Michael Lowry (rugby union)


Michael Lowry 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.

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,, 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.

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. 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. 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.

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.