James Downey rugby player
James Downey rugby player

James Downey

23rd Mar 1981 1.88m/104kg Outside Centre

Glasgow snap up Ian Keatley

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland international fly-half Ian Keatley has joined Glasgow Warriors on a deal until the end of the 2020/21 season following his exit from Italian side Benetton.   The 33-year-old strengthens...

Player Movements: Wasps

8 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wasps have signed 12 players for their 2016/17 campaign, and they have also seen 12 players leaving.   Here are the clubs' ins and outs as we are about to enter the new Premiership season:   Marty...

James Downey calls time on 13-year career

8 years ago by ESPN Scrum

James Downey calls time on 13-year career

Wednesday Afternoon Round Up

8 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

James Downey announces retirement from professional rugbyAfter over a decade at the top of the game, Irish centre has decided to call time on his professional rugby career next month. Downey arrived...

Wasp Downey has special insight into Ireland's Euro buzz

8 years ago by Irish Independent

For one day each week, James Downey dons a suit and joins the commute to the City of London. Life after rugby is beckoning, but for now he's happy to have a taste of the rat race without fully submitting...

Wasps make four end-of-term signings

9 years ago by BBC Rugby News

Wasps have completed the signing of Glasgow Warriors centre James Downey, as well as bringing in three other new faces for next season. They have also signed Leinster centre Brendan Macken, 24,...

Wasps confirm signings of Irish centres Brendan Macken and James Downey

9 years ago by Irish Independent

Wasps have swooped for Leinster centre Brendan Macken and Glasgow's James Downey's as they look to reinforce their options for next season.

Varndell hat-trick stings Welsh

9 years ago by Rugby 365

Tom Varndell grabbed a hat-trick against London Welsh at the Kassam Stadium as Wasps recorded their first away Premiership win of 2015. Despite defeat last time out against Bath confirming that London...

Reluctant journeyman driven by love of the game

9 years ago by Irish Independent

James Downey was at his fiancée's home in Dublin in January last year when he got a phone-call he wasn't expecting. It was Rob Penney. The head coach gave it to him straight.

Wasps back in play-off race

9 years ago by Rugby 365

Wasps ran in five tries to secure a bonus point in their 32-21 win over Gloucester on Sunday that lifted them into a play-off berth. Wasps are now fourth in an incredibly tight race for the final three...