The Dew Drop Inn Virtual Rugby Pub

by Guest Tue 23 Aug 2011, 9:45 pm

First topic message reminder :

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 Lionel Nallet photo on the bar. That's a banning offence

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

Ale

by Cari Sat 27 Aug 2011, 10:45 pm

I saw a picture of Healy with a swollen eye. It didn't look too bad though. Maybe they're just waiting to see how it goes?

On Thursday it's Penfro's leaving drinks, so I'll probably have a short lunchbreak and go early. I'm sure you'd be welcome to come along. Smile

by **Notch** Sat 27 Aug 2011, 10:51 pm

KiaRose wrote:
Notch wrote:Shane Jennings called up. Cian Helay will fly out to NZ four days later than everyone else due to medical advice and may miss the first game.

Not really too surprised about jennings.

What's the news on Healy? One report said eye; another said concussion ...

Cian Healy is the one with the bad eye, it's Heaslip with the potential concussion.

by **Notch** Sat 27 Aug 2011, 10:54 pm

Cari wrote:I saw a picture of Healy with a swollen eye. It didn't look too bad though. Maybe they're just waiting to see how it goes?

I son't think it's too serious, I just think he's not cleared to fly for some reason.

by nottins Sat 27 Aug 2011, 10:59 pm

Well done Rev. A win for you as well ? I guess you're back on the sauce ?

by WillyGilly Sat 27 Aug 2011, 11:54 pm

3 bottles of something called budweiser later, and I'm feeling worse about Ireland's chances as opposed to being more optomisitic.

Calling all Irish Rugby fans to your pre-assigned panic stations.

Very very dissapointing performance never mind the result. Full autopsy tomorrow say 12ish? Someone set up a dedicated thread, I've no idea how to.

Notch those highlights are pretty fantastic, I hope young Gaston takes his chance early on in the season. He looks muy impressive.

by Gibson Sun 28 Aug 2011, 12:18 am

Believe.Com.
"No matter how hard the loss, defeat might serve as well as victory to
shape the soul and let the glory out."

Al Gore Sr. (1907-1998)
U.S. Senator from Tennessee

by WillyGilly Sun 28 Aug 2011, 12:25 am

'It's not whether you win or lose it's how you play the game...'

My Ma (1959-present)
Domestic Technical Engineer from Norn Iron

Load of bollericks.

Your Jennings fella had better be decent. Gutted for Wallace I must say.

by Gibson Sun 28 Aug 2011, 12:34 am

WillyGilly wrote:'It's not whether you win or lose it's how you play the game...'

My Ma (1959-present)
Domestic Technical Engineer from Norn Iron

Load of bollericks.

Your Jennings fella had better be decent. He is. Given the decent chance to prove it. . Gutted for Wallace I must say. Ágree. He was on fire. Love Wally. He's World Class. Huge loss.

by Glas a du Sun 28 Aug 2011, 2:18 am

rugbydreamer wrote:That it is Cymro. My brother used to play for Llandeilo RFC (as did Rhys Priestland) and I used to go watch them play a lot. THey aren't too bad a rugby side really.

It's definitely gone a bit more up market over the last 5-10 years or so.

Kia - does it really? guess that makes it one of the brainiest parts of the UK then.

And me, I finished my career there.

Surprised the Cawdors didn't get a mention.

by Guest Sun 28 Aug 2011, 2:23 am

nottins wrote:Well done Rev. A win for you as well ? I guess you're back on the sauce ?

Yeah. Cheers for the wishes Cari, Nottins and whoever else congratulated me. A team win like today deserves a beer and I couldn't stay sober myself then obviously. So nice to have people who have not gave me the time of day at Risca before now fussing over me. It looks like I'm done now. My kitbag got lost off the bus (yes I put it on), so if it's gone then I'm not replacing it. Better to go out on a high anyway.

by Gibson Sun 28 Aug 2011, 2:37 am

Glas a du wrote:
rugbydreamer wrote:That it is Cymro. My brother used to play for Llandeilo RFC (as did Rhys Priestland) and I used to go watch them play a lot. THey aren't too bad a rugby side really.

It's definitely gone a bit more up market over the last 5-10 years or so.

Kia - does it really? guess that makes it one of the brainiest parts of the UK then.

