Connecticut Sun W 83:86 Dallas Wings W 
Uruguay 76:91 Argentina 
Panama 83:70 Cuba 
Phoenix Mercury W 90:67 Seattle Storm W 
New Zealand 106:102 Philippines 
Canterbury Rams 99:65 Manawatu Jets 
Hobart Chargers W 70:85 Melbourne Tigers W 
Brisbane Capitals W 68:81 Sunshine Coast Phoenix W 
South West Metro Pirates W 73:82 Logan Thunder W 
Imus Braderhood 94:124 GenSan Warriors 
Mt. Gambier W 64:95 Knox W 
Sandringham W 61:95 Waverley W 
Mackay Meteorettes W 78:88 Townsville Flames W 
Southern District Spartans W 79:86 Cairns W 
Japan U17 83:104 New Zealand U17 
Canada U17 86:100 Australia U17 
Hobart Chargers 63:101 Melbourne Tigers 
Brisbane Capitals 99:92 Sunshine Coast Phoenix 
South West Metro Pirates 85:112 Logan Thunder 
Ilagan Isabela Cowboys 107:90 Bacolod Masskara 
Cockburn Cougars W 103:66 Mandurah Magic W 
Australia 124:52 Guam 
East Perth Eagles W 89:76 South West Slammers W 
Willetton Tigers W 80:87 Joondalup Wolves W 
Mt Gambier 76:97 Knox 
Sandringham Sabres 101:91 Waverley 
Mackay Meteors 95:77 Townsville Heat 
Southern District 83:99 Cairns Marlins 
China 71:92 Japan 
China U17 67:56 Venezuela U17 
Ireland’s head coach, Andy Farrell, has made it clear that former Leinster star James Lowe probably won’t play for Ireland while he’s based in Japan. However, Farrell hasn’t completely shut the door on Lowe making a return for the 2027 Rugby World Cup.
The Japan Move and Its Impact
Lowe recently made the big decision to leave Leinster and join a club in Japan. This move has raised questions about his future with the national team.
- Farrell emphasized that players based outside of Ireland are rarely selected.
- He stated that Lowe’s current situation makes an immediate comeback unlikely.
What This Means for the World Cup
Despite the challenges, Farrell didn’t rule out a future return. When asked about the 2027 World Cup, he left the possibility open.
According to the coach, international rugby is a long game. He suggested that things could change over the next few years, depending on Lowe’s form and availability.
The Bottom Line on Lowe’s Ireland Future
For now, James Lowe’s green jersey is likely on hold. But Andy Farrell has made it clear that the story isn’t over. If Lowe continues to play well and the circumstances align, a World Cup return is still possible.