The Dew Drop Inn Virtual Rugby Pub

by **Pal Joey** Fri 30 Sep 2011, 9:27 am

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The Dew Drop Inn Virtual Rugby Pub
by Kiwireddevil on Mon 26 Sep 2011, 2:24 am

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 collage of great current props' pictures on the bar. We've got Castrogiovanni, Hika Reid, The Beast, Colin Windon, the Franks brothers, Mas, Tonga'uiha, Roncero, Cian Healey (as demanded by Hughie), Stevens, Murray, Mike Ross, Adam Jones and Steenkamp all in action. Graffiti's a banning offence

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

Ale

Previous pub: https://www.606v2.com/t14789-the-dew-drop-inn-virtual-rugby-pub

by Gibson Tue 04 Oct 2011, 6:59 pm

AsLongAsBut100ofUs wrote:That's me, Cariadwr, a giant, walking cliche! But seriously, haggis is seriously yummy, much underrated

AsLongAsButOneOfYeRemainAliveAfterIt.

Its quite nice actually. If done well. Had it in Edinburgh once. Scrummy.
All right me Jock bud? :whiskEy:

Dinner was superb. Im stuffed.

With regard to your breakdown question earlier, As, I think everyone in the vicinity, should be capable of disrupting it. The key, is to get the right numbers there to bate the shoite out of Warburton.

A brilliant natural 7... He made mincemeat out of Burger. Humiliated him. guinness

A Lion in the making...

And T,
Sheperds Pie rocks!

by Hound_of_Harrow Tue 04 Oct 2011, 7:02 pm

As good a series as it was glas, I've seen it lots of times.

Oh well, the French at work don't think they have a hope at the weekend, and the Scots hope we both lose.

Wink

The kiwis aren't interested if you're not talking about NZ, and how they'll romp it; Carter, or no Carter.

Smile

Evening good people. Woss happened to the emoticons? Loads of them are missing Shocked

by AsLongAsBut100ofUs Tue 04 Oct 2011, 7:05 pm

Hound_of_Harrow wrote:As good a series as it was glas, I've seen it lots of times.

Oh well, the French at work don't think they have a hope at the weekend, and the Scots hope we both lose.

Evening good people. Woss happened to the emoticons? Loads of them are missing

by Gibson Tue 04 Oct 2011, 7:09 pm

Yeah Hound,
the Mods need to Show Some Emoticon. Ale

I had a serious crush on this lady. Still have.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kvbfMWCRisw&feature=player_detailpage

by Hound_of_Harrow Tue 04 Oct 2011, 7:25 pm

I thought you would like that As Smile

by Suspicious lurker Tue 04 Oct 2011, 7:34 pm

Evening gentlepeople,

How the hell is everyone?? Asbo next time I'm.in yours I want some Haggis, had it once and it was lovly, get C to knock some up, she used to run a gastropub ill have you know Laugh

Things are beginning to bubble nicely, nice story here, Warbs will be shoiting himself

http://www.rugbyworldcup.com/home/news/newsid=2057045.html

by prop_lyd Tue 04 Oct 2011, 7:37 pm

Why would he.....................
http://www.rugbyworldcup.com/home/news/newsid=2057124.html#player+pool+d+sam+warburton

by Gibson Tue 04 Oct 2011, 7:40 pm

Warburton is a superior 7 to SOB. No discussion. SOB is a 6.5. He is a brilliant 6. But, so is 1F.

by Suspicious lurker Tue 04 Oct 2011, 7:51 pm

Gibbo I suppose we have to entertain the taffs for the week, they'll have nothing to talk.about next week

by Hound_of_Harrow Tue 04 Oct 2011, 7:58 pm

Ha, ha prop. Nice response Wink

No offence Hoog Smile

Both teams are entering uncharted territory for a lot of players. I hope they can cope Whistle

by Suspicious lurker Tue 04 Oct 2011, 8:01 pm

Aye hound it was in fairness haha

by Cari Tue 04 Oct 2011, 8:02 pm

Hughie, where you been? We miss the papers Smile

Evening

Prop et al - everyone happy?

by Suspicious lurker Tue 04 Oct 2011, 8:11 pm

Busy man cari, busy busy busy, met up with a friend of mine last night, hadn't seen her for a long long time and she has blossomed delightfully in fairness to her, will be meeting her again that's for sure Laugh

by Gibson Tue 04 Oct 2011, 8:34 pm

hughie1986 wrote:Gibbo I suppose we have to entertain the taffs for the week, they'll have nothing to talk.about next week

You have me sussed Hugs. I'm nice like that. Ale

Nothing to talk about? It will be the ref, the rain, the winds, the ball, the wrong kind of grass...

