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 picture of newly crowned IRB World Player of the year Thierry Dusautoir.


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



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Gibson wrote:

MBTGOG wrote:Got a crazy man in my house. Save me!

Hughie, you be a good lad now. Don't get Munsty excitable.

Jeezuz. Kids.

Feic, I know. You let them out without proper supervision. Not a notion what they will be getting up to.

They need supervision, just to get them buying pints and rocking.

Kids are fairly harmless these days, Rav. No spirit. No drive.

Ya know.

Not like in our day. A bit of , maybe a bit of . Right we were.

And you could buy fish and chips for a schilling and have enough change for the bus home...

And you could afford to buy her a Knickerbocker-Glory on the way home.

Luxury.

Is there a bigger eejit at the head of any sporting organisation than Sep Blatter?

Yes, OK, but as far as I'm aware he hasn't suggested that racist abuse by players should be sorted out by a handshake at the end of a match, has he?

Who?

It's like the Twilight Zone!

Is Glas arguing with himself or are posts going missing?

????

Blatter, is just like the longest running joke in EU Politics. Berlusconi.
Wales are so lucky they are ruled by the much more politically staid and responsible English. So lucky. Actually, ye don't know how lucky ye really are. In fairness.

Thank Christ the Germans, are at last, after a couple of small rucks and pauses - now running Europe. This is what was needed over 100 years ago. Sorted now. Ah well. Ya live and learn.

No we don't!

That's why History keeps repeating itself!

Has to.

No one listens!

Whiff of Cordite
In these difficult times, we thought it was only right that we pitched in and helped out in looking for Ireland's next 13.

http://whiffofcordite.blogspot.com/2011/11/thirteenwatch-episode-1.html

Reproduced here by the kindly Rava: -

Thirteenwatch: Episode 1
With his BODness out for this year's Six Nations, in the absence of an Ireland backs coach, we're stepping up our responsibilities and getting on the hunt for Ireland's next 13, as a favour for Deccie. We're not even asking for a reward, it's just our way of giving a little bit back - that's the sort of guys we are.

This week each of the provinces had an Irishman in the 13 shirt. We were watching closely to see how they got on, and we'll be back to update episodically over the next few months.

Eoin Griffin (Connacht)

Plenty of promise here. Griffin made the crucial break for the first Connacht try, before perfectly executing the two-on-one to put O'Halloran in the corner. He has plenty of gas, but is still a bit raw - witness his killing of the space when put into a wide channel shortly after Duffy's try. O'Driscoll would have straightened the line to give his wing the best chance of scoring.

BOD Rating: not international class yet, but one for the future. 7/13

Fergus McFadden (Leinster)

Made yards in contact, but his partnership with Dorce looks flawed. Both men want to plough into the nearest defender and neither really has great distribution skills, which makes for a one-dimensional, dare we say it, almost Ooooooooooohhhh! partnership. Fergus was better than the badly-out-of-form Dorce, but still looks more of a 12 to us.

BOD Rating: needs a more complementary partner if he is to replace BOD. 6/13

Darren Cave (Ulster)

Less heralded than teammate Nevin Spence, but is getting the nod for Ulster at the moment, and is probably the form contender. It was a day for the fatties in Ravenhill, but Cave put in a good shift against a quality opponent in Rougerie and was involved in the Ulster try.

BOD Rating: Cave is no BOD, but can expect to be in the shake up for caps if he keeps up this vein of form. 8/13

Danny Barnes (Munster)

Munster's backline never really sparked this weekend, and was largely dominated by Saints' potent mix of boshers up the middle and Ben Foden's classy running. Barnes showed some neat touches on the ball, and played a big part in Munster's second try, but still has much to learn, particularly in defence where his passive line-speed allowed Foden and Ashton to create a superb try in the first half.

BOD Rating: still learning the position, but will get plenty of game time this year 6/13

Luke Fitzgerald and Tommy Bowe (Leinster & Ospreys)

Neither played 13, but both looked sharp as a tack, and will be contenders for the shirt if they get a run there. Given Leinster's misfiring centres, Luke could be due a run in the 13 shirt.

BOD Rating: need to see if they get a run in the 13 shirt, but if either or both get a chance, they would be strong contenders 7/13

Notes for Deccie: Early days Deccie, but if you're starting Dorce you may want to think twice about partnering him with McFadden. Yes, Deccie, we know Earls will be back in February. No, Deccie, I don't think that's a good idea. On the wing, Deccie, where he can score tries. Come back, Deccie...

No need to thank me for that folks. Just doing my duty.

If only they could X-Factor History. The World would be at Peace. After a voting bloodbath.

