The match of the European Cup of Nations in rugby in division "3A" between the national teams of Armenia and Denmark took place on April 12 at the stadium of Abovyan. The referee officiating the match held in sunny weather was Jens Reinecke from Germany. The commissar of the match was Georgy Marinkin from Bulgaria.

Armenia's national rugby team a day before the mach against the national team of Denmark in Abovyan.	Armenia's national team after the mach against the national team of Denmark together with the Armenian Rugby Federation leaders and fans.

The game passed in a tough struggle with the advantage of the national team of Armenia, which managed to defeat the Scandinavians with a score of 24:13 (18:0). After the failure in the first half the guests performed in the second quite well, but the Armenian team had a sufficient margin of safety and confidently retained their advantage. This was the fourth victory in a row of the Armenian national team under the management of coach Jean-Jacques Bos.

Episodes from the Armenia v Denmark match at the stadium of the town of Abovyan.

In the Armenian team successful tries were accomplished by Alan-Karpis Tchurukdichian (number 5) and Boris Jimbert (number 11). Frederic Boyajian (number 10) successfully made conversions and passed a realization. Didier Donabedian (number 8),who appeared in the national team after a long break, constituted a great menace for the visitors' defense. In Denmark's team Mortensen (number 14) and Wilson (number 15) showed a good play scoring tries, as well as Nielsen Morten (number 10) who successfully scored from conversion.

After the match against the national team of Denmark in Abovyan, from left to right: the Secretary General of the Armenian Rugby Federation Armen Adamyan, Federation President Yury Beglaryan, Vice-President Petros Aslanyan.	On the eve of the Armenia v Denmark match, from left to right: commissar Georgy Marinkin (Bulgaria), Armenian Rugby Federation Vice-President Petros Aslanyan, the referee Jens Reinecke (Germany).

The national team of Armenia played in the following composition: R.Axsarlian, L. Bedrossian, E. Laurent, Al. Melkonian, A-K. Tchurukdichian, L. Hairabetian, A.Jullat, D. Donabedian, G. Tapol, F. Boyajian, B. Jimbert, V. Ouzdunian, J. Boghossian, H. Erenian, N. Angelin.

Reserve players:
Vardanyan, Hambartsumyan, Baghdasaryan (in the 79th minute substituted for Aksarlyan), Martirosyan, Deluil (in the 55th minute substituted for Bogosian), Chilingaryan, Ar. Martirosyan (in the 70th minute substituted for B. Jimbert).

Denmark's national team after the match against the national team of Armenia. It seems that losers are not so upset.	. The training session of Armenia's national team with participation of players of the "Ararat" club. Yerevan, April 11, "Spartak" stadium.

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07.10.07. Switzerland v Armenia 15:28 (3:15)

On October 6, at Stade de Colovray in the Swiss city of Nyon the Armenian national team played the host nation Switzerland in the 2006-2008 season in Division 3A of the European Cup of Nations. The match refereed by official from Germany M. Tietge was held with advantage of the visitors and ended in the victory of the Armenian rugby-players 28:15 (15:3). Thus, the Armenian team achieved a convincing revanche over the Swiss team for the defeat in the first round at home. This is the third victory in a row of the Armenian rugby-players under the management of new coach Jean-Jacques Bos.

a banner to the Switzerland v Armenia match in Nyon

episodes from the match between the national teams of Armenia and Switzerland. Armenia are in white jerseys and blue shorts.		a small group of Armenia fans in Nyon

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01.09.07. Armenia v Sweden 16:12 (3:12)

