The Dew Drop Inn Virtual Rugby Pub

by Guest Tue 20 Dec 2011, 12:00 pm

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 wedding pictures of Father Christmas, Sean Lamont and Paddy Wallace above the bar!

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

Ale

Old Pub: https://www.606v2.com/t20203-the-dew-drop-inn-virtual-rugby-pub

by Rava Tue 20 Dec 2011, 12:03 pm

Cheers Dreamer Very Happy

. Notch will be pleased as well.

by red_stag Tue 20 Dec 2011, 12:04 pm

In Andorra, Father Christmas is known as Lord Quinto. Sounds like a baddie from a Harry Potter or Star Wars book/film.

by Guest Tue 20 Dec 2011, 12:06 pm

ha that does a bit Stag!

he's known as Sion Corn in Welsh, not really sure why!

by Glas a du Tue 20 Dec 2011, 12:07 pm

If the Scarlets lose on Boxing day I'm going to burn my new cap - it will have been a blydi jinx.

by red_stag Tue 20 Dec 2011, 12:08 pm

He Daidí na Nollag in Irish.

Daidí = Daddy
Nollag = Christmas (like Welsh)

by Guest Tue 20 Dec 2011, 12:08 pm

a bit extreme no, Glas?

by Guest Tue 20 Dec 2011, 12:11 pm

see at least that makes more sense Stag. Welsh should be something like Tad Nadolig

by Glas a du Tue 20 Dec 2011, 12:11 pm

daw'r enw Siôn Corn o'r term 'corn simne'

by Rava Tue 20 Dec 2011, 12:11 pm

Please don't damage your badge on Boxing Day Glas. Ulster are not expected to win Wink

by Glas a du Tue 20 Dec 2011, 12:15 pm

Glas a du wrote:
daw'r enw Siôn Corn o'r term 'corn simne'

So literally 'John Chimneypot'

by Guest Tue 20 Dec 2011, 12:16 pm

Glas a du wrote:
daw'r enw Siôn Corn o'r term 'corn simne'

aaah okay. makes more sense. Ond pam Sion? becaue it rhymes?

by Glas a du Tue 20 Dec 2011, 12:16 pm

Rava wrote:Please don't damage your badge on Boxing Day Glas. Ulster are not expected to win

No, my badge is safe. So safe I can't find it at the moment, but it is in the house. I know it is, I put it out of Miss G's reach, although she has commandeered Notch's hat!

by Mickado Tue 20 Dec 2011, 12:17 pm

Nobody is more shocked with Toner’s improvement than Leinster fans by the way lads. We all thought he was just a lanky drink of water. Happy days that he’s on the up, long may it continue! 

Anyone see the draw for the B&I cup QF’s? Ulster A at home to Munster A, Leinster A at home to Pontyprid (sp?)

Are they any use? Last week we put out a back 3 of Dave Kearney, Andrew Conway and Fionn Carr, that’s a spicy meatball, for a reserve squad!

by red_stag Tue 20 Dec 2011, 12:18 pm

I think the British and Irish Cup is VITAL. It allows for the fringe players to get regular competitive rugby.

by Glas a du Tue 20 Dec 2011, 12:18 pm

rugbydreamer wrote:
Glas a du wrote:
daw'r enw Siôn Corn o'r term 'corn simne'

aaah okay. makes more sense. Ond pam Sion? becaue it rhymes?

Sion or Sioni in Welsh is one of those ubiquitous names for a man like Joe Bloggs, Jacky in Newcastle etc.

by Guest Tue 20 Dec 2011, 12:19 pm

Llanelli have drawn Cross Keys in that Mick boxing

Pontypridd are a pretty handy side, always up at the top of the Welsh premiership. Their strengths lie in their forwards. You run at them you can hurt them, tis what Llanelli did in the premiership final last season.

by Glas a du Tue 20 Dec 2011, 12:21 pm

Mickado wrote:Nobody is more shocked with Toner’s improvement than Leinster fans by the way lads. We all thought he was just a lanky drink of water. Happy days that he’s on the up, long may it continue! 

Anyone see the draw for the B&I cup QF’s? Ulster A at home to Munster A, Leinster A at home to Pontyprid (sp?)

Are they any use? Last week we put out a back 3 of Dave Kearney, Andrew Conway and Fionn Carr, that’s a spicy meatball, for a reserve squad!

Yes, but I don't know how well they'd travel. If you played them at Sardis Road those fancy Dan backs wouldn't have a hope. Pontypridd pick wings who can keep their feet rather than wings who are fleet of foot.

by Rava Tue 20 Dec 2011, 12:30 pm

red_stag wrote:I think the British and Irish Cup is VITAL. It allows for the fringe players to get regular competitive rugby.

