Ulster Rugby announce new deal for Michael Lowry

Michael Lowry is the latest Ulster Rugby player to sign a new three year deal.

Lowry follows in the footsteps of Robert Baloucoune and Stewart Moore, whose contract extensions were announced in the last 48 hours.

Back three stars Lowry and Baloucone made their Ireland debuts in the last year - Lowry did so against Italy in the Six Nations last month, when he scored a brace of tries, while Baloucoune made his bow against USA in the 2021 summer series.

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Lowry, who hails from Belfast, has been nominated for the 2022 European Player of the Year on the back of his form for the province and was pivotal in the dramatic away win in the Champions Cup round of 16 first leg victory over Toulouse last Saturday.

The 23-year-old said: “I’m delighted to extend my time with Ulster.

"I’m excited to see what we can achieve in the next few seasons, and I definitely want to be a part of something special with this group.”

The development is a boost to the province ahead of their home second leg against Toulouse on Saturday at 8pm. Ulster hold a six point advantage at half-time in the tie.

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