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Mike Ross

# mike-ross - Thursday 28 March, 2013

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# mike-ross - Tuesday 26 March, 2013

Tom Court: International rugby is a microscope 24/7, now players can relax

As the Six Nations fades out of view, Ireland’s top two Pro12 contenders are on a collision course this Saturday.

# mike-ross - Tuesday 5 March, 2013

France have a €1m scrummaging machine but we’ve got pride… and Cian Healy

Mike Ross feels the return of his fellow Leinster prop is vital to Ireland’s victory hopes.

# mike-ross - Monday 11 February, 2013

Players’ reaction: 6 Nations Championship still wide open, insists Kearney

Mike Ross added that he was expecting “a long week in the video room” following yesterday’s match.

# mike-ross - Thursday 31 January, 2013

So this is what an IRFU contract looks like

Cian Healy slept soundly last night after signing up with Leinster and Ireland until 2016… the future.

# mike-ross - Wednesday 30 January, 2013

Close them aul’ floodgates again — Healy and Ross sign new Leinster deals

The two lads will continue their front-row double act for another few seasons (at least).

Michael Bent fails his audition as 10-minute wonder gets the nod

Ireland coach Declan Kidney revealed that the New Zealander’s rough outing in Galway did him no favours.

# mike-ross - Monday 28 January, 2013

Mike Ross: Wounded Wales are at their most dangerous

Despite injuries crippling the champions’ pack, Ireland’s prop warns that Welsh players can ‘suddenly become a legend.’

# mike-ross - Thursday 13 December, 2012

McCarthy is not the only Connacht player to express an interest to come to Leinster – Schmidt

The row over Mike McCarthy’s switch to Leinster shows no signs of going away.

# mike-ross - Wednesday 12 December, 2012

Ross: Leinster re-emerging from ‘dark place’ for second swing at Clermont

If Leinster lose they’re out. That’s how the prop is approaching this painful week.

# mike-ross - Saturday 24 November, 2012

3 things we learned from Ireland’s trouncing of Argentina

Did anybody see a 46-24 win coming? Time to work out how to replicate it.

As it happened: Ireland v Argentina, November Tests

We were live from the Aviva Stadium as Ireland hoped to kick-start the international season as the Pumas ended theirs.

November tests: Sexton backs ‘terrifying’ winger Gilroy to jolt Argentina

The out-half has declared himself fully fit and ready to visit another Aviva defeat on the Pumas.

Devil in the detail: Ireland up against new look Pumas this afternoon

Argentina have no trouble scoring tries these days after stepping up to meet improved opposition.

# mike-ross - Friday 23 November, 2012

‘I don’t feel it’: Leguizamon driven by Puma pride, not green eyes

“We know that we failed against France.” says the back row hoping to atone this weekend.

Don’t touch that dial… here’s the sport on TV this weekend

The Argies are in town, Chelsea v Man City and plenty more besides. Who needs friends?

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Old friends: 5 games that define Ireland’s rivalry with Argentina

Even if the rugby hasn’t always been top drawer, these battles are never anything short of fascinating.

# mike-ross - Thursday 22 November, 2012

Computer says yes: Declan Kidney reckons Pumas will check out new guy Gilroy online

There won’t be any surprises for Argentina this weekend.

Ayerza hoping to end landmark year on high

The Leicester prop is confident that a decent Argentinian performance this week, will bring a first ever win in Dublin.

# mike-ross - Wednesday 21 November, 2012

November tests: The only way is up for Foley

The Ireland forwards coach has personal experience of grinding out victories over Argentina.

Due south: Carizza happy to wander for ‘club’ Argentina

After seven years in France, the second row has had to pack his bags to continue playing for the Pumas.

Mike Ross eager to atone for scrum slip-up against Springboks

The Leinster prop proved he was human against South Africa. He will be hoping to lift expectations when he faces Argentina.

The Morning Score: Wednesday

All you need to know this morning including how to execute bad sportsmanship.

# mike-ross - Tuesday 20 November, 2012

‘I’m sure we’re going to hop off each other at the weekend’ – Keith Earls

Replacing the world-class Brian O’Driscoll may prove impossible but a starring role against Argentina won’t go astray.

November tests: Sexton misses training but back row set to stay intact

The Irish out-half may not train until Thursday morning.

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In pictures: Ireland’s rugby squad train ahead of Argentina clash

Declan Kidney ran the rule over his side at the team’s base in Carton House, Co Kildare earlier.

# mike-ross - Saturday 17 November, 2012

As it happened: Ireland v Fiji, November internationals

Ireland scored early and often against their Pacific Island visitors at Thomond Park.

# mike-ross - Saturday 10 November, 2012

Match report: Ireland v South Africa

Declan Kidney’s men contrived to lose their fifth match in succession as the Springboks fought back from nine points down to win.

# mike-ross - Thursday 8 November, 2012

Guinness Series: Leinster front-row ready to answer Ireland’s call thanks to some insider trading

“Are you going to change your name to Richardt O’Strauss?” asked a South African reporter. We copyrighted that joke last month.

# mike-ross - Thursday 1 November, 2012

‘How in the name of Jesus are we getting to this point’ – Wood blasts Bent call-up

The former Irish captain also touted Jonny Sexton and Peter O’Mahony as future leaders.

# mike-ross - Tuesday 30 October, 2012

Michael Bent may start for Leinster ahead of Ireland’s November Series

The Kiwi prop looks set to feature against Ospreys in an effort to give him some crucial game-time.

# mike-ross - Monday 22 October, 2012

In pictures: Our Heineken Cup Team of the Week

Two Irish players have made the cut while there are some honourable mentions for three others.

# mike-ross - Saturday 13 October, 2012

Player Ratings: Leinster v Exeter Chiefs

The Premiership side put up a real fight in the first half before the Blues’ European pedigree shone through.

# mike-ross - Monday 8 October, 2012

Ulster Bank League: Lansdowne go top with six-try blitz against Shannon

The Dublin side were in unstoppable form while Young Munster and Garryowen kept up the winning habit.

# mike-ross - Wednesday 3 October, 2012

Leading from the front: Ross ready to start playing hardball

“If you can’t get up for Munster you might as well not be playing rugby.” Says the cornerstone of Leinster’s set-piece.

# mike-ross - Friday 14 September, 2012

Schmidt adds international flavour for Leinster’s Italian job

Seven Irish internationals will make their first start of the season when Leinster face Benetton Treviso on Saturday evening.

# mike-ross - Wednesday 27 June, 2012

The good, the bad and the ugly.. reflecting on Ireland’s long, hard season

Beginning with a World Cup warm up match against Scotland on 22 August, it was the all-encompassing season which featured a World Cup, a Six Nations and a summer tour.

# mike-ross - Monday 25 June, 2012

Summer Tour Diary: Five month break for the Irish rugby team but who will be back?

Ireland will be boosted by the return of the likes of Tommy Bowe and Paul O’Connell but others look to have played their last Test match.

# mike-ross - Sunday 17 June, 2012

Heaslip and D’Arcy ruled out of final Test against the All Blacks

The Leinster duo are returning to Ireland after sustaining a fractured finger and calf strain in Saturday’s narrow loss to New Zealand.

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