England suspend Armitage after nightclub arrest

Delon Armitage’s future as an international rugby player appeared to be hanging in the balance last night.

Armitage, 28, was suspended from the England Saxons elite player squad after being arrested on suspicion of assault, the Rugby Football Union said.

London Irish back Armitage was detained by Devon and Cornwall Police following an incident in a nightclub early on January 29, according to an RFU statement. He was later released on bail.