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He made his senior debut for Ulster on 29 September 2018, featuring off the bench in the province's 64–7 defeat at the hands of [[Munster Rugby|Munster]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.ulsterrugby.com/preview/warwick-set-for-100th-cap-in-thomond-park/#preview|title=Warwick set for 100th cap in Thomond Park|date=28 September 2018|work=Ulster Rugby|access-date=2 April 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.ulsterrugby.com/video/academy-duo-make-senior-debuts/|title=Academy due make Senior debuts|date=3 October 2018|work=Ulster Rugby|access-date=2 April 2019}}</ref> 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 European Rugby Champions Cup pool stage#Pool 4|2018–19 tournament]] on 13 October 2018.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.ulsterrugby.com/report/ulster-24-leicester-tigers-10#report|title= Ulster 24 Leicester Tigers 10|date=13 October 2018|work=Ulster Rugby|access-date=2 April 2019}}</ref> In [[2018–19 Ulster Rugby season|2018–19]] he made sixteen appearances, including twelve starts, scored two tries,<ref name=its /> with 38 defenders beaten and 17 clean breaks.<ref>[https://www.thefrontrowunion.com/2019/07/ulster-men-who-did-what-2018-19/ Ulster Men: Who did what 2018-19], The From Row Union, 18 July 2019</ref> He was named Academy Player of the Season in the 2019 Ulster Rugby Awards.<ref>Darren Fullerton, [https://www.belfastlive.co.uk/sport/rugby/2019-ulster-rugby-awards-retiring-16253538 "2019 Ulster Rugby Awards: Retiring captain Rory Best is named Heineken Personality of the Year"], Belfast Live, 9 May 2019</ref> He signed his first senior contract with Ulster in February 2019, joining the senior squad ahead of the [[2019–20 Ulster Rugby season|2019–20 season]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.ulsterrugby.com/2019/02/academy-trio-commit-futures-to-ulster/|title=Academy trio commit futures to Ulster|date=20 February 2019|work=Ulster Rugby|access-date=2 April 2019}}</ref> That season he made seven appearances, including 3 starts,<ref name=its /> but his season was curtailed by an ankle injury that required surgery.<ref>[https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/rugby/ulster-rugby/ulster-dealt-injury-blow-as-michael-lowry-undergoes-surgery-38620016.html "Ulster dealt injury blow as Michael Lowry undergoes surgery"], ''Belfast Telegraph'', 22 October 2019</ref> In [[2020–21 Ulster Rugby season|2020–21]] he made 22 appearances, including 18 starts, scoring 53 points,<ref name=its /> making 159 carries with 54 defenders beaten and 15 clean breaks, and being named Man of the Match twice.<ref>[https://www.thefrontrowunion.com/2021/08/ulster-2020-21-who-did-what/ Ulster 2020-21 - Who Did What?], The Front Row Union, 12 August 2021</ref> He was named at fullback in the [[2020–21 Pro14]] Dream Team,<ref name="2021 Dream team">{{cite web |title=The Media Votes are in - Who made the Guinness PRO14 Dream Team? |url=https://www.pro14.rugby/latest/award/the-media-votes-are-in-who-made-the-guinness-pro14-dream-team |website=Pro14 rugby |access-date=1 April 2021}}</ref> and was invited to train with the Ireland squad for the 2021 summer internationals.<ref>Cian Tracey, [https://www.independent.ie/sport/rugby/international-rugby/uncapped-ulster-back-michael-lowry-to-train-with-ireland-squad-ahead-of-summer-tests-40569787.html "Uncapped Ulster back Michael Lowry to train with Ireland squad ahead of summer tests"], ''Irish Independent'', 22 June 2021</ref>
