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Robert Hynes

Ireland and Leinster star James Lowe marries long-term partner Arnica Palmer

Ireland and Leinster star James Lowe has married his long-term partner Arnica Palmer.

The 29-year-old and his other half tied the knot just days after Ireland won the Triple Crown with victory over Scotland at the Aviva Stadium.

Sharing a snap of the happy couple on Instagram, Lowe simply commented: "23-3-22."

Meanwhile, sharing the same photo on her Instagram, Arnica wrote: "Mr & Mrs Lowe."

Lowe proposed to Arnica, who works as a legal executive with Bank of Ireland, back in November.

The couple moved to Ireland from their native New Zealand back in 2017 after Lowe signed for Leinster.

Three years later, the full back signed a new three-year contract with province covering the 2021–22 through 2022–23 seasons.

Lowe became eligible to play for Ireland in November 2020 due to the residency rule.

That month, he made his debut for the country as Ireland enjoyed a 32-9 victory over Wales in the Autumn Nations Cup.

Lowe previously revealed that it has been difficult for them being so far away from home.

He told The Irish Independent: “We both really enjoy Ireland, the people and the countryside, which we have been able to experience a bit more.

“Yes, we do miss home, and with the whole Covid situation it’s nice to know New Zealand is actually safe in terms of our family and everyone back there."

He added: “Being over here is cool and dandy and you get to live a fairly nice lifestyle but you miss wedding anniversaries, you miss birthdays, you miss nephews and nieces growing up.

"There’s heaps of little things going on behind the scenes that people don’t really take into account. It is tough but we are enjoying life over here at the moment.”

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