by Suspicious lurker Tue 04 Oct 2011, 8:36 pm

Ah your dead right Gibbo, cause no one ever beats Wales, they might lose but no one beats them

by Cari Tue 04 Oct 2011, 8:37 pm

Ah a potential "friend with benefits" eh? Nice. Very Happy

Gibbo - no it'll be the fault of Gatland or Players X, Y and Z Rolling Eyes

The boards will go bananas whatever the result.

by Glas a du Tue 04 Oct 2011, 8:38 pm

If Kidney hasn't the guts to pick Jennings, it's all over.

by Thomond Tue 04 Oct 2011, 8:39 pm

Glas,if we had the gameplan to deal with Pocock we should deal with his pretender.

by Hound_of_Harrow Tue 04 Oct 2011, 8:41 pm

Hoig - Down boy!!

Hiya cari. I saw Penfro's message earlier - nice to hear from him. I hope they are having a grand time thumbsup

PM'd him, but he was probably in his gwely.

Your guys are having a good tournament. I've been impressed with how seamlessly players have come in, either as subs or starters and done well.

by Gibson Tue 04 Oct 2011, 8:45 pm

Glas a du wrote:If Kidney hasn't the guts to pick Jennings, it's all over.

Totally agree Glas. I will be fully vindicated after all these years. George Hook will be my biatch.

In all seriousness... if Deccie does not have Jenno on the bench - in case all it goes teets-up...

Leamy brings no added-value for this game. Be smart Deccie and have Jenno on the bench. He'll put that upstart Taff in his place. No better man.

by Suspicious lurker Tue 04 Oct 2011, 8:46 pm

What's worrying me most at the minute is the attitude of Glas, its not right, he has something up his sleeve I'm sure of it

by Cari Tue 04 Oct 2011, 8:47 pm

I'm sure Penfro is having a grand old time there. His poor missus has to come back sooner than him though!

Yeah I'm chuffed Wales have got this far, it wasn't expected. Anything gained from now on is a happy bonus Wink

by **Ozzy3213** Tue 04 Oct 2011, 8:47 pm

AsLongAsBut100ofUs wrote:Haggis for dinner this eve, real stuff for the lads, veggie muck for the lassies.

Comedy genius: https://www.606v2.com/t15110-rog-world-cup-diary-hilarious

The hangs stuffed chicken thighs at the London Scottish dinner were delicious.

Evening all.

by Guest Tue 04 Oct 2011, 9:18 pm

by Hound_of_Harrow Tue 04 Oct 2011, 9:19 pm

Cari wrote:I'm sure Penfro is having a grand old time there. His poor missus has to come back sooner than him though!

Yeah I'm chuffed Wales have got this far, it wasn't expected. Anything gained from now on is a happy bonus

You may have missed it, but I tipped a Wales v SA final a couple of pubs back. I see a Welsh squad with good options in every position, and fitness the equal of anyone. At this stage in the tournament the players need to stick to the coaches' game plan. That's what the coaches are there to do - analyse the games and oppo and come up with a plan to win. One game at a time.

I was only half joking earlier when I mentioned 'coping' with this level of the tournament. Neither team have the advantage of of playing on home turf. Big difference to the 6N.

by **Notch** Tue 04 Oct 2011, 9:22 pm

Hi everyone. This is my first real bit of free time today; anyone care to update me on the war of the WUMs? Whose ahead- Ireland or Wales? Smile

by MrsP Tue 04 Oct 2011, 9:35 pm

Depends if you are talking quality or quantity?

Very Happy

by **Notch** Tue 04 Oct 2011, 9:44 pm

My post count may imply a preference for quantity, but I much prefer quality!

How's the shoal this weather?

by Gibson Tue 04 Oct 2011, 9:47 pm

I think this is a good idea and deserves some support.

https://www.606v2.com/t15371-the-all-new-v2weekly-newspaper

by Hound_of_Harrow Tue 04 Oct 2011, 10:12 pm

There's been good banter in here notch. No one ahead, and no one falling out.

Smile

by **Notch** Tue 04 Oct 2011, 10:53 pm

Glad to hear it thumbsup

I'll be in and out but I'll probably be in Saturday morning, early mainly! Postgraduate life isn't all work and no play, but those two factors leave little time for internet banter. Long auld days for me. So happy doing 'em.

by prop_lyd Tue 04 Oct 2011, 11:04 pm

So having gone for a gym session my rugby captain asks me to play 5 a side for his works team. First action is a foul, next two touches are 2 goals for me and my hat-trick is disallowed.

We lost 14-6 though but was a good craic!!

