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 pictures of Rhys Priestland, Cian Healy, or the special one of Charlize Theron and Gibbo above the bar!


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



Old Pub: https://www.606v2.com/t18511p1000-the-dew-drop-inn-virtual-rugby-pub#704500

MrsP i'm doing quite a bit of balancing and rotating on that foot, putting as much pressure as comfortable on it. Going to try a bit of jumping tomorrow.

At the moment i'm only lightly strapping it when in the gym and a bit heavier for the run.

It's grand as am interim measure Prop but not as a long term solution and definately not in place of the correct rehab.

Glad it's on the mend.

Do the exercises!!!

MrsP are you on about the strapping part?! I'm probably going to strap it for each match this season and then use the without!

Yeah.

I would say it is fine to use it during matches alright but make sure you do the rehab as that is the most effective way of preventing recurrance.

Yeah, don't want to risk it going again!!

rugbydreamer wrote:ha just finished my Welsh, in double quick time. Had to write a few paragraphs about something I really enjoy/interested in, coz we've got to do a mini presentation tomorrow. Was easier then I thought!

Aparently there may be some world cup stars in the Scarlets calendar (according to Scarlets Fever forum), but I'm not sure who, means I'm deffo deffo going to have to buy it now.

My guess is Lamont and the Samoans as they were, erm, home early.

PenfroPete wrote:

Rava wrote:Evening All

If that's what it takes to get noticed then I think I will organise a Male Regs nooddie Calender. What do you think girls?

You'll need a wide angle lens for my ar$e Rava

Pardon? You fishing for compliments or what Pert?

hughie1986 wrote:

prop_lyd wrote:Evening all, just had to sign a internet usage thingy at work....new initative (boo) means i'm restricted to shorter time during the day on here!!

please had a manic day!!

Anyone fancy this if it comes somewhere close??!! http://www.brucespringsteen.net/news/index.html thinking about you gibbo??!!

Rava i'm sure i could join in on that...did do the full monty the musical

You can 100% count me in for that

Sure, we are not surprised, loike.

Problem is the list of potential buyers for this effort is going to be tiny. Charity? We won't cover costs!

Bore da pawb / good morning all, happy Tuesday.

WillyGilly wrote:Sensational scene in the university library this evening. Jock lad with his branded uni rugby hoody top accidentally knocks his headphones out of his laptop. "Spinning Around" by Kylie Minogue, playing at high volume. Cue laughter from entire floor. Made my day.

I wish I'd been there!

Dreamer: JD2 is in the Scarlets calendar. Twice, I think.

Bore da pawb - & , , for me please. Talking of if ASBO pops in tell him I've sorted a ticket for him for 12th Feb (My msg is stuck in the 'Outbox' for some reason )

GLAS - no fishing, just the good honest truth

I am freezing today. Having a leisurely morning today. For some reason I was told to take an extra half hour this morning and come in around 9.30

luckless_pedestrian wrote:Bore da pawb / good morning all, happy Tuesday.

WillyGilly wrote:Sensational scene in the university library this evening. Jock lad with his branded uni rugby hoody top accidentally knocks his headphones out of his laptop. "Spinning Around" by Kylie Minogue, playing at high volume. Cue laughter from entire floor. Made my day.

I wish I'd been there!

Dreamer: JD2 is in the Scarlets calendar. Twice, I think.

Really?? I've heard a few other names thrown around as well, but no Wellies

And bore da pawb/good morning all. Hope everyone's well.

Won't be able to get on here much today I don't think, so hope you all have wonderful days.

Morning All please.

Stag, all that means is Management are talking about you for half an hour. Nothing to worry about

Good luck to Cari today as she starts her new job

Dreamer: JD2 is in the Scarlets calendar. Twice, I think.

Erm...my sister's got one, like...erm.

red_stag wrote:I am freezing today. Having a leisurely morning today. For some reason I was told to take an extra half hour this morning and come in around 9.30

Oh dear! That doesn't sound too good. Is my money safe!

Pob dymuniad da Cari. Sock it to em!

Morning all.

Lovely cold crisp morning here. Motivation at an all time low though, and the work keeps piling up. Being busy and bored is a terrible combination.