He made his senior debut for Ulster on 29 September 2018, featuring off the bench in the province's 64–7 defeat at the hands of [[Munster Rugby|Munster]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.ulsterrugby.com/preview/warwick-set-for-100th-cap-in-thomond-park/#preview|title=Warwick set for 100th cap in Thomond Park|date=28 September 2018|work=Ulster Rugby|access-date=2 April 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.ulsterrugby.com/video/academy-duo-make-senior-debuts/|title=Academy due make Senior debuts|date=3 October 2018|work=Ulster Rugby|access-date=2 April 2019}}</ref> 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 European Rugby Champions Cup pool stage#Pool 4|2018–19 tournament]] on 13 October 2018.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.ulsterrugby.com/report/ulster-24-leicester-tigers-10#report|title= Ulster 24 Leicester Tigers 10|date=13 October 2018|work=Ulster Rugby|access-date=2 April 2019}}</ref> In [[2018–19 Ulster Rugby season|2018–19]] he made sixteen appearances, including twelve starts, scored two tries,<ref name=its /> with 38 defenders beaten and 17 clean breaks.<ref>[https://www.thefrontrowunion.com/2019/07/ulster-men-who-did-what-2018-19/ Ulster Men: Who did what 2018-19], The From Row Union, 18 July 2019</ref> He was named Academy Player of the Season in the 2019 Ulster Rugby Awards.<ref>Darren Fullerton, [https://www.belfastlive.co.uk/sport/rugby/2019-ulster-rugby-awards-retiring-16253538 "2019 Ulster Rugby Awards: Retiring captain Rory Best is named Heineken Personality of the Year"], Belfast Live, 9 May 2019</ref> He signed his first senior contract with Ulster in February 2019, joining the senior squad ahead of the [[2019–20 Ulster Rugby season|2019–20 season]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.ulsterrugby.com/2019/02/academy-trio-commit-futures-to-ulster/|title=Academy trio commit futures to Ulster|date=20 February 2019|work=Ulster Rugby|access-date=2 April 2019}}</ref> That season he made seven appearances, including 3 starts,<ref name=its /> but his season was curtailed by an ankle injury that required surgery.<ref>[https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/rugby/ulster-rugby/ulster-dealt-injury-blow-as-michael-lowry-undergoes-surgery-38620016.html "Ulster dealt injury blow as Michael Lowry undergoes surgery"], ''Belfast Telegraph'', 22 October 2019</ref> In [[2020–21 Ulster Rugby season|2020–21]] he made 22 appearances, including 18 starts, scoring 53 points,<ref name=its /> making 159 carries with 54 defenders beaten and 15 clean breaks, and being named Man of the Match twice.<ref>[https://www.thefrontrowunion.com/2021/08/ulster-2020-21-who-did-what/ Ulster 2020-21 - Who Did What?], The Front Row Union, 12 August 2021</ref> He was named at fullback in the [[2020–21 Pro14]] Dream Team,<ref name="2021 Dream team">{{cite web |title=The Media Votes are in - Who made the Guinness PRO14 Dream Team? |url=https://www.pro14.rugby/latest/award/the-media-votes-are-in-who-made-the-guinness-pro14-dream-team |website=Pro14 rugby |access-date=1 April 2021}}</ref> and was invited to train with the Ireland squad for the 2021 summer internationals.<ref>Cian Tracey, [https://www.independent.ie/sport/rugby/international-rugby/uncapped-ulster-back-michael-lowry-to-train-with-ireland-squad-ahead-of-summer-tests-40569787.html "Uncapped Ulster back Michael Lowry to train with Ireland squad ahead of summer tests"], ''Irish Independent'', 22 June 2021</ref>


