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@MikeRoss03

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Ex rugby player for Leinster and Ireland, now tech sales. Tech, gaming, BJJ, whiskey and BBQ enthusiast. Email david @lineupsports .ie. Views my own.

Dublin, Ireland
Joined April 2011
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@MikeRoss03
Mike Ross
5 years
Over the next hours and days, spare a thought for the players. As fans, we’ll get over it eventually, but for them it will linger for months. They’ll be the ones staring at the ceiling in the small hours, running through what went wrong.
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@MikeRoss03
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3 years
You may not like it, but this is what peak performance looks like
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@MikeRoss03
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4 years
Twitter: Be kind Also Twitter:
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@MikeRoss03
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6 years
CJ tearing in for half time like a man who left the immersion on #IREvNZL
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@MikeRoss03
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4 years
Tadhg Furlong on the charge against Wales, 2020 #IREvWAL
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@MikeRoss03
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4 years
Here's some free publicity. Don't have the 100k followers but I'm fairly sure the ones I have are a) mostly Irish and b) Dublin based. The restaurant looks very nice by the way, will definitely be in!
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LaPeniche
4 years
We just received a message from an #influencer to book a Table this week we gave them times available and they picked one then they replied with have we influencers rates?Is this a thing?Like we are a #smallbusiness and in these times we all need to #supporteachother
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@MikeRoss03
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3 years
As shitty a take as this is, to me it just showcases Rog's incredible mental resilience. Everyone has poor moments but without Rog, there's a lot of medals missing from people's pockets. His rugby legacy is assured, unlike this anonymous account
@T2Rugby
Tier 2 Rugby
3 years
Incredible how Ronan O'Gara's reputation among some as a legendary tactical kicking mastermind survived performances like this on biggest stage. On his day behind a strong pack he was decent, if limited, kicking 10, but on off days a total liability more often than some remember.
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@MikeRoss03
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7 years
Fun fact, Ireland now have a 100% win rate against teams chasing a world record number of wins #IrevEng
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@MikeRoss03
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5 years
I suppose what I'm getting at is be kind. They'll be far harder on themselves than anyone else. Life will go on, and rugby will continue to thrill and disappoint us
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@MikeRoss03
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2 years
I'm not crying you're crying (and Pete of course) What a bloody performance #NZLvIRE
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@MikeRoss03
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1 year
The face that still strikes fear into Irish rugby people of a certain vintage #IREvFRA
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@MikeRoss03
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9 months
Rare photo of Pete actually smiling on his debut against Scotland in 2012. He's still a cranky bollix, but he's been such a key part of so many big days for Ireland and Munster. Delighted to see him get the ton, hopefully he'll have a similar look on his face tomorrow night!
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@MikeRoss03
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3 years
What a terrible day to have eyes
@Murray_Kinsella
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3 years
Tadhg Furlong...
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@MikeRoss03
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7 years
Thanks for all the messages, it's been very humbling reading them all. I've had an amazing career, and played with some very special players
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@MikeRoss03
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10 years
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@MikeRoss03
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3 years
If we win this game I swear I'm going missing tonight #IREvNZL
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@MikeRoss03
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2 years
Looks like Leinster have been busy in the transfer market 👀
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@MikeRoss03
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3 years
God I love scrums #IREvENG
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@MikeRoss03
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7 years
A brilliant way to end a hugely enjoyable career. Thanks @Barbarian_FC for making it happen. Kudos to the @UlsterRugby crowd. #overandout
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@MikeRoss03
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7 years
Delighted and honoured to get the nod! Finally get the chance to play with a team that will fully harness my creative instincts...
@Barbarian_FC
Barbarian FC
7 years
Scientists are still debating whether the moon orbits Earth or this bloke 🌍 The legend - @MikeRoss03 🇮🇪 #rugby 🏉 #rugbyunited
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@MikeRoss03
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5 years
Tadhg Furlong is officially dead to me after that #JPNvIRE
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@MikeRoss03
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6 years
Thanks for all the messages over the weekend. Obviously a fairly hard subject to talk about, but needed to be done. For anyone in similar circumstances, there are plenty of resources out there like @SamaritansIRL and @PietaHouse . Make use of them.
