James Honeyben, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

    

James Honeyben

Welsh rugby union player

Date of Birth: 10-Jun-1986

Place of Birth: Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom

Nationality: Wales, United Kingdom

Zodiac Sign: Gemini


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About James Honeyben

  • James Honeyben is a rugby union coach and former English professional rugby player, playing principally at scrum half.He was a member of the Wasps Academy since 2002, then worked his way up within Wasps and was named as part of the senior squad starting in the 09/10 season.
  • He was a familiar part of that squad despite injuries, including one to his groin in 2004/05.
  • In that season he earned an U19 cap for England. He played 5 times for Wasps in the Premiership.
  • In the 2005/06 season, Honeyben made his Premiership debut against Sale in February as well as starting 13 out of 16 matches for the A team.
  • Making his second start for the senior side, Honeyben ran out against Worcester in March, and gained a place on the pitch in the final game of the season against Gloucester. The following season saw Honeyben as a member of the winning A League side with 10 appearances, but a shoulder injury held him back for a large part of the season.
  • He recovered just in time for the start of the 07/08 season and was a part of the Middlesex 7s side.
  • Unfortunately injury forced Honeyben off the pitch and he underwent surgery on his knee ligaments, but soon returned to training. Honeyben had a successful 2008/9 season with the A side, although they couldn't claim the A League title for a third season.
  • He then played for Exeter Chiefs. He retired from playing to become a full-time coach with Wasps Academy. As of 2017 he is head of rugby at RGS High Wycombe.

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