AT JUST 79KG, Michael Lowry is a genuine lightweight in the world of professional rugby, dominated as it is by imposingly large athletes. But the 20-year-old Ulster academy man is punching well above his weight, with two impressive performances at fullback for the province in the Heineken Champions Cup in the last two weeks underlining how special a talent he is. Lowry has impressed for Ulster. Source: Morgan Treacy/INPHO Lowry’s bravery, handling skills, intelligence and speed have stood out in Ulster’s games against Leicester and Racing 92 – his first two starts for the province. The former Royal Belfast Academical Institution student made his Ulster debut last month against Munster in…

JOHNNY SEXTON’S ROLE in guiding Ireland to a dream season has been recognised with a nomination for the prestigious World Rugby Player of the Year award. The Leinster out-half is included on a stellar shortlist for the accolade alongside All Blacks pair Beauden Barrett and Rieko Ioane and Springboks Faf de Klerk and Malcolm Marx.  Sexton helped Ireland to huge success last season. Source: Bryan Keane/INPHO Sexton, who was previously nominated back in 2014, helped Joe Schmidt’s Ireland to a memorable Six Nations Grand Slam and first series win in Australia for 39 years, playing a key role throughout the course of the season. Click Here: northampton saints rugby jerseys…