ULSTER winger Mike Lowry has signed a three-year deal to stay with the province through 2028.
The Irish international has appeared for the Ulstermen 112 so far in his career, scoring 24 tries over the span of six years.
He made his debut against Munster in 2018, a year after joining the Ulster Academy set-up, having previously played for Banbridge at club level.
Lowry’s best season with his province came in the 2020/21 season, which saw him named at full-back in the Pro14 dream team and in the following season, he was nominated for the EPCR European Player of the Year.
Off the back of this, Lowry made his debut for Ireland during the 2022 Six Nations campaign, scoring two tries against Italy on his only appearance to date.
Following his international debut, coach Andy Farrell labelled the winger a “nightmare” to play against, praising his explosiveness and bravery.
The Belfast native has also represented Ireland at U19 and U20 level in the past.
A graduate of the Ulster Rugby Academy, Lowry stood out as a talent in his school days, winning three Danske Bank Schools’ Cups in a row with Royal Belfast Academical Institution and captaining the side in his final year.
“I’m delighted to sign for the next three seasons. I enjoy being a part of this team and playing at Kingspan Stadium in front of our fans,” said Lowry.
“I am excited for the future of this group and looking forward to seeing where we can get to as a team and individually.”
After securing Lowry’s services for the next three seasons, Ulster Rugby General Manager Bryn Cunningham said: “Michael is an extremely important member of the senior squad.
“He has a lot of experience for his age, and his attitude and professionalism is always exemplary.
“His versatility is also a huge strength, whether playing on the wing or at full-back, and his competitiveness on the pitch belies his physical stature.
“With young backs coming through, Michael is the perfect role model for others to follow.”