The Dew Drop Inn Virtual Rugby Pub

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Welcome to the virtual rugby pub - a place where you can come in for a sly beverage and discuss whatever's on your mind, or just eavesdrop on the regulars if you fancy a break from all the rugby chat.

The only rule in this pub is one of mutual respect for everyone in it, oh and no defacing the Tommy Bowe photo on the bar. That's a banning offence

So pull up a chair....what'll it be?




Last Pub: https://www.606v2.com/t10923p950-the-dew-drop-inn-virtual-rugby-pub#353840

Portnoy wrote:The only test in this series is whether the rain will save India.

I am totally disappointed with the Indian challenge.

To be fair, you have to give England some credit for how poor India have been. England got on top early, and have never taken their foot of the Indian throat. India have not been allowed to play by what is a very special England team.

MBTGOG wrote:

LDCPete wrote:England should bat on, really hammer the Indians into the ground, make 750 and still have 2 days to bowl them out.

Isn't that a bit unfair in the same series where India allowed England to have their batter come in even though they didn't have to?

Slightly different scenario Munsty. The dismissal of Bell was against the spirit of cricket because of the way it was done. England continuing to bat in order to really drive home their advantage and make sure that they cannot lose the match is not.

I'm resigned to never understanding Test cricket. Is the 20/20 starting up soon?

Hell Fire!

Morse has got v2 stripes now! [note to self : don't mention establishmentisation]

Back to the cricket. This game was over 24 hours ago.

The depth of the Indian humiliation is unplumbable.

And what is worse, there is no way that England can show any charity by declaring. The light would not allow further play.

LDCPete wrote:

Portnoy wrote:The only test in this series is whether the rain will save India.

I am totally disappointed with the Indian challenge.

To be fair, you have to give England some credit for how poor India have been. England got on top early, and have never taken their foot of the Indian throat. India have not been allowed to play by what is a very special England team.

MBTGOG wrote:

LDCPete wrote:England should bat on, really hammer the Indians into the ground, make 750 and still have 2 days to bowl them out.

Isn't that a bit unfair in the same series where India allowed England to have their batter come in even though they didn't have to?

Slightly different scenario Munsty. The dismissal of Bell was against the spirit of cricket because of the way it was done. England continuing to bat in order to really drive home their advantage and make sure that they cannot lose the match is not.

So because Bell was a bit stupid, its against the spirit of cricket????

Anyway enough of this cricket malark, its actually already put me to sleep today.


On to more interesting things, GOLF!!!

Hi all. My gawd their was some first class pedantry in here about 'performances'

In other news I read a good interview with Tom Palmer in the Standard. Apparently he's good mates with Richard Parks, and half the interview was given over to Parks' recent achievements. RP is being paraded at the MS before the game tomorrow. I wasn't aware of that.

Has it started Hughie?

I'm waiting for the Rugby League tonight myself. Big game between St. Helens and Huddersfield tonight.

I wasn't aware of that either, Hound. He should get a great reception.

How do you see the match going?

MBTGOG wrote:Has it started Hughie?

I'm waiting for the Rugby League tonight myself. Big game between St. Helens and Huddersfield tonight.

Aye been on since about 1 this avo, cut looking like being around +3/4

How are all the Irish doing?

Not so well

Lucky - England have a stronger team this week, but Wales are at home and Gatland has told the players "They must win".

A score in it again, but I can't say which way. I suspect this game will mean more to Wales than England. For us it's giving a hit out for the likes of Tinds, Easter and, especially, Lawes. Plus having a look at the likes of Fourie and Wigglesworth in terms of squad selection.

Not too fussed about it to be honest.

We definitely need the win more. I imagine Martin Johnson would prefer victory in Dublin than in Cardiff, given the choice.

Right folks, enjoy your evenings!

Evening all, nice night in I think unless someone manages to tempt me out for a quick drink all the bits sorted for the Sarries bbq as well!! Any welsh regs/regs in the area are welcome to come down to the Tavistock for 1ish!!

Don't think you'll get the rev down, I dont think he's mentioned it but he's going hospitality tomorrow, so hell probably gwr fed yhere , not that he's mentioned it

Rev's in hospitality? I know I saw hospitality mentioned a few times but I just decided to ignore it and the comment!

prop_lyd wrote:Rev's in hospitality? I know I saw hospitality mentioned a few times but I just decided to ignore it and the comment!

Watching the RL tonight munsty?

I am prop, are you?

Yep just waiting for quantum leap to finish then watch the rl whilst playing my mandolin

I used to love Quantam Leap. How did they finish that series?

I don't know, need to borrow them all off my sister!

