Michael Lowry (rugby union)

Michael Lowry (born 20 August 1998) is a rugby union player from Northern Ireland, currently playing for United Rugby Championship and European Rugby Champions Cup side Ulster. He plays as a fly-half or fullback.

For other people named Michael Lowry, see Michael Lowry (disambiguation).

Michael Lowry
Date of birth (1998-08-20) 20 August 1998
Place of birthBelfast, Northern Ireland
Height1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)
Weight79 kg (12.4 st; 174 lb)
SchoolRoyal Belfast Academical Institution
Rugby union career
Position(s) Fly-half, Fullback
Amateur team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
2017– Banbridge 4 (12)
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2018– Ulster 65 (85)
Correct as of 1 May 2022[1]
National team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
2018 Ireland U20 1 (0)
2022– Ireland 1 (10)
Correct as of 27 February 2022

Early life

Born in Belfast, Northern Ireland, Lowry attended Royal Belfast Academical Institution and captained the school to a medallion shield and three Ulster Schools' Cups in a row between 2015 and 2017,[2] allowing him to win the clean sweep of trophies, before going on to represent Ulster at under-17, under-18 and under-19 level, as well as Ireland at under-19 level.[3]

Ulster

Lowry made his senior debut for Ulster on 29 September 2018, featuring off the bench in the provinces 64–7 defeat at the hands of Munster.[4][5] He made his European Rugby Champions Cup debut in Ulster's 24–10 win against English side Leicester Tigers in round 1 of the 2018–19 tournament on 13 October 2018.[6] He signed his first senior contract with Ulster in February 2019, and joined the senior squad ahead of the 2019–20 season.[7] Following a strong season in the Championship, Lowry was named to the 2020–21 Pro14 Dream Team.[8] He was named on the long list for EPCR European Player of the Year for the 2021-22 season.[9]

Ireland

Lowry debuted for Ireland under-20s in their final match of the 2018 World Rugby Under 20 Championship against Japan, which Ireland won 39–33.[10]

In January 2022, Lowry was included in the Ireland squad for the 2022 Six Nations Championship.[11] In his senior international debut on 27 February 2022, Lowry scored two tries and provided a try assist for Ireland against Italy in the 2022 Six Nations Championship.[12]

International Tries

As of 28 February 2022[13]

Try Opposing team Location Venue Competition Date Result Score
1  Italy Dublin, Ireland Aviva Stadium 2022 Six Nations Championship 27 February 2022 Win 57 – 6
2

References
  1. ItsRugby profile
  2. "Michael Lowry ready to make up for lost time with Ulster". Belfast Telegraph. 3 August 2018. Retrieved 2 April 2019.
  3. "Michael Lowry Banbridge RFC Profile". Banbridge RFC. Retrieved 2 April 2019.
  4. "Warwick set for 100th cap in Thomond Park". Ulster Rugby. 28 September 2018. Retrieved 2 April 2019.
  5. "Academy due make Senior debuts". Ulster Rugby. 3 October 2018. Retrieved 2 April 2019.
  6. "Ulster 24 Leicester Tigers 10". Ulster Rugby. 13 October 2018. Retrieved 2 April 2019.
  7. "Academy trio commit futures to Ulster". Ulster Rugby. 20 February 2019. Retrieved 2 April 2019.
  8. "The Media Votes are in - Who made the Guinness PRO14 Dream Team?". Pro14 rugby. Retrieved 1 April 2021.
  9. "Five Irish players nominated for European Rugby Player of Year", The42, 1 February 2022
  10. "Ireland U-20s Secure World Championship Status With Winning Finish". Irish Rugby. 17 June 2018. Retrieved 2 April 2019.
  11. "Uncapped Hansen and Lowry named in Ireland squad". RTE Sport. 19 January 2022. Retrieved 20 January 2022.
  12. "Ireland rack up 57 points after red card forces Italy down to 13 players". the42. Retrieved 27 February 2022.
  13. "Michael Lowry". ESPN scrum. Retrieved 28 February 2022.


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