Career
His regular playing position is flanker. He started his career at the Natal Sharks, making his debut for their Vodacom Cup side, the Natal Wildebeest in the 2008 Vodacom Cup competition. He was included in the Sharks squad for the 2009 Super 14 season and even named on the bench for their match against the Force in Perth, but failed to make an appearance.
Lack of game time saw him move to the Griquas in 2010, where he spent the next three years and made close to fifty appearances.
During this spell, he also represented the Cheetahs during the 2012 Super Rugby season. In 2014, Downey signed a contract with Suntory Sungoliath.