And me, I finished my career there.

Surprised the Cawdors didn't get a mention.

Glas. Mate. Just one last question... How did you get away with it? Did Daddy have a Porsche-engined tractor or wot?

by Gibson Sun 28 Aug 2011, 4:11 am

KiaRose wrote:
Gibson wrote:
Feckless Rogue wrote:
eirebilly wrote:Why is Kidney the problem Gibbo?

Like I said on the match thread. Leinster tore everyone to shreds in the HEC. Munster ran away with the Magners. Ulster had their best season in a decade. The players at Kidneys disposal are not the problem. They are very good players. We know this. So what's the problem?

Erm Billy let me guess. Because he's our coach, our mentor, our leader. He picks the team. He chooses the way we play, to suit our cloth. He's failing. And failing badly.

Joe Schmidt. 1st season at Leinster. European Cup won. ML Grand Final made. A team that has beaten the very best in Europe. Kidney nullifies it. Do the Irish accept mediocrity easily? I think so. Is it just me or wot? Im Dutchified. I see see things a wee bit differently, than the usual provincial self-serving bonhomie. The Irish disease at ALL levels.

This will not get me free pints, but it's true. And the Truth hurts sometimes. Accepting it, is the only way to grow and move on up.

Evening all. One v disappointed irish fan here.

But Gibson, remember back in 2009 when we won the GS. (Don't jump down my throat here, just listen first)

DK took over a seriously demoralised team. He put together a very good set of coaches, although even then we all had doubts about Gaffney. He hauled that team up by their boot-straps and told them they could win matches, and then he let them get on with it. By the end of the 2008-2009 season, Kidney was almost canonised by Irish fans everywhere.

Then it began to go downhill. But we were prepared to live with it, because we knew he was building a squad. There were going to be bad days at the office whilst new players got to play and new combinations were tried. We ALL believed that of all of DK's competencies, the one we were sure of was his man-management skills. We really thought that he could get something out of the team. He seemed to show this in 2009 6Ns.

Suddenly we seem to be back in that awful place we were in in the middle of RWC 2007, and this only two weeks before RWC 2011. I don't know where it all went wrong. I don't know why the pride and the passion seem to be no longer there. I know Ireland has been trying to be more professional over the past 10 years, and that the traditional Irish approach of "giving it a lash" doesn't work in the professional era. Well, all I can say is, maybe the reecived wisdom is it doesn't work, but the uber-professionalism isn't blydi working either.

So how about we go back to our roots. Tell the boys to go out and give it a lash. They haven't a hope of winning. But if they play in the old-fashioned way that Irish teams used to play, they may not win, but by gum they will enjoy themselves and they will put a smile on the faces of their fans. A smile which has been missing now for at least two years.

Well, Grand Sham was lucky. He inherited that team and just finished of a job with massive luck(BOD). Till that aberration, twas the Truth. Just dont go all Yank on it. It has been put in its rightful place now. Reality St.

We are phooked BTW. Just thought Id save ye the pain. No stress now. Sure we'll give it a primitive lash. Just like it has been for the last 100 years. Feckless is right. Right intent to bring our game into the 21st century. Wrong Manager to do it with. My 1st fear when he was appointed. What he is attempting to change to, runs against his very Munster vein. Its not Rocket-Lego.

by Cari Sun 28 Aug 2011, 8:12 am

Morning All coffee

Hoping for a more positive result today when the Dubs meet Donegal in the Gargle Football semi this afternoon.

Awh nobody can feel more sore than Wally this morning. If I could, I'd go round his gaff and give him the biggest Welsh cwtch he's ever had. And I mean that in a nice way not in the way you all think I'm thinking. Hug

KIWI/DREAMER - when you open the new place, I think it's only fair that the picture on the bar is this:
http://www.rbs6nations.com/images/news/DavidWallace6Nations.jpg

by Glas a du Sun 28 Aug 2011, 8:41 am

Gibson wrote:
Glas a du wrote:
rugbydreamer wrote:That it is Cymro. My brother used to play for Llandeilo RFC (as did Rhys Priestland) and I used to go watch them play a lot. THey aren't too bad a rugby side really.

It's definitely gone a bit more up market over the last 5-10 years or so.

