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 became an Irish citizen having gained citizenship, along with his wife, in 2025. [1]

Feb 9, 2024 · Here, SunSport has a look at his new family life outside of his sporting achievements: How old is James Lowe and where is he from? Lowe was born on July 8 1992, making him 31-years-old. He is...

Sep 15, 2023 · There is not much information regarding James’s parents, Geoff and Yvonne, on the internet, but we know the family is tightly knit. Lowe shares Mori and English heritage with his parents and is also related to the Ngpuhi and Ngi Te Rangi iwi.

Feb 9, 2025 · Personal Life and Family. Lowe’s personal life has been characterized by significant milestones and a strong emphasis on family. He married his long-time partner, Arnica Palmer, in a private ceremony in Las Vegas in March 2022. The couple had emigrated to Ireland together in 2017 from New Zealand.

Jan 21, 2025 · Another rugby baby has arrived as James Lowe and his wife Arnica have welcomed their second child, and we have to say we love the name! The couple are already doting parents to one-year-old son Nico, with James gushing that their toddler is …

Feb 9, 2025 · James and Arnica, who hail from New Zealand, are already doting parents to one-year-old son Nico, with James gushing that their toddler is ‘chuffed to be a big brother’. Taking to social media they shared a few pictures of their new arrival.

Oct 14, 2023 · James is married to his long-time partner Arnica Palmer, who works as a legal executive with Bank of Ireland. The couple were both living in their home country of New Zealand before emigrating to Ireland together.

Dec 10, 2021 · Lowe's family were unable to attend the match at Dublin's Aviva Stadium, but the Nelson native has revealed how his "extremely proud" father, Geoff, celebrated the occasion in his own way.

Jun 5, 2022 · James Lowe Family and Personal Life. James Lowe was born on 8 July 1992 to his father, Jeff Lowe and his mother, Yvonne Lowe. He stands at 6ft 2 (1.84m) and weighs 16st 10lb (106kg).

Apr 29, 2023 · Irish and Leinster rugby star James Lowe has announced the arrival of his first child, a baby boy, with his wife Arnica. The New Zealand native, who recently signed a new deal with Leinster Rugby, shared the first photos of the new …