Mike Ross
‘Beast’ Mtawawira is a big fan of Mike Ross’ Lions front row

‘Beast’ Mtawawira is a big fan of Mike Ross’ Lions front row

“Everybody is excited. There’s a lot of hype already.” Some interesting thoughts on the front row battles coming up this summer, from two of the best props in recent rugby history. Sport has proved such a welcome distraction to so many, over the past 15 months, and South African rugby fans are embracing all that […]

5 years ago

Mike Ross gives expert tips on how to scrummage

Mike Ross gives expert tips on how to scrummage

Mike Ross played 12 years of professional rugby and amassed 61 caps for Ireland. He’s spent a lot of time in the front-row. The former Leinster tighthead was a technically gifted scrummager and since his retirement he has undertaken a role with the Irish women’s team as their scrum coach. Ross was renowned through his […]

8 years ago

Mike Ross appointed scrum coach for the Ireland women’s side ahead of the Six Nations

Mike Ross appointed scrum coach for the Ireland women’s side ahead of the Six Nations

This is a big boost. Former Ireland prop Mike Ross has been confirmed as the new scrum coach for the Ireland women’s rugby team as they continue preparations for the upcoming Six Nations campaign. The 38-year-old Cork native established himself as a player with considerable expertise in the scrum during a career that yielded two […]

8 years ago