James Lowe (rugby union)

James Lowe
Lowe representing Ireland during the 2023 Six Nations Championship
Full nameJames Francis Rawiri Lowe
Born (1992-07-08) 8 July 1992
Height1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)
Weight101 kg (223 lb; 15 st 13 lb)
SchoolNelson College
Rugby union career
Position(s) Wing, Fullback
Current team Leinster
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2012–2017 Tasman 46 (100)
2014–2017 Chiefs 53 (125)
2017– Leinster 98 (340)
Correct as of 23 January 2026
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2014–2017 Māori All Blacks 6 (30)
2020– Ireland 45 (85)
2025 British & Irish Lions 2 (0)
Correct as of 21 February 2026

James Francis Rawiri Lowe (born 8 July 1992) is a New Zealand-born Irish professional rugby union player who plays as a wing for United Rugby Championship club Leinster. Born in New Zealand, he switched to Ireland after qualifying on residency grounds, and gained Irish citizenship, along with his wife, in 2025.