James Honeyben

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James Honeyben
Birth nameJames Honeyben
Date of birth (1986-06-10) 10 June 1986 (age 38)
Place of birth Swansea, Wales
Height5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Weight14 st 2 lb (198 lb; 90 kg) (90 Kg)
SchoolKingscoat and then Thorpe House Prep School (Both Gerrards Cross), Royal Grammar School (High Wycombe)
Notable relative(s)Ben Honeyben
Rugby union career
Position(s) Scrum-half
Current team London Wasps
Senior career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2002–
2006–2007
2007–2009
London Wasps
Henley Hawks (loan)
Blackheath (loan)
5
3
20
(0)
(0)
(30)

James Honeyben is a rugby union coach and former English professional rugby player, playing principally at scrum half. [1]

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. [2]

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References

  1. "James Honeyben" ESPN Rugby. Retrieved 2016-5-12.
  2. "RGS, High Wycombe - Sports Contacts". www.schoolssports.com.