In [[2021–22 Ulster Rugby season|2021–22]] he made 20 appearances, including 15 starts, and scored 22 points.<ref name=its /> He was called up to the Ireland squad for the [[2022 Six Nations Championship]],<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/2022/0119/1274557-uncapped-hansen-and-lowry-named-in-ireland-squad/|title= Uncapped Hansen and Lowry named in Ireland squad|date=19 January 2022|work=RTE Sport|access-date=20 January 2022}}</ref> making his debut, and scoring two tries and providing a try assist, against [[Italy national rugby union team|Italy]].<ref name="2022 Six Nations">{{cite web |title=Ireland rack up 57 points after red card forces Italy down to 13 players |url=https://www.the42.ie/ireland-italy-six-nations-2022-5695627-Feb2022/ |website=the42 |access-date=27 February 2022}}</ref> He was named on the long list for [[European Rugby Champions Cup#European Player of the Year|EPCR European Player of the Year]] for his performances with Ulster in the Champions Cup,<ref>[https://www.the42.ie/epic-european-player-of-the-year-longlist-2022-5670454-Feb2022/ "Five Irish players nominated for European Rugby Player of Year"], The42, 1 February 2022</ref><ref>[https://www.epcrugby.com/2022/04/01/lowry-steps-into-epoty-contention/ "Lowry steps into EPOTY contention" ], European Professional Club Rugby, 1 April 2022</ref> finishing the competition first in run metres with 770 and joint first for defenders beaten with 29.<ref>[https://www.epcrugby.com/champions-cup/statistics/ "Tournament Statistics - Players", EPCR, retrieved 20 June 2022]</ref> He was nominated for the [[Nevin Spence]] Young Player of the Year award by Rugby Players Ireland,<ref>[https://www.irishrugby.ie/2022/05/11/rugby-players-ireland-reveal-award-nominations/ "Rugby Players Ireland Reveal Award Nominations"], Irish Rugby, 11 May 2022</ref> and was named Ulster Rugby Supporters Club Player of the Year.<ref>[https://ulster.rugby/content/2021-22-heineken-ulster-rugby-award-winners-revealed "2021-22 Heineken Ulster Rugby Award winners revealed"], Ulster Rugby, 23 June 2022</ref> He was called up to the Ireland squad for their [[2022 Ireland rugby union tour of New Zealand|2022 tour of New Zealand]].<ref>Gerry Thornley, [https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/rugby/2022/06/14/ireland-squad-tour-new-zealand-40-players-named-fixtures/ "Ireland name their 40-man squad for tour of New Zealand"], ''The Irish Times'', 14 June 2022</ref>
In [[2021–22 Ulster Rugby season|2021–22]] he made 20 appearances, including 15 starts, and scored 22 points.<ref name=its /> He was called up to the Ireland squad for the [[2022 Six Nations Championship]],<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/2022/0119/1274557-uncapped-hansen-and-lowry-named-in-ireland-squad/|title= Uncapped Hansen and Lowry named in Ireland squad|date=19 January 2022|work=RTE Sport|access-date=20 January 2022}}</ref> making his debut, and scoring two tries and providing a try assist, against [[Italy national rugby union team|Italy]].<ref name="2022 Six Nations">{{cite web |title=Ireland rack up 57 points after red card forces Italy down to 13 players |url=https://www.the42.ie/ireland-italy-six-nations-2022-5695627-Feb2022/ |website=the42 |access-date=27 February 2022}}</ref> He was named on the long list for [[European Rugby Champions Cup#European Player of the Year|EPCR European Player of the Year]] for his performances with Ulster in the Champions Cup,<ref>[https://www.the42.ie/epic-european-player-of-the-year-longlist-2022-5670454-Feb2022/ "Five Irish players nominated for European Rugby Player of Year"], The42, 1 February 2022</ref><ref>[https://www.epcrugby.com/2022/04/01/lowry-steps-into-epoty-contention/ "Lowry steps into EPOTY contention" ], European Professional Club Rugby, 1 April 2022</ref> finishing the competition first in run metres with 770 and joint first for defenders beaten with 29.<ref>[https://www.epcrugby.com/champions-cup/statistics/ "Tournament Statistics - Players", EPCR, retrieved 20 June 2022]</ref> He was nominated for the [[Nevin Spence]] Young Player of the Year award by Rugby Players Ireland,<ref>[https://www.irishrugby.ie/2022/05/11/rugby-players-ireland-reveal-award-nominations/ "Rugby Players Ireland Reveal Award Nominations"], Irish Rugby, 11 May 2022</ref> and was named Ulster Rugby Supporters Club Player of the Year.<ref>[https://ulster.rugby/content/2021-22-heineken-ulster-rugby-award-winners-revealed "2021-22 Heineken Ulster Rugby Award winners revealed"], Ulster Rugby, 23 June 2022</ref> He was called up to the Ireland squad for their [[2022 Ireland rugby union tour of New Zealand|2022 tour of New Zealand]].<ref>Gerry Thornley, [https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/rugby/2022/06/14/ireland-squad-tour-new-zealand-40-players-named-fixtures/ "Ireland name their 40-man squad for tour of New Zealand"], ''The Irish Times'', 14 June 2022</ref> He made his 100th Ulster appearance against the [[Scarlets]] in May 2024.<ref>[https://ulster.rugby/content/post-match-reaction-scarlets-a "Post-Match Reaction | Scarlets (A)"], Ulster Rugby, 12 May 2024</ref>


