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DUBLIN, IRELAND: November 22: The scrum packs down during the Ireland V South Africa, autumn series, rugby union match at Aviva Stadium on November 22, 2025, in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by Tim Clayton/Getty Images)

Ross: Springbok loss proof that the scrum still matters

Mike Ross is hopeful there won't be a "knee-jerk" reaction to Ireland's humbling 24-13 defeat to South Africa last weekend, but he believes it's a firm reminder that "the scrum still matters" at the top level of the game.

Rugby • 11 hrs

Leinster's Caelan Doris halts Grégory Alldritt during the hard-fought win

Ross full of praise for impenetrable Leinster

Mike Ross believes Jacques Nienaber's fingerprints are all over Leinster's impressive start to the season as their defence shut down La Rochelle to secure a fine 16-14 win in France on Sunday.

Rugby • 13 Jan

Teams are moving away from packing down unless they have to

Scrum down - trend sends set-piece backwards

Scrums are a unique and integral part of rugby but recent trends suggest they are becoming less important in the game.

Rugby • 05 Mar 23

Cian Healy, hooker Niall Scannell and Finlay Bealham during training in Auckland

Ireland prop swap 'a bit strange' - Mike Ross

Former Ireland international Mike Ross says it is "a bit strange" that Cian Healy and Finlay Bealham are training to cover both prop positions in the front row, despite the two players specialising contrasting roles.

Rugby • 30 Jun 22

Ireland won all ten of their scrums against Scotland

Ross: Scrum comments show Japan are worried

Noise from the Japan camp about the Irish scrum is a sign that they are worried, according to former Ireland prop Mike Ross.

Rugby World Cup 2019 • 24 Sep 19

Ireland were well beaten by England last weekend

Ross confident Ireland will bounce back from big loss

Ireland scrum coach Mike Ross is confident that his side will learn the right lessons from last weekend's Women's Six Nations defeat to England.

Rugby • 05 Feb 19

"Stockdale's brace shows that he is a fine finisher and I am sure the occasional defensive frailties will continue to be ironed out"

Mike Ross showing Ireland how to adapt under pressure

Rugby • 02 Mar 18

'It just drove me nuts and I was dying to go out for that game and I think he does that for everyone else'

'Mike really wears his heart on his sleeve'

Ireland's Lindsay Peat speaks to RTÉ Sport about working with new scrum coach, and former Irish international, Mike Ross.

Rugby • 24 Feb 18

Mike Ross joins Ireland Women's team as coach

Former Ireland prop Mike Ross has been added to the Ireland Women's team coaching ticket.

Rugby • 08 Jan 18

Two Six Nations titles, two Heineken Cups, two PRO12 titles and two World Cup trips - not a bad career

Ireland prop Mike Ross announces retirement

Ireland and Leinster prop Mike Ross has confirmed that he will retire from rugby at the end of the current season.

Rugby • 25 Apr 17

Leinster preparations 'tough' after Foley passing

Leinster coach John Fogarty admits that preparing for this weekend’s Champions Cup tie against Montpellier will be “difficult” as the squad and management come to terms with Anthony Foley’s death.

Rugby • 18 Oct 16

Craig Gilroy has been called up to Ireland's squad for the clash with England

Schmidt calls up Foley, Murphy and Gilroy

Dave Foley, Jordi Murphy and Craig Gilroy have been drafted into Ireland's battered and bruised panel for Saturday's RBS 6 Nations trip to Twickenham.

Six Nations • 22 Feb 16

Mike Ross would take a quarter-final against Argentina instead of New Zealand

VIDEO: Ireland's Mike Ross on France

Prop Mike Ross has identified one good reason why Ireland should go for broke on Sunday against France.

Rugby World Cup 2019 • 07 Oct 15

Cian Healy and Marty Moore at Ireland training

Boost for Ireland as Cian Healy trains

Ireland prop Cian Healy took full part in light training today, despite reports yesterday suggesting that the Leinster man was struggling for fitness ahead of the World Cup.

Rugby • 29 Jul 15

Mike Ross has been a cornerstone of Ireland's scrum since the retirement of John Hayes

Mike Ross pens one-year contract extension

Ireland tighthead prop Mike Ross has signed a new one-year contract with the IRFU which will see him remain at Leinster until at least June 2016.

Rugby • 19 Dec 14

Mike Ross in action against Argentina during the summer

Cronin: Fit Ross vital to Ireland cause

Sean Cronin believes Ireland will need to draw on fit-again tighthead prop Mike Ross "big-time" against the powerful Springboks.

Rugby • 06 Nov 14

Joe Schmidt said it was a concern that Mike Ross had not played in a month

Schmidt confident Ross will be fit to face Boks

Joe Schmidt is "quietly confident" tighthead prop Mike Ross will be fit in time to ease Ireland's front-row injury crisis against South Africa.

Rugby • 31 Oct 14

James Cronin is to see a specialist over his ankle issue

Ireland report lengthy injury list

Joe Schmidt's Ireland has reported a lengthy injury list at their first press conference at Carton House ahead of the November internationals.

Rugby • 31 Oct 14

Mike Ross: 'They won't have the Lobbes or some of the big names you come to expect when you are playing Argentina'

Ireland's Ross expects tough Puma challenge

Despite Argentina resting many of their frontline players, Ireland prop Mike Ross believes the Pumas will still provide stern opposition.

Rugby • 04 Jun 14

Mike Ross is looking forward to French duel

Ross primed for forward battle

Ireland prop Mike Ross is expecting "full-blown jousting" in the pivotal front-row tussle against France at the Stade de France on Saturday.

Six Nations • 12 Mar 14

Mike Ross: 'We didn't expect Cole to be missing this weekend but at the same time Wilson came back last weekend just in time'

Ross: England scrum still a threat without Cole

England's lack of depth at tighthead prop will not damage their scrummaging at Twickenham on Saturday, according to Ireland's Mike Ross.

Six Nations • 19 Feb 14

Lote Tuqiri may be fit for Saturday's clash with Connacht

No new injury concerns for Leinster

Leinster coach Matt O'Connor has reported no new injury concerns ahead of Saturday's RaboDirect PRO12 clash against Connacht at the RDS.

Rugby • 21 Oct 13

Ireland's Mike Ross suffered severe cramp playing against Wales at Millennium Stadium, but he will take full part in training this week

Injuries delay Ireland team announcement

Ireland have delayed the team announcement for their RBS 6 Nations clash with England at Aviva Stadium until Friday lunchtime to give their injured players time to recover.

Six Nations • 03 Feb 13

Cian Healy has signed a three-year contract

Healy and Ross agree new contracts

Cian Healy and Mike Ross have both committed to new contracts to remain in Ireland with Leinster.

Rugby • 30 Jan 13

Mike Ross