, earlier in the summer, the full coaching and management lineup is as follows:
Director of Rugby: Paul Johnston
Head Coach: Chris Parker
Backs & Attack Coach: Gareth Steenson
Forwards Coach: Daryl Maxwell
Assistant Coach: James Hanna
Physios: Laura Coulter & Oisin Carnegie
Athletic Development Coach: Johnny Reaney
Club President, Tim Taylor commented, “we are delighted to see Daryl joining our coaching setup, our second appointment following Gareth Steenson’s arrival from Exeter. Chris now has a strong team in place, emphasizing the club’s commitment to strengthening it’s coaching structure and we look forward to another exciting season in Division 1A.”