== International Tries ==
== International Tries ==

Latest revision as of 19:54, 9 June 2024

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

Michael Lowry
Date of birth (1998-08-20) 20 August 1998 (age 26)
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) Fullback, Fly-half
Amateur team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
2017– Banbridge 4 (12)
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2018– Ulster 103 (120)
Correct as of 8 June 2024[1]
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2018 Ireland U20 1 (0)
2022– Irland 1 (10)
2022 Ireland Wolfhounds 1 (0)
Correct as of 15 November 2022

Michael Lowry (born 20 August 1998) is an Irish rugby union player from Northern Ireland who plays fullback and out-half for United Rugby Championship and European Rugby Champions Cup side Ulster, and internationally for Ireland. Doubted early on because of his small stature, he has exceptional footwork and acceleration.[2] Ireland coach Andy Farrell describes him as a "nightmare" to play against, praising his explosiveness and bravery.[3]

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,[4] and represented Ulster at under-17, under-18 and under-19 level, as well as Ireland at under-19 level.[5] After leaving school, he joined the Ulster academy ahead of the 2017–18 season.[6] He debuted for Ireland under-20s in their final match of the 2018 World Rugby Under 20 Championship against Japan, which Ireland won 39–33.[7]

He made his senior debut for Ulster on 29 September 2018, featuring off the bench in the province's 64–7 defeat at the hands of Munster.[8][9] 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.[10] In 2018–19 he made sixteen appearances, including twelve starts, scored two tries,[1] with 38 defenders beaten and 17 clean breaks.[11] He was named Academy Player of the Season in the 2019 Ulster Rugby Awards.[12] He signed his first senior contract with Ulster in February 2019, joining the senior squad ahead of the 2019–20 season.[13] That season he made seven appearances, including 3 starts,[1] but his season was curtailed by an ankle injury that required surgery.[14] In 2020–21 he made 22 appearances, including 18 starts, scoring 53 points,[1] making 159 carries with 54 defenders beaten and 15 clean breaks, and being named Man of the Match twice.[15] He was named at fullback in the 2020–21 Pro14 Dream Team,[16] and was invited to train with the Ireland squad for the 2021 summer internationals.[17]

In 2021–22 he made 20 appearances, including 15 starts, and scored 22 points.[1] He was called up to the Ireland squad for the 2022 Six Nations Championship,[18] making his debut, and scoring two tries and providing a try assist, against Italy.[19] He was named on the long list for EPCR European Player of the Year for his performances with Ulster in the Champions Cup,[20][21] finishing the competition first in run metres with 770 and joint first for defenders beaten with 29.[22] He was nominated for the Nevin Spence Young Player of the Year award by Rugby Players Ireland,[23] and was named Ulster Rugby Supporters Club Player of the Year.[24] He was called up to the Ireland squad for their 2022 tour of New Zealand.[25] He made his 100th Ulster appearance against the Scarlets in May 2024.[26]

International Tries

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As of 28 February 2022[27]

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

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e ItsRugby profile
  2. ^ "Written off over his size, Michael Lowry is an example for smaller players", Rugby Pass, 30 January 2022
  3. ^ "Ireland debutant Michael Lowry ‘a nightmare’ to play against, says Farrell", The Observer, 26 February 2022
  4. ^ "Michael Lowry ready to make up for lost time with Ulster". Belfast Telegraph. 3 August 2018. Retrieved 2 April 2019.
  5. ^ "Michael Lowry Banbridge RFC Profile". Banbridge RFC. Retrieved 2 April 2019.
  6. ^ "Ulster Announce Academy Squad For 2017/18", IRFU, 28 July 2017
  7. ^ "Ireland U-20s Secure World Championship Status With Winning Finish". Irish Rugby. 17 June 2018. Retrieved 2 April 2019.
  8. ^ "Warwick set for 100th cap in Thomond Park". Ulster Rugby. 28 September 2018. Retrieved 2 April 2019.
  9. ^ "Academy due make Senior debuts". Ulster Rugby. 3 October 2018. Retrieved 2 April 2019.
  10. ^ "Ulster 24 Leicester Tigers 10". Ulster Rugby. 13 October 2018. Retrieved 2 April 2019.
  11. ^ Ulster Men: Who did what 2018-19, The From Row Union, 18 July 2019
  12. ^ Darren Fullerton, "2019 Ulster Rugby Awards: Retiring captain Rory Best is named Heineken Personality of the Year", Belfast Live, 9 May 2019
  13. ^ "Academy trio commit futures to Ulster". Ulster Rugby. 20 February 2019. Retrieved 2 April 2019.
  14. ^ "Ulster dealt injury blow as Michael Lowry undergoes surgery", Belfast Telegraph, 22 October 2019
  15. ^ Ulster 2020-21 - Who Did What?, The Front Row Union, 12 August 2021
  16. ^ "The Media Votes are in - Who made the Guinness PRO14 Dream Team?". Pro14 rugby. Retrieved 1 April 2021.
  17. ^ Cian Tracey, "Uncapped Ulster back Michael Lowry to train with Ireland squad ahead of summer tests", Irish Independent, 22 June 2021
  18. ^ "Uncapped Hansen and Lowry named in Ireland squad". RTE Sport. 19 January 2022. Retrieved 20 January 2022.
  19. ^ "Ireland rack up 57 points after red card forces Italy down to 13 players". the42. Retrieved 27 February 2022.
  20. ^ "Five Irish players nominated for European Rugby Player of Year", The42, 1 February 2022
  21. ^ "Lowry steps into EPOTY contention" , European Professional Club Rugby, 1 April 2022
  22. ^ "Tournament Statistics - Players", EPCR, retrieved 20 June 2022
  23. ^ "Rugby Players Ireland Reveal Award Nominations", Irish Rugby, 11 May 2022
  24. ^ "2021-22 Heineken Ulster Rugby Award winners revealed", Ulster Rugby, 23 June 2022
  25. ^ Gerry Thornley, "Ireland name their 40-man squad for tour of New Zealand", The Irish Times, 14 June 2022
  26. ^ "Post-Match Reaction | Scarlets (A)", Ulster Rugby, 12 May 2024
  27. ^ "Michael Lowry". ESPN scrum. Retrieved 28 February 2022.
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