Starting now. I'm backing Saints.

Bang! May even venture onto the rl board

Is there Rugby League on now? I'm watching non-sporting telly. It'll make up for the weekend's action.

For all who are watching/interested in the rl tonight....if this is successful i'll do it for all the rl games i watch!

https://www.606v2.com/t11476-st-helens-vs-huddersfield#364110

prop_lyd wrote:Bang! May even venture onto the rl board

Try but it is very quiet.

I'll give it a go at making some topics now and again....not great knowledge but the r.u board gets enough attention!

prop_lyd wrote:I'll give it a go at making some topics now and again....not great knowledge but the r.u board gets enough attention!

Good man. I've tried but it can really put you down when there are only the same two posters on it all the time.

Well only one way to find out!! guess if more topics get posted people may become interested...

Hughie, are you a golf fan or do you just follow the majors? I just follow the majors in tennis but would check the scores in the golf most of the time.

http://rugbyworldcup-argentina2023.blogspot.com/

Very interesting blog this.

Mmmm. Corona shandy.

Well, tomorrow I will be preparing sheep for the sales coming up in the next few weeks and Sunday I will be on the South Wales ram safari, driving round South Wales having a look at the rams people are selling.

My dad was quite proud today, he got a mention in the Scottish Farmer newspaper. A ram he sold in Scotland won the championship at Aran show for the second year running.

It's no wonder I am not really in Rugby mode.

Anyway, off up em wooden hills.

My uncle is a well known sheep developer/breeder he developed the Easy Care Breed.

Watch it Cymro, a certain Stelios Haji-Iouannou will be suing

How are you doing fella? Hopefully not too much rain on Ynys Mon.

Hi HH how's things mate,been wet and windy here today but the sailing fraternity were out in force.
The wife and I had a great time over at your HQ last weekend.

So your cousins a comedian then.

Are you not aware of that particular breed ?
http://www.easycaresheep.com/history-easy-care-sheep-breed

Yes I am aware if them. I am also aware of your cousin, the comedian Tudur Owen.

Cymro - You mean you came to Lootingdon and didn't tell me . We had a good mix in the pub where I watched the game in Ealing - good friendly banter. There's a wee Welsh community in there, and I sorted some of them out a good deal for the Dubai 7s. Gerald Davies had a coaching stint at Ealing RFC not too long back. The club display the home nations' proper saints flags in the bar.

Nice to hear you had a good time though. Hopefully we'll have pints in the not too distant future

Glas a du wrote:So your cousins a comedian then.

Sorry I'm not normaly that slow Yes Tud belongs to the same tribe.

Time to switch off and enjoy a few bevvys before getting kip for the match tomorrow nos da all

HH yes I did come over on the Friday stayed with friends in Watford.
I'm not sure if I have told you this before but I do have a property in Caterham and often stay there we mainly go there to tidy up due to my son living there while he attends Uni.
So next time I'm over I shall let you know a few pints will be in order.

Another plug for this year's fantasy football tournament. Home page here to pick a team.

http://fantasy.premierleague.com/

Really simple and easy to play. Anyhow I've set up a 606v2 Pub league ala Sports Guru. Code below feel free to join.

1280463-305867

Oh and 606v2 have a wider forum based one as well which should be better promoted. Code below

39455-16151

Last chance saloon.

Cymro - please do next time. I'll PM you, but probably tomorrow. Beers on board, and in earnest conversation with good mate at the mo

prop_lyd wrote:Rev's in hospitality? I know I saw hospitality mentioned a few times but I just decided to ignore it and the comment!

Are things that bad for me in here that I get referred to as IT

Let's just say that Ebbw Vale won. They were good. I played the last 15, which wasn't bad considering I can never train. We looked like running them close at one point just after halftime.

Really so happy right now. Did well in my exam too.

Tried watching the RL myself, but couldn't see much. Just watching the last Richard Parks doc. Nos da all. Enjoy tomorrow. I have plans, but I can't be bothered letting you know what they are. I know I haven't yet.

Hound, cheers for the Newspaper name pal. Just reading the article now.

Night again all.

Personally I would be very jealous of Revs corporate hospitality ticket, but I suspect it might involve watching Wales which would put a downer on the whole experience

Buying an xbox accessory on eBay with the location listed a London seems a bit fishy this week. Any legal or authoritative persons out there who can inform me if I can get done fo handling stolen goods. Seller has a decent reputation.

If it's brand new, be suspicious. If not... remember London is a very big place with a lot of people in it. I wouldn't worry about it overly. There are, what, 10 million people in London? And only a very small minority were involved in the riots all told. Not impossible, but I wouldn't worry too much,