Michael Lowry (rugby union)

Michael Lowry (born 20 August 1998) is an Irish rugby union player, currently playing for Pro14 and European Rugby Champions Cup side Ulster. He plays as a fly-half or fullback.

For the former governor of the U.S. state of Washington, see Mike Lowry. For the Gaelic footballer, see Mick Lowry. For for the Irish Independent TD, see Michael Lowry.
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 13 (5)
Correct as of 30 March 2019
National team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
2018 Ireland U20 1 (0)
Correct as of 17 June 2018

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' Cup's in a row between 2015 and 2017,[1] , 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.[2]

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.[3][4] He went on to make 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.[5] He signed his first senior contract with Ulster in February 2019, which is expected to see Lowry join the senior squad ahead of the 2019–20 season.[6]

Ireland

Lowry made his debut for Ireland under-20s in their final match of the 2018 World Rugby Under 20 Championship against Japan, which Ireland won 39–33.[7]

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References
  1. "Michael Lowry ready to make up for lost time with Ulster". Belfast Telegraph. 3 August 2018. Retrieved 2 April 2019.
  2. "Michael Lowry Banbridge RFC Profile". Banbridge RFC. Retrieved 2 April 2019.
  3. "Warwick set for 100th cap in Thomond Park". Ulster Rugby. 28 September 2018. Retrieved 2 April 2019.
  4. "Academy due make Senior debuts". Ulster Rugby. 3 October 2018. Retrieved 2 April 2019.
  5. "Ulster 24 Leicester Tigers 10". Ulster Rugby. 13 October 2018. Retrieved 2 April 2019.
  6. "Academy trio commit futures to Ulster". Ulster Rugby. 20 February 2019. Retrieved 2 April 2019.
  7. "Ireland U-20s Secure World Championship Status With Winning Finish". Irish Rugby. 17 June 2018. Retrieved 2 April 2019.


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