Overview
- Tokyo Suntory Sungoliath announced on Monday that Lowe has joined the Japan Rugby League One club on a two-year contract running to 2028.
- The club presented Lowe as the on-field replacement for Cheslin Kolbe after Kolbe agreed to return to the Stormers.
- Lowe left Leinster after talks over a new contract broke down and finishes his time in Dublin with 102 appearances and 71 tries for the province.
- Ireland coach Andy Farrell has not completely ruled out selecting overseas players but the Irish Rugby Football Union has not routinely picked players based abroad, which makes a 2027 recall unlikely for Lowe.
- Lowe, 34, cited family relocation and a desire for a new cultural experience in Japan and will join a Suntory squad that already includes high-profile internationals such as Sam Cane.