Absolutely Stag, although for Ulster it has been about giving the Academy players some much needed competitive game time.

Peter Nelson; Conor Gaston, Ian Whitten, Chris Farrell, Chris Cochrane; James McKinney, Ian Porter; Callum Black, Andi Kyriacou (capt), Jerry Cronin, James Simpson, Lewis Stevenson, Ali Birch, Willie Faloon, Mike McComish.
Replacements used: Michael Allen for McKinney, Blane McIlroy for Porter (both 45 mins), Conor Carey for Cronin (60), Niall Annett for Kyriacou (65), Neil Faloon for McComish (70), Ricky Andrew for Nelson, David O'Mahony for Simpson (both 75).

That is the team that beat Rotherham away at the weekend. Youngsters in bold.

by **Notch** Tue 20 Dec 2011, 12:33 pm

Mickado wrote:Nobody is more shocked with Toner’s improvement than Leinster fans by the way lads. We all thought he was just a lanky drink of water. Happy days that he’s on the up, long may it continue! 

Anyone see the draw for the B&I cup QF’s? Ulster A at home to Munster A, Leinster A at home to Pontyprid (sp?)

Are they any use? Last week we put out a back 3 of Dave Kearney, Andrew Conway and Fionn Carr, that’s a spicy meatball, for a reserve squad!

Ulster just sneaked past Pontypridd 17-16.

This was our team.

1. Callum Black
2. Nigel Brady
3. Jerry Cronin
4. Tim Barker
5. Neil McComb
6. Ali Birch
7. Willie Faloon
8. Mike McComish
9. Ian Porter
10. James McKinney
11. Chris Cochrane
12. Chris Farrell
13. Michael Allen
14. Conor Gaston
15. Peter Nelson

16. Niall Annett 17. Conor Carey 18. James Simpson 19. Neil Faloon 20. Blane McIlroy 21. Rory Scholes 22. Ricky Andrew

http://www.ulsterrugby.com/rugby/9917.php

Think they are a pretty handy outfit but with Leinsters squad depth they should be dispatched even if it's a tight game. If you think about that pack, there are a number of players who were first choice for the seniors at the start of the season. They more than matched us up front and lead for much of the game.

by MBTGOG Tue 20 Dec 2011, 12:49 pm

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=_AmKnXdUYCQ

For Irish posters who want a blast from the past with something from kids TV from the early 90s.

by **Notch** Tue 20 Dec 2011, 12:50 pm

See this Twitter account- the guys who keep the stats for BBC Wales SCRUM V.

https://twitter.com/#!/Pro12Stato

Well apparently the top second rows in the League this year are Dan Tuohy and Devin Toner.

by Glas a du Tue 20 Dec 2011, 12:51 pm

https://youtu.be/5QsRDpsItq0

by **Notch** Tue 20 Dec 2011, 12:53 pm

Right- off to get things I can't afford for people who don't need them. What wonderful time of year Smile

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vSi-lxdVndA

by mickyt Tue 20 Dec 2011, 12:56 pm

Sad news folks..

My hamster died last night.. Little F*cker fell asleep at the wheel

by red_stag Tue 20 Dec 2011, 12:58 pm

mickyt wrote:Sad news folks..

My hamster died last night.. Little F*cker fell asleep at the wheel

by Rava Tue 20 Dec 2011, 1:00 pm

mickyt wrote:Sad news folks..

My hamster died last night.. Little F*cker fell asleep at the wheel

Never mind Micky you can have one of mine The Dew Drop Inn Virtual Rugby Pub 3602195817

by Rava Tue 20 Dec 2011, 1:22 pm

The Ireland Rugby Supporters Club are doing a Family Package for the Italy game, same as the one I had for the French match in the summer. Two Adults and two children for 120 euro. Tickets on sale 5th January.

by Luckless Pedestrian Tue 20 Dec 2011, 1:25 pm

Afternoon all.

Micky, my hamster burnt alive when I was younger, but it was no accident, oh no. The cat litter.

by red_stag Tue 20 Dec 2011, 1:29 pm

Rava wrote:The Ireland Rugby Supporters Club are doing a Family Package for the Italy game, same as the one I had for the French match in the summer. Two Adults and two children for 120 euro. Tickets on sale 5th January.

Thats excellent price. Im happy to see they are reducing them.

by PenfroPete Tue 20 Dec 2011, 1:32 pm

Big thanks to the Munsty & Stag familiies for a great weekend in 'Stab City'. Hug

by red_stag Tue 20 Dec 2011, 1:33 pm

Glad you liked it Pete. How did it feel to be a part of Munster's Red Army supporting those Turk invaders.

by prop_lyd Tue 20 Dec 2011, 2:03 pm

Marked up.

by prop_lyd Tue 20 Dec 2011, 2:03 pm

Marked up.

by Gibson Tue 20 Dec 2011, 2:08 pm

Nice meet-up in old Laandahn Tawn last night. Swanny looking fab. Hound too. As for the rest. Asbo & Hugs are like a big bro/little bro combo. A real team. Yappy and Risky sound geezers. Had a nice chat with them.

