James Downey
- January 11, 2024
- Rugby Union Player
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James Downey Biography
| Birthday | Mar 23 |
| Birth Year | 1981 |
James Downey is one of the most popular and richest Rugby Union Player who was born on March 23, 1981 in Dublin, Dublin, Ireland. James Downey (born 23 March 1981) is a former Irish rugby union player. He played as a centre. In May 2016, Downey announced his retirement from rugby.
In an effort to find more game time, Downey accepted a trial at the then Heineken Cup champions Munster. He made his debut against Cardiff Blues in the Celtic League on 1 September 2006. He played two more games for Munster, against Border Reivers and Glasgow Warriors, but left Munster when offered more game time with Italian club Rugby Calvisano.
Downey’s form for Northampton saw him earn a place in the Ireland A team for the 2009 Churchill Cup. He came off the bench in the opening fixture on 10 June 2009 against Canada, before starting against Georgia on 14 June. Downey had to settle for an appearance off the bench again as Ireland A beat England Saxons 22–49 to win the 2009 Churchill Cup Final. On 2 June 2013, Downey was added to the senior Ireland squad to tour North America. He made his senior debut for Ireland on 15 June 2013, starting against Canada.
Downey played his first game of his return to Munster on 1 September 2012, starting at Inside Centre in their opening league fixture against Edinburgh. He scored his first try for Munster in their league fixture against Ospreys on 23 February 2014.
The lure of Heineken Cup rugby led to Downey joining Italian Super 10 (now Top12) side Calvisano. The club were in Pool 3 of the 2006–07 Heineken Cup and, after releasing one of their centres, were looking for a new player. Then coach, Marc Delpoux, had been impressed by Downey when Connacht played Narbonne in October 2004, and brought him to Brescia.
James Downey Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Rugby Union Player |
| House | Living in own house. |
James Downey is one of the richest Rugby Union Player from Ireland. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, James Downey 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
Downey made his debut for his home province on 10 October 2003, against Cardiff Blues. He scored his first try for Leinster on 2 April 2004 against Glasgow Warriors. He left the province to join Connacht for the start of the 2004–05 season.
Downey struggled to gain game time at Connacht due to injuries, managing only three games during the 2005–06 season, and was released from his contract.
Downey signed for Saints in June 2007. He made his debut for the club against London Welsh in National Division 1 on 1 September 2007, and scored his first try against Bedford Blues on 22 September. He was part of the Saints team that secured promotion to the Guinness Premiership in 2008. In the 2008–09 season, Downey helped Saints secure European silverware when they beat CS Bourgoin- Jallieu to secure the 2008–09 European Challenge Cup.
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Facts & Trivia
James Ranked on the list of most popular Rugby Union Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Ireland. James Downey celebrates birthday on March 23 of every year.
Is Jim Downey related to Robert Downey?
Jim Downey
Relatives| Robert Downey Sr. (half-brother) Robert Downey Jr. (nephew)
Does Robert Downey Jr have kids?
Children
Did Rdj write for SNL?
Years on SNL As cast member: 1980. Jim Downey is one of the most long- standing writers of Saturday Night Live, writing 30 seasons between 1977 and 2013 ; he served as head writer from season 11 to season 20. He is the brother of Robert Downey, Sr., and uncle of Robert Downey, Jr..
How old is Downey senior?
85 years (1936–2021)
Who is RDJ's wife?
Wife