Lowes played 125 times for Leeds Rhinos before moving to Bradford Bulls in 1996 where he would go on to feature on 238 occasions and enjoy success in the Super League Grand Final.
On the international level he also represented Great Britain on five occasions in his career.
He began coaching at Warrington Wolves and has since coached at Bradford Bulls and Leeds Rhinos as well in the top flight. Lowes then moved to the 15-a-side game with Yorkshire Carnegie as he looked to take them back towards the top of the Championship.
His most recent appointment saw him become Assistant Coach of the England Rugby League team, and he led them to victory over New Zealand in the Autumn in a titanic test series.
In April 2019, it was announced that Lowes will join Ealing Trailfinders in the summer and will work alongside the coaching team as the club aim for more advancements on the pitch.
(LS April 9, 2019)