Really starting to feel like Christmas... The Dew Drop Inn Virtual Rugby Pub 3845856932

The Dew Drop Inn Virtual Rugby Pub 3845856932

Must take the dog for a walk. T'it local pub.

by PenfroPete Tue 20 Dec 2011, 2:38 pm

red_stag wrote:Glad you liked it Pete. How did it feel to be a part of Munster's Red Army supporting those Turk invaders.

'Supporting' might be over stating it, I wanted them to win though. Had a great craic with the Munster supprters though - must have been the only preson in the ground with 2 eyes. Thinking of opening a chain of monocle shops for the 'discerning' rugby supporter Wink

by red_stag Tue 20 Dec 2011, 2:44 pm

Most one eyed fan of whole weekend had to have been the Scarlet fan we met in the bar who couldn't accept you'd support Ospreys and made it his goal to convert you.

by mickyt Tue 20 Dec 2011, 2:54 pm

Jesus a friend of mine I work with just told me his nanny had died (he is Scottish).

But all I did was burst out laughing. I felt really bad. he was grand they weren't that close and when I explained that it was because when he came over I was going to tell him the hamster joke.

quite the Faux Pas

by Thomond Tue 20 Dec 2011, 3:20 pm

Micky, that's you off the Christmas card list. If I knew penfro was up in Limerick I would have met up with ye. Bollix.

Also Stag, six minutes of The Dark Knight Rises was released in iMax theatres last week .I saw the clip in a bootleg form and despite some sound issues involving Bane it looked amahzing.

by red_stag Tue 20 Dec 2011, 3:26 pm

Yea I heard about it Thomond. The trailer has reassured me that Anne Hathaway won't be shoite. She looks a bit femme fatale in it.

Thomond - I offered you a ticket to the game.

by Thomond Tue 20 Dec 2011, 3:29 pm

I know Stag, I had other plans but if I had known Penfro was coming could have sorted something out, but sure it's in the last. Tickets are not or will ever be an issue with Munster games, they probably would be for Ireland however.

by Rava Tue 20 Dec 2011, 3:56 pm

Ireland Supporters Club Quiz: -

1. Who is the 2nd most capped player for Ireland?

2. What club is top of Division 2B of the Ulster Bank League as of December 13th?

3. Who was the 100th player to captain Ireland in an international?

4. What club won the Ulster Bank League Division 1A title in season 2010/2011?

5. What club did Declan Kidney coach?

6. What player scored the most penalties in a single game for Ireland?

7. Three players have scored 4 tries in a game for Ireland. Denis Hickie and Keith Wood are two, who is the third?

8. Ireland held the 1st all ticket rugby international in Lansdowne Road in 1905. Who did they play?

9. Who is the captain of Connacht this season?

10. Where do the Ireland Women’s team play their home internationals?

by red_stag Tue 20 Dec 2011, 4:03 pm

A Complete Guess No Googling

01 Ronan O'Gara
02 Belfast Harlequins
03 Keith Wood
04 Clontarf
05 Dolphin RFC
06 Ronan O'Gara (Im sure this is a trick question)
07 Brian O'Driscoll
08 Scotland
09 Gavin Duffy
10 Athlone

by Guest Tue 20 Dec 2011, 4:04 pm

I

Denis Hickie.

by **rodders** Tue 20 Dec 2011, 4:17 pm

red_stag wrote:
07 Brian O'Driscoll

Who did O'Driscoll score 4 tries against?

by Gibson Tue 20 Dec 2011, 4:19 pm

rugbydreamer wrote:I Denis Hickie.

Me too Dreamer.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tFuVyB0R2hU

by red_stag Tue 20 Dec 2011, 4:20 pm

roddersm wrote:
red_stag wrote:
07 Brian O'Driscoll

Who did O'Driscoll score 4 tries against?

Not a bloody clue. Complete guess thats prob wrong. I can't think of anyone else and I know he got 3 against France once.

by Thomond Tue 20 Dec 2011, 4:21 pm

That was the 2nd best HC match ever.

by **rodders** Tue 20 Dec 2011, 4:22 pm

I can't recall BOD scoring 4 tries.... Headscratch

I'm thinking Horgan or Earls??

by Gibson Tue 20 Dec 2011, 4:26 pm

Thomond wrote:That was the 2nd best HC match ever.

Agree T. Best ever was Munster v Wasps in 2004. Incredibubble game.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MOMUWEzF0vQ

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