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@MikeRoss03
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5 years
They’ll have worked insanely hard to get to this stage, and it’s soul crushing. For some, it’s their last cap in an Irish jersey. For others, it’s their last World Cup. The lucky ones have to wait 4 years. In 2015 after we lost to Argentina it felt like mourning
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@MikeRoss03
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2 years
Not really understanding the scrum decisions. Whole thing is just wheeling around, no clear dominance #ENGvIRE
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@MikeRoss03
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5 years
Just to be clear (because this Twitter after all) , this is in reference to him kicking in the first half. I still love Tadhg
@MikeRoss03
Mike Ross
5 years
Tadhg Furlong is officially dead to me after that #JPNvIRE
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@MikeRoss03
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3 years
Neil Francis: Twitter should be controlled because you can abuse people on it Also Neil Francis:
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@IndoSport
Irish Independent Sport
3 years
"There will be no going back and the threats and bile will only get worse. Time for the EU to follow Australia’s lead, otherwise the cesspit will continue to grow." - Neil Francis
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@MikeRoss03
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3 years
The following is something I’ve been thinking about quite a lot. I’m sure I’ll get a bit of grief from the lads for putting it out there, but here goes anyway! Recently I’ve realised that, conservatively, we’re sitting on 160 skills coaches and not utilising them /1
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@MikeRoss03
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3 years
Little glimpse of what wearing the jersey meant to CJ. Outstanding work rate, and carried and tackled relentlessly. Thoroughly decent human being too, will be missed on and off the pitch
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@MikeRoss03
Mike Ross
4 years
When is too young to have the deodorant chat? There's a gang of 10 year old boys in my house and it smells like a dressing room without the Deep Heat
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@MikeRoss03
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5 years
Watching backs join mauls is kind of adorable #IREvWAL
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@MikeRoss03
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3 years
Scrum is love, scrum is life #EXEvLEI
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@MikeRoss03
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3 years
Dear @FreeNow_IE , when I prebook a taxi for a specific time I expect the taxi to be at that time. Having a driver accept the booking with an arrival time 20 minutes after the original time, and then charging me €5 for the privilege of cancelling makes the customer irate
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@MikeRoss03
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1 year
Lad next to me had James Ryan as first try scorer at 45/1. There may have been some beer spilt. #ITAvIRE
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@MikeRoss03
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2 years
Josh van der Flier is two golden retrievers in a man suit #energy #IREvSCO
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@MikeRoss03
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7 years
Incredible reception last night, one I'll never forget. Very special day, hopefully one more to come!
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@MikeRoss03
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4 years
Other nations watching France when they're in this sort of mood #FRAENG
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@MikeRoss03
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1 year
Well that's the last time I raid my dad's drink cabinet
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@MikeRoss03
Mike Ross
11 months
Most popular try ever at the Aviva?
@IrishRugby
Irish Rugby
11 months
74' | TRY! EARLLSSSSSSSSSS! 😍 Ireland 29-10 England. #TeamOfUs
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@MikeRoss03
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2 years
Hope anyone who doubts Italy's place in the Six Nations is watching this match #WALvITA
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@MikeRoss03
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6 years
Shit, all my stash is outdated now #thankslads
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@MikeRoss03
Mike Ross
4 years
Good thing I have no shame and wore the stretchy pants
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@MikeRoss03
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5 months
Watching France getting a bit bullied at home is a novel experience #FRAvIRE
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@MikeRoss03
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5 years
New life achievement unlocked: painted my daughter's nails for the first time. It's harder than it looks, but she's happy at least!