Kia - does it really? guess that makes it one of the brainiest parts of the UK then.

And me, I finished my career there.

Surprised the Cawdors didn't get a mention.
Glas. Mate. Just one last question... How did you get away with it? Did Daddy have a Porsche-engined tractor or wot?

They were short of their quota of Solicitors.

by Portnoy Sun 28 Aug 2011, 9:37 am

Cari wrote:

KIWI/DREAMER - when you open the new place, I think it's only fair that the picture on the bar is this:
http://www.rbs6nations.com/images/news/DavidWallace6Nations.jpg

And a picture of Manu's legitimate tackle to dispel the ugly assertions in this pub that it was illegal. Sad news : but an accident.

by eirebilly Sun 28 Aug 2011, 9:40 am

Portnoy, there was nothing wrong with Manu's tackle at all and i dont remember anyone saying so. It was a good hit and unfortunately Wally's leg was planted and it did it for his knee. A real shame but thats what happens.

by WillyGilly Sun 28 Aug 2011, 9:49 am

Portnoy I don't think I ever said the tackle was illegal. Manu is a bollix though. My least favourite Samoan.

by Thomond Sun 28 Aug 2011, 10:10 am

Nothing wrong with the tackle,Wally's tuds got caught in the turf. Who said it was illegal? Whoever did is off their head!

by Portnoy Sun 28 Aug 2011, 10:25 am

rugbydreamer wrote:
Portnoy wrote:
WillyGilly wrote:Ah Wally.

Manu you're a bollix.

Jeno in?

??? that was a bollix comment. Fair tackle.

It wasn't a proper tackle Portnoy, that's why it was a penalty I believe.

by eirebilly Sun 28 Aug 2011, 10:28 am

Oh ok, portnoy. One person made that comment. Doesnt really mean that we all had assertations that it was illegal

by WillyGilly Sun 28 Aug 2011, 10:31 am

Yea see you just proved my point. I didn't say anything about the tackle being fair or unfair.

by Portnoy Sun 28 Aug 2011, 10:34 am

"It wasn't a proper tackle Portnoy, that's why it was a penalty I believe"

And your "Manu you're a bollix." comment didn't help.

by Guest Sun 28 Aug 2011, 11:04 am

Potnoy - nottins corrected me on that yesterday, I already said that my stream kept sticking and I was missing stuff, I was going by more on what the commentators said. Might help if you actually read all the comments made instead of picking and choosing ones to suit your argument.

by Thomond Sun 28 Aug 2011, 11:08 am

You're trying to create an argument where there is none Portnoy.

by KiaRose Sun 28 Aug 2011, 11:12 am

Cari wrote:

On Thursday it's Penfro's leaving drinks, so I'll probably have a short lunchbreak and go early. I'm sure you'd be welcome to come along.

Details please? I have to do some shopping and thought I would go to JL's. Need to buy some power dressing options ...

I HATE shopping, so a few bevvies after hitting my credit card will go down very well.

by KiaRose Sun 28 Aug 2011, 11:13 am

rugbydreamer wrote:Potnoy - nottins corrected me on that yesterday, I already said that my stream kept sticking and I was missing stuff, I was going by more on what the commentators said. Might help if you actually read all the comments made instead of picking and choosing ones to suit your argument.

+1

I seem to remember the commentators querying the legality of the tackle on Wally before they showed a reply.

by Cari Sun 28 Aug 2011, 11:16 am

Kia - I think I got the day wrong - it must be Friday Penfro's having his do cause he said we'd watch the Ospreys game. He hasn't given further details yet, but I'm sure he'll let you know if you're interested. Sorry

by Cari Sun 28 Aug 2011, 11:36 am

Here's a bit of an update on Cian Healy's injury:

http://www.irishtimes.com/sports/rugby/2011/0828/1224303113810.html

by Pete C (Kiwireddevil) Sun 28 Aug 2011, 11:42 am

Morning all, I managed an internet-free day yesterday, doesn't happen often. I thought Australia were very good yesterday, and if NZ loses Keiran Reid during RWC we're (to borrow Gibbo's line) phooked. I only saw highlights of the Ireland England game, but Ireland were disapointing.

