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Lowe's Departure Confirmed with Winger Set for Japan Move
Leinster’s record try-scorer departs after 71 tries in 101 appearances, with a move to Japanese club Tokyo Suntory Sungoliath expected.
- On Tuesday, Ireland and Leinster Rugby winger James Lowe announced he will leave the club at the end of the season, ending a remarkable nine-year journey in Irish rugby.
- The Irish Times reported last month that a contract wrangle involving the IRFU led to a reduced one-year extension, as the union denied Lowe PONI status unlike Peter Mahony and Conor Murray.
- Lowe departs as Leinster Rugby's record try-scorer with 71 tries in 101 appearances; the 33-year-old earned 45 caps for Ireland and said the decision came with a "heavy heart."
- At the URC Grand Final on June 19th, Leinster Rugby will defend their URC title against the Vodacom Bulls at Croke Park in Lowe's final game for the province.
- Following his departure, Lowe is set to join Japanese club Tokyo Suntory Sungoliath, a move likely to exclude him from the 2027 World Cup despite his previous qualification for Ireland.
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James Lowe linked with move to Japan after announcing departure from Leinster
In a post on Instagram, the 33-year-old - who moved to Leinster from his native New Zealand in 2017 - said the decision came with a 'heavy heart', also saying that 'not everyone gets their fairytale ending'.
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Pressed for several weeks, Leinster confirmed the departure of the Irish international winger at the end of the season.
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