In his younger years Lowrie was a State representative athlete in a number of track, field and sporting events.

[citation needed] His father, Bert Lowrie, is the current team manager for the State of Origin NSW Blues, and has a major role in the Country Rugby League.

After a few extensive injuries to the Parramatta Eels squad Lowrie was given a chance in the first-grade run on side, he played almost every game of the 2009 season and has proved himself to be a valuable and hard-working asset to the team.

Just two days before the Broncos 2014 match against the Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles, Lowrie commented on Brookvale Oval, labelling it a "shithole",[11] claiming that "the [field is] heavy, muddy and boggy".

[13] However, on 6 November 2015, before playing a game, he announced his retirement from rugby league to instead take up the Knights' NYC head coaching role.