by Cari Sun 28 Aug 2011, 11:45 am

Kiwi - the Oz/Kiwi game was a corker to watch (as a neutral). Commiserations by the way. Smile

by Glas a du Sun 28 Aug 2011, 11:51 am

I'm neutral. Manu is indeed a bollix, but the injury was one of those things.

by Guest Sun 28 Aug 2011, 12:07 pm

argh Mo Farah just missed out on gold in the men's 10,000m, still he got silver, our first ever men's medal in this event in the World Championships. Amazing by him.

by Mick(TEFC) Sun 28 Aug 2011, 12:29 pm

Crinoline Kia kiss

was the said lady also saved because of low tide an mud flats,which she sank into, but risked the fate of drowning as the Avon rose?Farrah was whupped over the last 100,amazing perf by the Ethiopan.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LThVaVn-zZ0

by KiaRose Sun 28 Aug 2011, 12:49 pm

Mick(TEFC) wrote:Crinoline Kia

was the said lady also saved because of low tide an mud flats,which she sank into, but risked the fate of drowning as the Avon rose?Farrah was whupped over the last 100,amazing perf by the Ethiopan.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LThVaVn-zZ0

It sounds like an urban myth, doesn't it Mick. But it really was true. Preferable to go at high tide - those mud flats are grim.

by **Notch** Sun 28 Aug 2011, 1:07 pm

There's something we, as Ireland fans, can do to help our team.

https://www.606v2.com/t12633-important-message-for-ireland-fans

Worth a shot, right?

by Guest Sun 28 Aug 2011, 1:32 pm

Ha.

Bit excitable last night then. On the plus side, my kit has been returned.

Gutted for Wallace though. It looked horrible when they showed it in slow motion.

Got out of my pit to see what Usain Bolt would do only for him to get DQ'd. Blydi madness.

by Cari Sun 28 Aug 2011, 1:37 pm

Risca - glad to hear your kit was returned. I can't watch the Wally incident again. Makes me sad. The press photos are bad enough. He's supposed to be having an op at some point. Sad

That's a bit of a shock about Bolt getting disqualified - for a false start wasn't it?

In happier news, just waiting for the big semi to start...have got a good stream for it too Very Happy

by nottins Sun 28 Aug 2011, 1:41 pm

Where was your kit Rev ?

by Guest Sun 28 Aug 2011, 1:54 pm

Yeah a false start. Bolt can get away with slow starts too, so he was obviously wanting to go fast.

Nottins, it seems one of the lads thought my bag was his. So it looks like he's left his in Bristol.

by Cymroglan Sun 28 Aug 2011, 3:11 pm

ESPN free for three months to all sky customers with Sports Pack

by Glas a du Sun 28 Aug 2011, 3:24 pm

Blydi Sky. If they allow Sky adverts on here I'm off.

mad

by Cymroglan Sun 28 Aug 2011, 3:27 pm

They are on here Very Happy

by WillyGilly Sun 28 Aug 2011, 3:29 pm

All part of the Murdoch revolution. It's coming. Phone hacking was just the start. It's coming...

by Glas a du Sun 28 Aug 2011, 3:46 pm

Right, I'm not posting till next month in protest.

by Cymroglan Sun 28 Aug 2011, 3:50 pm

Has anybody had any problems using the site in work ? company net nanny or whatever it's called being triggered by the adverts.

by Guest Sun 28 Aug 2011, 3:56 pm

my work ended up blocking it even before the adverts started. Might be worth raising this point on the alert moderator thread though Cymro, just so we can all keep track of it.

Glas - don't protest! You don't have to click on the advert Hug

by **Notch** Sun 28 Aug 2011, 3:59 pm

He does have to look at it, to be fair. It remains invasive and pervasive. But I've made my peace with the adverts. I feel I have done what I can to prevent them.

by Thomond Sun 28 Aug 2011, 4:00 pm

I really don't care about the adverts,they're there you don't have to look at them. Get over out.

by Cymroglan Sun 28 Aug 2011, 4:02 pm

The question was not if people cared about them I simply asked if they caused problems in work.

by Thomond Sun 28 Aug 2011, 4:03 pm

Not having a go at you Glas,and I have had no problems with the adverts and any type of firewalls.

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