No, all joking aside Stag, I know what it is, he's upset he didn't make your cult team.

Yep good luck to Cari! Really hope it goes well for you today (when you eventually get the chance to read this!)


Mick - I fully sympathise

Actually Glas, that’s a good call. Might bump Leo (mainstream hero) for big Trev on the Leinster list.
He was a bigger hero in France though.

Heineken Cup Round 2: The Good, the Bad and the Saints



Good week

Scarlet Fever

We have been banging on about the potential in the young Llanelli side for a while now, and we aren't the only ones - key Scarlets played important roles in Wales' RWC success and the potential at Stradey Park Parc Y Scarlets has long been acknowledge. This week, they arrived, filletting last years beaten finalists and wrapping up a 4 try bonus point on the hour. Sure, the Saints were distracted and sloppy and Peter Fitzgibbon was poor, but the Scarlets nullified the Saints scrum and let talent do the rest. Rhys Thomas, Ben Morgan, Rhys Priestland, JJV Davies, George North and Liam Williams were excellent.

Heavyweight Division

Last week, we pointed out how the Heineken Cup seemed to be rather open this year. This week, two of the favourites flexed their muscles - Leinster and Toulouse swatted aside what were expected to be troublesome opponents with ease. Both also had the luxury of making several changes and still looking formidable - they will take some beating this year.

Radge

After last week's get out of jail stunt from Rog, we confidently predicted it was a stunning once off. And, not for the first time, the man came to his sides rescue in Europe. A nerveless injury time drop goal from the maestro got Munster out of France with a very useful 4 points. In spite of the new blood, the men in red know exactly what needs to be done and when - and they have the perfect executioner. We are at odds as to who is in the driving seat for the pool - but there is no doubt who is the star driver.

Bad Week

Les Autres Francais

Toulouse are HEC bluebloods, and reach the knock out stages pretty much every year - and will do so again this year. In the last two editions, they have been joined by a variety of fellow countrymen - Toulon, Stade, Clermont, Biarritz and Perpignan. This year, they might be a bit lonely in April. Castres and Racing Metro are out of it with two defeats and Montpellier now need to win in the RDS - don't be surprised to see all three throw in the towel and concentrate on the Top 14 from here. Biarritz and Clermont are in scraps to the death to get through their pools - it doesn't look like a vintage year for the French.

Northampton Saints

After 80 minutes of this year HEC, the Saints had an away victory nailed and were all set to stay on the radar as one of Europe’s best sides and a team with a bright future ahead of them. 41 phases and 80 minutes later, their European season lies in tatters – torn asunder by Rog and the Scarlets. The nature of some of the Saintly performances – Ryan Lamb (flaky), Dylan Hartley (weak-willed) and Chris Ashton (appalling attitude) and the likely departure of Jim Mallinder to replace Johnno at St Boshington's creates an air of uncertainty about the future at Franklin's Gardens. What an astonishing turnaround in 6 days.

No Romance at the Dog Track

It was the biggest night in the history of Connacht, but also one of the toughest.  After a great effort at The Stoop last week, the hope was that they could at least make life uncomfortable for Toulouse, for 50 or 60 minutes anyway.  Instead, they never fired a shot.  Maybe the occasion got the better of them, or perhaps Toulouse were simply too powerful, but Connacht are rarely hammered in their own ground like this.  It should have been a night to celebrate (and in some ways still was), but the old questions about the future of Connacht will be asked all over again this week.

Morning all please! Won't be on here until lunch now unless I can get the net working on my phone! Payday tomorrow

Break a leg today Cari when you manage to get on here.......wonder if she's stuck in the Cardiff-Newport vortex?!

I do like the old Whiff of Chordite blogs…

Hi all into work now.

Reason Im in late is that I'm staying a half hour later this evening.

Mickado wrote:I do like the old Whiff of Chordite blogs…

??? That was Sunday evening Mick, or do you just not like it now and just to like it before

Blood and Mud's a good blog, too.

That Blues v Edinburgh match has taken on a new level of importance. Have to say London Irish have disappointed me. I'd originally backed them to do well in this Pool.