And when you pick 3 colours for a flag why choose orange as the third colour, surely red and an addition of a dragon is better Wink

by **Notch** Tue 04 Oct 2011, 11:09 pm

Prop-

no No NO NO!!! We the Pratestants of Ireland renounce your Papish Dragon idea Wink

by Glas a du Wed 05 Oct 2011, 6:31 am

They were trying too suck up to Napoleon.

by Luckless Pedestrian Wed 05 Oct 2011, 7:50 am

Lluoedd Gats a Declan sydd yn cwrdd yn awr... music

Bore da pawb / good morning all.

Glas, the World at War is the best documentary series I've seen. Only Attenborough's Life on Earth comes close.

by Glas a du Wed 05 Oct 2011, 7:55 am

Mae gan y ref ei gyfran yn y rhyfel mawr... music

by Luckless Pedestrian Wed 05 Oct 2011, 8:17 am

So Ireland have named their match-day squad (hookers TBC) - any idea when we announce ours?

by Thomond Wed 05 Oct 2011, 8:19 am

Luckless, Best has been named but obviously that could change. Big call with ROG starting. I think I would have gone Sexton.

by Thomond Wed 05 Oct 2011, 8:24 am

Any Irish people with young leinster relatives or friends with kids: http://www.lovell-rugby.co.uk/Rugby-Shirts/Canterbury/Leinster-2010-or-11-Home-SS-Pro-Rugby-Shirt-Kids

It may be last year's but still great value.

by Luckless Pedestrian Wed 05 Oct 2011, 8:30 am

Thomond, it's been interesting to hear both Declan Kidney and Alan Gaffney say that Wales were, for a few seasons, an easy team to face because we were predictable - and that now we've changed our approach and aren't half as predictable.

by Cari Wed 05 Oct 2011, 8:34 am

Morning Pawb coffee

Looks like I'm all alone here today, my colleague's gone sick. Ah well...I'll put the kettle on.

by Suspicious lurker Wed 05 Oct 2011, 8:35 am

Morning all

http://www.independent.ie/sport/rugby/
http://www.irishtimes.com/sports/rugby/
http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport?mobile-redirect=false
http://sport.scotsman.com/rugby
http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/rugby/
http://www.walesonline.co.uk/rugbynation/
http://www.thisisexeter.co.uk/rugby

http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/rugby/news/headlines.cfm?c_id=80
http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-union

by Luckless Pedestrian Wed 05 Oct 2011, 8:35 am

Morning, Cari. I quite like being alone in the office - as long as it's not for more than a few days at a time!

by Cari Wed 05 Oct 2011, 8:36 am

I think Tommy summed it up well in a press conference the other day. He said both teams were equal, and it would be "...a tough ding-dong battle" Bring it on!! king

I've been on my own since last Wednesday Lucky.

Yay! The Paper Boy is back.

by MBTGOG Wed 05 Oct 2011, 9:17 am

Morning all.

Got my first rugby training of the year today. It's a training game so it should be fun.

by Hound_of_Harrow Wed 05 Oct 2011, 9:53 am

Morning all. I am reading that France are ‘circling’ the wagons ahead of our q/f. Well, the Basques in the team seem up for it.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/rugbyunion/ international/france/8805707/Rugby-World-Cup-2011-Imanol-Harinordoquy-slams-France-coach-Marc-Lievremont-over-public-player-row.html

by WillyGilly Wed 05 Oct 2011, 10:00 am

Hound to be honest despite the divisions I wouldn't be surprised if France pulled a performance out of their derrière.

Big calls all over the Irish team. I'd be surprised if Best makes it. ROG/Sexton is genuinely a 50/50 call. Murray starting is a big 'un though. What a year that kid has had.

Wales smells.

by Luckless Pedestrian Wed 05 Oct 2011, 10:10 am

You're right Willy, Wales does smell - of daffodils and coal. Maybe a trace of leek.

England v France is a fascinating one. An early English try or a good opening ten minutes and three penalties on the board and France could go to pot. On the other hand, a good start by France, England conceding penalties and Yachvili converting them, France could get their dander up.

by Cari Wed 05 Oct 2011, 10:11 am

Whatever happens...I just want to say...

...I'll still be fond of the Irish and Ireland... Leprechaun

...still love my Irish pals... Hug

...continue to support the Dubs...

...fancy Tommy Bowe and David Wallace...

...love listening to Alan Quinlan's commentary...

...but more so after a Welsh win! drumroll

by prop_lyd Wed 05 Oct 2011, 10:14 am

Leek or Heather

Daffodils or Clover

Sheep or Leprechauns

David or Patrick

Dylan Thomas or Oscar Wilde

Max Boyce or Dara O'Brien

Valleys or Causeways

There's only one winner in all of them Wales

Some wumming can be quite fun but I don't think i'd risk doing it 'outside'

Run

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