No update on Lowe future as contract expiry nears

No update on Lowe future as contract expiry nearsImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, James Lowe scored his record-breaking 70th and 71st tries on his 100th Leinster capByAndy GrayBBC Sport NI JournalistPublished2 minutes agoThe future of Ireland and Leinster wing James Lowe remains uncertain after his record-breaking night against the Lions.The 33-year-old's contract will expire at the end of the season and there has not been any sign of a new deal.Lowe scored his 70th and 71st tries on his 100th Leinster appearance against the Lions in the United Rugby Championship quarter-finals on Saturday to take him clear of Shane Horgan's long-standing try record. Speaking to reporters after the 59-10 win, which booked a semi-final spot against the Stormers, head coach Leo Cullen declined to provide an update on Lowe's future."Listen, James will come out in terms of his own individual piece, so, it's not really right for me to comment on him at this moment in time," said Cullen, who stated pre-match that "conversations are always ongoing" but added that "some people will move on".Since arriving in Ireland in 2017 from the Chiefs in his native New Zealand, Lowe has established himself as a key player for the Irish province and on the international stage.If Lowe was to leave Leinster and move outside of Ireland then it would end his chances of being selected by head coach Andy Farrell for the 2027 World Cup in Australia.He made his Ireland debut in 2020 after qualifying through residency and has scored 17 tries in 45 international caps as he played a key role in the Six Nations titles in 2023 and 2024.Lowe also represented the British and Irish Lions last summer in the series win over Australia.Nine-try Leinster beat Lions to make URC last fourPublished12 hours agoBefore Ireland's Six Nations win over Scotland in March, which secured the triple Crown, Farrell said he expected both Lowe and centre Bundee Aki to sign new...