Also Pool 5 is a really interesting one. The fact there was a draw and some bonus points leaves this slightly up in the air. Bonus points are going to be vital. Sarries who have lost a game are top of the pool despite Ospreys not having lost a match.

hughie1986 wrote:

Mickado wrote:I do like the old Whiff of Chordite blogs…

??? That was Sunday evening Mick, or do you just not like it now and just to like it before

Not sure i follow Hughie. I like the blog, i didn't read Sunday's post but i see you're posting it in here these days anyway so I usually just read them in here.

That could be a great game, Stag. Edinburgh certainly shouldn't fear coming down to the CCS.

I do like the OLD Whiff of Cordite blogs



Lost in translation I think mick thought you were saying you like old blogs

Ahhhhhhhhhhhh. That’s the problem with communicating in the written form in a conversational tone.
Jack off, jack off etc.

luckless_pedestrian wrote:That could be a great game, Stag. Edinburgh certainly shouldn't fear coming down to the CCS.

I think they'll manage the win.

Hugh/Mick - its like the difference between fear (man) and féar (grass) in Irish.

PenfroPete wrote:Bore da pawb - & , , for me please. Talking of if ASBO pops in tell him I've sorted a ticket for him for 12th Feb (My msg is stuck in the 'Outbox' for some reason )

GLAS - no fishing, just the good honest truth

3 ? - now that's just weird!!! More than a handful ...

Pete, you are a star - thanks - will settle with you a Llanelli?

Mickado wrote:Ahhhhhhhhhhhh. That’s the problem with communicating in the written form in a conversational tone.
Jack off, jack off etc.

Exactly mick, its exactly the same as wannking off your uncle

Mods: pls can you merge https://www.606v2.com/t18766-cusiter-signs-for-another-3-years into https://www.606v2.com/t18767-cus-signs-for-3 ? Thx

Suggestion for Mods: I thought that this Pin badge was an interesting idea? Charge a tenner, wholesale cost a fiver, split the diff between running costs for here and a charity donation? Possibly link in to the rebranding, if that's still going ahead?

AsLongAsBut100ofUs wrote:Mods: pls can you merge https://www.606v2.com/t18766-cusiter-signs-for-another-3-years into https://www.606v2.com/t18767-cus-signs-for-3 ? Thx

NOPE

That’s a good idea As.

Mickado wrote:That’s a good idea As.

+1

Oh no Hillsborough revisited

http://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2011/1122/jakarta_malaysia_indonesia.html

Rava wrote:

AsLongAsBut100ofUs wrote:Mods: pls can you merge https://www.606v2.com/t18766-cusiter-signs-for-another-3-years into https://www.606v2.com/t18767-cus-signs-for-3 ? Thx

NOPE

Anyhew, its addressed to 'Mods' not 'Sods'

AsLongAsBut100ofUs wrote:

Rava wrote:

AsLongAsBut100ofUs wrote:Mods: pls can you merge https://www.606v2.com/t18766-cusiter-signs-for-another-3-years into https://www.606v2.com/t18767-cus-signs-for-3 ? Thx

NOPE

Anyhew, its addressed to 'Mods' not 'Sods'

Leave rava along, he's head of Elf and Safety

He's off to lapland soon!!

AsLongAsBut100ofUs wrote:

Rava wrote:

AsLongAsBut100ofUs wrote:Mods: pls can you merge https://www.606v2.com/t18766-cusiter-signs-for-another-3-years into https://www.606v2.com/t18767-cus-signs-for-3 ? Thx

NOPE

Anyhew, its addressed to 'Mods' not 'Sods'

with you this week anyway. Firhill on Friday night. We need the points.

Should be a good game - think it will be telling how the Warriors respond to their HC spanking at the RDS - good performance = bodes well for rest of season; bad performance = heads drop, oh dear

I was expecting the Warriors to do better at the RDS, they've looked good in the league this season.

AsLongAsBut100ofUs wrote:Mods: pls can you merge https://www.606v2.com/t18766-cusiter-signs-for-another-3-years into https://www.606v2.com/t18767-cus-signs-for-3 ? Thx

Done Asbo.

Cheers, breaker

One for that wall over there by the p!sser:

https://www.606v2.com/t18774-rob-howley-signs-a-new-contract-with-wales#707078

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=60Q1RmiPHn0

Highlights of Leinster v Glasgow.