A match of the European Cup of Nations in Rugby in Division “3A” between the national teams of Armenia and Sweden was held at the “Pierre Rajon” stadium of the French city of Bourgoin Jallieu on September 1. The main official during the match was referee from France M. Hadj Bachir. The game proceeded in stiff contest with advantage of the Armenian team that managed to register a victory over the Division “3A” leader 16:12 (3:12). We would remind you that last year the match of these two teams ended in a convincing victory of the Swedes. This is the second consecutive win of Armenia under the management of coach J.J.Bos. September 1, 2007. Bourgoin Jallieu (France). Episodes of the Armenia v Sweden match 16:12 (3:12) held at the Pierre Rajon stadium. In the Armenian team successful tries were scored by Stephane Apelian (N6) and Frederic Boyadjian (N12), both dropped-goals were scored by Yoan Anthian (N10). Tim Johansson (N10)and Alexander Taylor (N12) were distinguished in the Swedish team. The national team of Armenia played in the following composition: Amik Kazarian, Laurent Bedrossian, Eric Laurent, Mikol Guerendian, Alan Tchurukdichian, Stephane Apelian, Jullat Alpin, Laurent Hairabetian, Gregory Oundjian, Yoan Anthian, Hovannes Erenian, Frederic Boyadjian, Jacques-Antoine Boghossian, David Manile, Nicolas Ancelin A group of Armenia players with fans after the match against Sweden in Bourgoin Jallieu. Reserve players: Raffi Axarlian, a substitution for Amik Kazarian in 69th minute. David Derderian, a substitution for Alan Tchurukdichian in 47th minute, Fabrice Tourrel a substitution for Stephane Apelian in 66th minute, Gregory Tapol, a substitution for Gregory Oundjian in 52nd minute, Boris Jimbert, a substitution for Hovannes Erenian in 87th minute. Gregory Keherian and Olivier Tcholakian did not went onto the pitch. Coach Jean Jacques Bos N14. 07.04.06. Denmark v Armenia 3:11 (0:8) A match between Denmark and Armenia took place on April 7, on the city stadium of the Danish city of Odence, as part of the European Rugby National Cup in Division "3A". The game was held in cloudy weather conditions, with air humidity of 66% and temperature of +9 C. The match served by referee from Portugal M. Tomaz was played in the presence of 850 spectators with the advantage of the visitors. In the opinion of the Danish press, Armenia's team managed to keep the ball throughout the match and "work well". The best in the Danish team was Soren Brobyskov (N1). The national team of Armenia on the stadium in Odence before the start of the match against the national team of Denmark on April 7, 2007 The game passed in stiff competition and ended in the victory of the Armenian rugby-players with the score-line of 11:3 (8:0). Erenian Hovannes (N11) made a successful try in the Armenian team. Anthian Yoan N10 made two successful conversions, to which Denmark replied only with one from Morten Rune Nielsen N10. The team of Armenia played in the following composition: Amik Kazarian, Laurent Bedrossian, Eric Laurent, Mikol Guerendian, Alan Tchurukdichian, Stephane Apelian, Thibault Juillat, Laurent Hairabetian (captain), Gregory Oundjian, Yoan Anthian, Hovannes Erenian, Frederic Deleuil, Jacques-Antoine Boghossian, David Manile, Nicolas Ancelin. Substitutes: Raffi Axarlian substitute for Amik Kazarian in 51 minute, Gregory Vartanian substitute for Raffi Axarlian in 77 minutes. David Derderian substitute for Alan Tchurukdichian in 49 minutes, Rafy Tournaire substitute for Stephane Apelian in 55 minutes, Gregory Tapol substitute for Frederic Deleuil in 50 minutes, Gregory Apelian substitute for David Manile in 79 minutes. The national team's staff: Boss J.J. and Grall A. N13. 21.10.06. Sweden v Armenia 24:0 (7:0) Another Division 3A match for the European Nation Cup (FIRA-AER), between Sweden and Armenia, took place at the city stadium of Helsingborg on October 21. The game passed in conditions of air humidity of 84-89% and temperature of +13/15 C. The match attended by 500 spectators passed with the host team's advantage. The opened the score in 7 minutes and then made a successful conversion. In the second half, despite Armenia's stubborn resistance, the Swedes increased their lead. Among the host team's players successful tries were made by Olof Wadell (N6), Mike Tatu (N9), Allan Letele (N7), Bibby Nave (N15). Thormas Arvidsson (N10) twice made successful conversions. Armenia's national team played in the following composition: Raffi Axarlian, Laurent Bedrossian, Eric Laurent, David Derderian, Alan Tchurukdichian, Gregory Sarafian, Stephane Apelian, Mikel Guerendian, Gregory Oundjian (captain), Jacques-Antoine Boghossian, Arnaud Kasparian, Thibault Juillat, Frederic Deleuil, Vincent Ohanian, and Nicolas Ancelin. Reserve players: Eric Vartabedian (a substitute for Raffi Axarlian in 35 minutes), Gregory Vartanian (a substitute for Laurent Bedrossian in 72 minutes), Atom Sharafyan (a substitute for Alan Tchurukdichian in 54 minutes), Gregory Kehyrian (a substitute for Mikel Guerendian in 62 minutes), Nicolas Boghossian (a substitute for David Derderian in 70 minutes), William Demdjian (a substitute for Thibault Juillat in 75 minutes). Sebastien Adamkiewisz (was declared, but didn't arrive in Helsingborg), Didier Donabedian and Frederic Boyadjian were absent for different reasons. The latter two were considered leaders of the national team in the previous season. The national team's staff: Marc Abanozian, Patrick Otamian, Jean Paul Vila, Raffi Yeramian. N12. 30.09.06. Armenia v Switzerland 16:29 (12:16) UNSUCCESSFUL START On September 30, at the "La Taverne de Maitre" stadium in Vienn (France, situated about 30 kilometers to the south of Lyon, Armenia's national rugby team held its first match as part of the 2006/2007 Division "3A" championship of the European Rugby Association (FIRA-AER)against the national team of Switzerland. Armenia was a host of the match and it was supported by fans from among Armenians living in France. The referee from France Akim Hadj Bachir registered a victory of the visitors from Switzerland 16:29 (12:16). Armenian players who took part in the match were Mathieu Tachdjian, Sebastien Adamkievich, Eric Laurent, David Derderian, Alan Tchurukdichian, Stephane Apelian, Albin Jullat, Laurent Hairabetian, Gregory Oundjian, Frederic Boyadjian, David Manile, Thibault Juillat, Didier Donadedian, Nicolas Ancelin, Jacques Antoine Boghossian. Reserve players: Laurent Bedrossian, Amik Kazarian, Raffi Axarlian, Gregory Sarafian, Nicolas Boghossian, Julien Beylerian, Gregory Apelian. The staff of the national team: Patrik Otamian, Marc Abanozian, Philippe Soghomonian, Alan Tchurukdichian. Notes: * friendly matches the rest matches of the European Rugby Association (FIRA-AER) championship 1 / 2  / 3  / Go to top