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@MikeRoss03
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6 years
Happiness is a cold beer and a hot barbecue
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@MikeRoss03
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4 years
I am all out of Sopranos episodes and I'm not happy. Finally got around to watching it during lock down, what a show
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@MikeRoss03
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For a brief, glorious moment, @JamesLowe_03 got to feel the pride of being a forward #FRAvIRE
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@MikeRoss03
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5 years
I know I'm biaised, but I don't agree with that red at all, yellow probably appropriate. #IREvSAM
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@MikeRoss03
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9 years
Thanks for all the messages yesterday. Playing for Ireland is a huge honour, and leading the team out a great memory http://t.co/QJtUFoGFmg
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@MikeRoss03
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6 years
FUCKING YES
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@MikeRoss03
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1 year
Always sad to see a prop retire before the age of 38, but what a career this man has had! A man I'm lucky to call a friend, and it was a privilege to be there for some of his career. Happy trails Jack, best is yet to come.
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@IrishRugby
Irish Rugby
1 year
Wishing Jack McGrath a happy retirement - thanks for everything you did in a green jersey! 🟢 #TeamOfUs | #IrishRugby
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@MikeRoss03
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8 years
When the lads tell you you're heavily involved in one of the tries of the season and you realise what they meant
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@MikeRoss03
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4 years
Despite the dodgy hair, @QuinnRoux adds a massive amount of ballast when he's behind you. Got winded by him once when he was at Leinster because he threw me into the scrum machine so hard #irevwal
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@MikeRoss03
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5 years
WTF I hate rugby now #JAPvIRE
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@MikeRoss03
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5 months
Joe McCarthy is a big ignorant young fella and I mean that in the best possible way #LEIvLEI
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@MikeRoss03
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6 years
Has this been done yet?
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@MikeRoss03
Mike Ross
7 years
There's still one more month left though, and hopefully I'll get to go out with one last medal in the back pocket!
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@MikeRoss03
Mike Ross
4 years
Dear diary, today was a good day #dreamcask
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@MikeRoss03
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6 months
Couple of things wrong here. 1. Baird is signalling the ball is in, not the "swing" 2. If a "swing" is called, the back row have nothing to do with it. Any shenanigans are decided by the front row pre scrum, the back 5 need to just shut up and push.
@Overthehillprop
Overthehillprop
6 months
Baird calls the swing by banging the ground. Porter driving inwards is a gimmick to allow the back five to swing around trying to deceive the ref. Ala'alatoa tries to pull Loughman round with him. Jager stays strong and keeps the angle straight to expose the runaround.
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@MikeRoss03
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3 years
Usually don't respond to stuff like this but I'm a bit cranky this evening
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@MikeRoss03
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3 years
Beautiful drop for a miserable Friday night, glad they revived this one
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@MikeRoss03
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5 months
I have to say, I really really dislike the held up = goal line kick rule. Deprives us of 5 minutes of glorious 5m scrums #LEIvLEI
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@MikeRoss03
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6 years
#GOAT stuff from Sexto there
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@MikeRoss03
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1 year
One of the best halves of rugby I've seen in a while #IREvFRA
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@MikeRoss03
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3 years
Friendly reminder in this endless spell of every day being the same: tomorrow is Mother's Day. Don't forget, because she certainly won't!
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@MikeRoss03
Mike Ross
5 years
I have had nightmares about this very scenario
@jamieheaslip
jamie heaslip
5 years
I'm back baby!!!!
