Ireland winger James Lowe set to leave Leinster after season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 11:19 AM
Last updated Jun 9, 2026
Leinster Rugby has confirmed that Ireland winger James Lowe will depart the club at the end of the current season. The 33-year-old joined Leinster in 2017 and has since scored a club-record 71 tries in 101 appearances, contributing significantly to Ireland's success with 45 caps and two Six Nations titles. He is set to play his final match for Leinster in the United Rugby Championship final against the Bulls at Croke Park on June 19. Reports suggest that Lowe may move to Japan's Suntory Sungoliath, potentially ending his international career ahead of the Rugby World Cup in Australia.
- •James Lowe joined Leinster in 2017, scoring 71 tries.
- •He earned 45 caps for Ireland since his debut in 2020.
- •Lowe has won five United Rugby Championship titles and a Champions Cup.
- •His last match is scheduled for the URC final on June 19.
- •Lowe may join Suntory Sungoliath in Japan, affecting his Ireland career.
- 11:19 AMYahoo Sports — Leinster confirm Ireland wing Lowe set to leave
- 11:18 AMBBC Sport — Leinster confirm Ireland wing Lowe set to leave
"Ireland winger James Lowe will leave Leinster at the end of the season, the province has confirmed.
"Ireland winger James Lowe will leave Leinster at the end of the season, the province has confirmed.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 9, 2026, 11:19 AMLeinster confirm Ireland wing Lowe set to leave
Ireland winger James Lowe will leave Leinster at the end of the season, the province has confirmed.
- BBC SportJun 9, 2026, 11:18 AMLeinster confirm Ireland wing Lowe set to leave
Ireland winger James Lowe will leave Leinster at the end of the season, the province has confirmed.
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