John Delaney is a bigger tool than Blatter. He gets paid 400,000 a year for doing F all and gets to all the games in top class hotels and first class flights. He does nothing to promote the Irish game and gets paid more than the US president. Joke.

I'm in soooooooo much pain. Tell me why I thought it was a good idea to start going to the gym again??

And evening all, can't wait for Friday. My best mate's coming up to the Diff again for a much needed session of while we decide to sort each others lives out.

To keep fit! People go to the gym so they can be fitter and not find their workout as heard. It's kind of like a paradox.

Bought a rowing machine on the advice of my Physio and an exercise bike is next.

Stupid paradox then

Plus I'm about to undo all my good work by scoffing lods of choccie biscuits anyways

My mission for Friday is to find a pub that is showing the Scarlets match as apposed to the Blues one. Am thinking all the Welsh speaking pubs.....

A rowing machine???

With a bad back???

Really????

That's what I was thinking MrsP!

Will send you a link if worst comes to worst. Rowing is one of the best things you can do to gain muscle. MrsP, seeing as you come from a medical background I assume your eldest isn't on creatine or muscle gainer? It seems to be a bit of a problem in Irish rugby. The muscles people get from it tend to look flashy but are weak enough if I recall correctly.

Yes. To build up muscle to take pressure off the bones apparently.

To keep fit??!!! You are young. You are fit!

Frozen Planet! Ohhh.

Gaining muscle indeed but with a bad back?

Sounds unusual.

The child certainly is not on anything except good food.

ah well make sure they teach you the right technique to use then Glas (which I'm sure they will anyway!)

Awww polar bears. Love them. Hope we see more penguins this week though.

Good stuff. I know there are some fellas in my local club on it and it's not a good thing. I think the kids are being pressured into becoming these muscle freaks.

Glas, do you use a PC for any length of time daily?

Maybe you should check your posture as this can be an aggravation to any existing conditions

rugbydreamer wrote:ah well make sure they teach you the right technique to use then Glas (which I'm sure they will anyway!)

Awww polar bears. Love them. Hope we see more penguins this week though.

I love the ones in the blue wrapper

Rava wrote:

rugbydreamer wrote:ah well make sure they teach you the right technique to use then Glas (which I'm sure they will anyway!)

Awww polar bears. Love them. Hope we see more penguins this week though.

I love the ones in the blue wrapper

only for the jokes I bet!

Why did we all want the one in the Blue wrapper?

My brother and I used to fight over those and my kids have been known to also!

awwwww Frozen Planet how could you!!

I thought that guillamot had survived teh crash landing and then it get's eaten by a fox!

and Ha, what a belly flop! I love this programme

MrsP wrote:Why did we all want the one in the Blue wrapper?

My brother and I used to fight over those and my kids have been known to also!

That was always the one I wanted too. Very strange.

Not the same now though. The Blue wrapper is light blue???


What is that all about???

True you ride the finest horse!

I prefer Puffins to Penguins myself.

Munsty I'm guessing that's not you......

Just in from work!! That event was quite posh: lords, obe's, colonel's, head of welsh army among others and ME!! AND i asked a question

Frozen planet and switch off time...ozzy there'll be a p.m coming your way in a minute about a possible career shift for me!!

Evening regs

Perkynanas are where it's at. Kiwi will know what I'm talking about.


Can't be got in Ireland though.

Rava wrote:Glas, do you use a PC for any length of time daily?

Maybe you should check your posture as this can be an aggravation to any existing conditions

Yes. Quite a bit.

Thomond, Creatine is just milk powder like SMA.

Mrs P, I'll let you know how I get on. Should be delivered tomorrow.

Right, nos da.

Did Munsty just have a Hughie induced Cantona moment?

Glas,

Just check with the physio exactly what they want you to do on the rower and at what stage of your recovery you should start etc.

Be careful!

Blue rappers? Jokes?

Sheesh Ive missed out on so much living over here. It a whole, cultural, choclaty experience. Lost. Forever.

Aww Penguin Pie. An Eskimo delicacy. Nice with spuds.

Does the chocolate not melt when you put it in the oven?

Creatine can cause kidney problems and heart palpatations. It is serious stuff if not used properly. The muscles gained from it are largely weak. It helps you retain water from what I know

rhino-dragon wrote:I prefer Puffins to Penguins myself.

Big puffin man meself Rhino. Far more beautiful, elegant and trustworthy.

Gibson wrote:

rhino-dragon wrote:I prefer Puffins to Penguins myself.

Big puffin man meself Rhino. Far more beautiful, elegant and trustworthy.

Who me or the puffins?

You. AND the puffins - by design.