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4 years
Friendly reminder that it's still Mother's Day this weekend and they WILL remember
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@MikeRoss03
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2 years
One of life's underrated joys is introducing your kids to the classics, in this case Father Ted. My eldest has just devoured the first season in one sitting
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@MikeRoss03
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3 years
I took up Brazilian jiu-jitsu a couple of months ago thanks to an inebriated conversation. Really glad I did, it's an amazing sport and helped to fill a rugby shaped hole that's been there for a while. Tonight I took the first step on a long ladder, look forward to the journey
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@MikeRoss03
Mike Ross
11 months
Superb reaction from the crowd to this, and so well deserved. Earlsy is one of those guys who everyone instinctively likes, delighted to see him hit the hundred
@IrishRugby
Irish Rugby
11 months
Joining Ireland’s centurion club! 💚 #TeamOfUs
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@MikeRoss03
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5 years
Someone needs to tell Nugget that you're supposed to slow down in your thirties #LEIvULS
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@MikeRoss03
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3 years
I'm a simple man, someone sends me free pizza and Guinness then I'm going to tweet about it. So many thanks to the cunning marketing people from @TheDoughBros and @GuinnessIreland for the badly needed calories! Nice socks too...
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@MikeRoss03
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7 years
Thanks for all the messages at the weekend, was delighted to reach the big 150! Some great days in blue and hopefully a few more to come.
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3 years
One of the best days I can remember.
@leinsterrugby
Leinster Rugby
3 years
📍 Millennium Stadium 🔟 years since THAT comeback! 🤩 #LeinsterRugby #FromTheGroundUp
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@MikeRoss03
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5 years
Every evening this lad is lounging around my garden like he owns the place
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@MikeRoss03
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1 year
France just too good. Commiserations to the lads, been a very tough couple of weeks but they've represented their country extremely well. #WorldRugbyU20s
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My son: "why is Ryan Baird hanging out on the wing?" Few phases later "Oh." #LEIvLAR
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4 years
It's come to this then
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4 years
No better man than Mads to take that one #EDIvULS
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1 year
If we win this it'll almost be more satisfying than the French game. #SCOvIRE
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@MikeRoss03
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6 years
Think I might break out the official Ross family tartan after that result! #SCOvENG
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@MikeRoss03
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1 month
Dug this beauty out of the archives ahead of the trip tomorrow! Sad to say it's aged a lot better than its wearer. All the weight seems to have slipped down from the shoulders to the torso unfortunately so it'll have to stay at home #stuffedsausage
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@MikeRoss03
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4 years
Really looking forward to seeing @ProperChurch making his 100th appearance later on. Couldn't ask for a better team-mate and friend. It's been a hard road at times, and it's a testament to his character what he's achieved. Hopefully the parish will be celebrating again tonight!
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6 years
Say it ain't so, Joe
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4 years
Calling it now, Ireland to win the U-20s Grand Slam in 2040
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@MikeRoss03
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2 years
Proper test match that. There'll be some very sore bodies on the tables tomorrow morning #IREvRSA
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@MikeRoss03
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1 year
Why use two prop when three prop do trick
@Murray_Kinsella
Murray Kinsella
1 year
Ireland win a scrum penalty with Cian Healy at hooker! Phenomenal.
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@MikeRoss03
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10 months
Extremely offended by the phrase "too much scrummaging" that Karl Dickson just used in the Wales vs Portugal match #WALvPOR
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@MikeRoss03
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4 years
Lovely touch for Ferg and Rob to raise the trophy #LEIvULS
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4 months
Gutted by the result, but you can't write a team like England off. Will likely still claim the title but a good reminder that sometimes it's just not your day. #ENGvIRE
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@MikeRoss03
Mike Ross
6 years
Had some great times with these boys through the years, on and off the pitch. Welcome to the other side! #thankslads
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@MikeRoss03
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8 years
Huge congrats to @Paul_OConnell on an immense career. Best thing I can say about him is that he made everyone around him better #ThanksPaulie
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@MikeRoss03
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8 years
Everytime I watch the Olympic gymnastics I dream about what might have been #regrets
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@MikeRoss03
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2 years
@JamesLowe_03 Sorry James, only verified accounts can make requests like these
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@MikeRoss03
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7 years
Who knew there was a beer fairy? Thanks @Heineken_IE !
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@MikeRoss03
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8 years
To reach 100 caps you've to be at the top of your game and fit for over ten years. Huge achievement for @RoryBest2 and what a way to mark it
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