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 collage of the captains of the World Cup Quarter Finalists pictures on the bar. We've got Sam Warburton, Brian O'Driscoll, Lewis Moody, Thierry Dusautoir, John Smit, James Horwill, Felipe Contepomi and Richie McCaw.

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

Warburton winning it for Wales. Must think about Sexton and Reddan not too late in the game. May need em to open Wales up.

Believe.

I can't believe I'm back home, it feels wrong somehow.

The way he stuck with D'arcy, do you think that's likely?

BOD is amazing

Howya Mrs Penfro! Great Trip?

Mrs Penfro Croeso nol.

Yes thanks, I can't believe it's over! All of New Zealand in three weeks - seriously!

Oh thank you Jesus.

Game on.

Got him. Don't drop. Go for the kill.

Need Trimble on.

Does anyone else think that Earls looks a bit like Munsty now he's grown his hair?

Go Mikey Phillips!

Unbelievable game!

That Phillips try was almost identical to the Six Nations one (but with the right ball).

Sexton & Reddan. Good move Deccie.

Come on Jonny! Believe! Do it!

OMG!!!!!

Wales so deserve this. Just far better. Far hungrier. Warburton won the War.

Well played Wales. Brilliant in attack and defence. I wish ye well in the SF's. Best team, by far - won

Cant talk any more for a bit.

Game lost. Fair play Wales. Shouldn't have won the first half. Didn't take our chances. Mike Phillips is a genuine kumquat.

Commiserations Irish regs.

Da iawn hogia,,, Well done boys.

commiserations to the Irish regs and congratulations to the Welsh ones.

Great game of rugby, and superb performance from the men in red.

Mr Gibson I know exactly how you feel.

Pwy fysa'n meddwl/Who'd have thought it.

Well done Wales
Disgrace from Ireland we thought we were in the semis before the match started, shocking performence.

Awh BOD you're a legend, and so gracious.

Right then, off to the Mart. I am chuffed but also emotional. I really feel for Ireland. They played like mythical warriors in that first half, BOD especially and it's him I really feel for. Like Giggs, Rush, Best, he deserved a WC final, but won't (I think) get it. I said earlier it was a shame we met so early. I have the ultimate respect for Ireland and their fans for what they have done in this championship (I'm still not keen on Munster mind ).

Did I mention Rhys Priestland is my cousin?

Well played Wales - some fantastic defence and super execution of the game plan. Phillips had a blinder... Warburton and Roberts - epic! Good luck in the Semi final.

To all the Irish regs - commiserations, sad to see your great team bow out but they will continue to be a huge force in world rugby in the coming years.

I'm gutted. But well done Wales. Masterclass by Gatland and his players carried out their part to a man. Roberts was superb and the halfbacks bossed the second half.
We got as far as we were expected before the comp. but a missed opportunity.

Good luck to Wales in the Semi-final. No reason why a place in the final can't be secured.

ha you have said it once or twice Glas you must be so proud!

to the Irish, really feel for you. You guys were incredible, I felt sick with nerves the whole time you had the ball. Really feel for your players like POC and BOD.

And Wales.....I just still can't believe it. Reckon it might take a while to sink in.

I just spoke to Hughie after he text me saying I did laugh at the score margin. Commiserations to Ireland. I know a lot of you had high hopes for this tournament. I am so shocked we have made a semi final, particularly when I wasn't sure we would escape the group.

WillyGilly wrote:Game lost. Fair play Wales. Shouldn't have won the first half. Didn't take our chances. Mike Phillips is genuine.

'genuine' is a big complement in Wales.

I'm so pleased for Rhys Priestland. He's really grown as a player during the tournament. Who'd have thought that he'd keep Jones and Hook out of the team. This could be the making of him. Mind you they all fronted up today. A few players seem to have come back to their best.

Wales were fantastic. Perfect gameplan to beat us. Irish defence was passive while the Welsh one was very pro-active stopping us on their terms throughout the game.

I think Alan Quinlan in the commentary showed real class. I know Michael Owen was happy but even though Ireland did their best to disregard this statement, there were two teams playing in this game.

By god if Wales dont beat England...!!
Ya know if we had lost to Oz and then had lost to S.A. I'd almost be happier, we could have and should have beaten Wales but we cracked. Gutted.

Glas a du wrote: I am chuffed but also emotional. I really feel for Ireland. They played like mythical warriors in that first half, BOD especially and it's him I really feel for. Like Giggs, Rush, Best, he deserved a WC final, but won't (I think) get it. I said earlier it was a shame we met so early. I have the ultimate respect for Ireland and their fans for what they have done in this championship.

Ditto

I quite fancy Priestland...

Look out 6 Nations! Yehah! There will be a day in the place of this one for you. Stag, the 6N I tell you.

I am worry about Priestlands leg. Each match he's had more and more strapping on it, he looked like he almost had a cast on his knee today!

Also worried about Charteris, hope he's okay and Bennett could hardly walk by the end. Fingers crossed we haven't picked up too many injuires.

Question is....will we meet England or France?

MBTGOG wrote:Wales were fantastic. Perfect gameplan to beat us. Irish defence was passive while the Welsh one was very pro-active stopping us on their terms throughout the game.

I think Alan Quinlan in the commentary showed real class. I know Michael Owen was happy but even though Ireland did their best to disregard this statement, there were two teams playing in this game.

Not being funny here, but if the shoe was on the other foot do you think Quinlan would be so calm? His voice doesn't alter much anyway, so could you tell?

Two things surprised me about Ireland today. Firstly they didn't take many three points that came about and secondly they tried forcing so many miracle offloads. Pretty unIreland like.

Fair play Irish regs, thanks for the support. For me the highlights were keeping Murray, 1F and O'Brien quiet for the match. Lydiate was never seen but he kept them away from the ball all the time.

I'm gutted that it wasn't the semi final because both teams deserved to be there but let's all get behind the frogs to beat the English now

And I just have to celebrate and take this onto the pitch later against Cilfynydd in the cup

I'm sure we will be OK on the injuries front.

Don't worry Dreamer, he's a Williams, Crugybar.

Good luck in your match Prop.

The power of Robets caused problems today.

Priestland was holding his shoulder at the end as well. I hope he's o.k. Cari, I agree with you, he's quite cute. ....

I thought a big moment in the game was when O'Driscoll knocked on at that ruck two metres from the line. A try was on then.

Mike Phillips shouting out to Whitland...all three of them

one of the key moments for me was in the first 5 mins, Roberts chargin for the line and he just dumped DOC on his arse. Set the tone for me.

Agree with you though Munsty, if Ireland had scored then...