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 picture of David Sisi, Jannie de Beer and Glen Webbe above the bar!


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




Last Pub: https://www.606v2.com/t21582p950-the-dew-drop-inn-virtual-rugby-pub#851727

Notch wrote:The guy next to me had a better one. To Tom Court after the scrum went down; "GET ANGRY TOM! PRETEND THEY STOLE THE CHARGER TO YOUR KINDLE!!"

I almost sh!t. Brilliant stuff. And sure didn't we get the penalty in the next scrum? Tom Court loves his kindle.

Oh God, I love this game.

red_stag wrote:Well done to Ulster. Congrats from everyone in Toulouse

Stag- do I even need to say it?

Free pass. I'm too happy pal. We did it

And this makes me even happier;

http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2012/jan/13/ulster-leicester-heineken-cup

They suffered a 33-0 defeat here eight years ago, their previous worst-ever result in the competition.

This, in its way, was an even uglier beating, the crowd even regaling their visitors with a mocking cry of 'Swing Low Sweet Chariot' in the closing minutes.

Hi Stag.

When he says "Congrats from everyone in Toulouse"

He really does mean EVERYONE.

Yes, even HIM!

MrsP wrote:

He really does mean EVERYONE.

Yes, even HIM!

I think he's self combusted now!!

I don't mean Stag by the way.

Another Irishman.

We'll have to have big Trevor Brennan over to Ravenhill sometime for a pint and a punch-up. Legend that he is

He's a saint Mrs P. He's donated to our charity auction and I won't have a word said against him.

MrsP I was in the bar at the time. He was chuffed.

red_stag wrote:MrsP I was in the bar at the time. He was chuffed.

I'm too happy and drink right now to even have a wee gloat Staggy.

And he's employed the unemployable.

red_stag wrote:MrsP I was in the bar at the time. He was chuffed.

Time to let that episode go Ulster, ye are big enough to do it. I am sure it wasnt an Ulster thing. Just a section of the crowd, and his mindset, on that day.

Anyway, Big Trev will have to put up with my snoring in 2013.
Ill wear me Cooke Rugby shirt in bed, and tell him Im serenading him.

He'll love that.

http://www.leicestertigers.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=33629&st=0&sk=t&sd=a&start=75

Just thought some of you might like to read what the Tigers fans had to say.

Hound, they highlight what I think was the turning point of the entire match; Twelvetrees missed penalty. When that came off the post the lads confidence went into his boots. And our confidence went sky high.

It was the closest thing I've experienced to the spirit of 1999 this week. Just absolute certainty that we would win at Ravenhill no matter who turned up, no matter what reputation they had, because there are 15 madmen in white ready to run through walls to make sure we do. It was one of those special nights that live long in legend. One day my bored grandchildren will hear of this.

It's been torture biting my tongue in this fine establishment all week!

Apparently after the full-time whistle, Martin Castrogiovanni walked up to the Prom, pointed at a fan behind the dugout and gave him his match shirt.

What. A. Legend.

Niggly, nasty, cheating barsteward on the pitch, true gentleman with genuine class off it- the way every rugby player should be

Forza Castro!

Tigers fans are generally grand folk. So knowledgable and gracious, I found anyway.

Ulster can always say they pressed the RESET button on Tigers tonight and told them where they really stood as a team.
Lot of soul-searching by the Club and the fans, after being torn apart by a superb side. On that site de Hound posted.

I'll tell ya one ting Ted, Ulster could go all the way now. Who's better than that side were tonight? No performance so far - has matched that. It was complete in every sense of the word.
It was Tigers who were utterly dismantled here, so put it in perspective.

One Tigers fan on that board said. "Beaten by the 3rd best team in Ireland?"

I dont think so. They were anhihilated by the possible best team in Ireland.

I dont want to meet them if they get through. Not on that form. Give me Quins.

Let's not bet the family silver just yet Gibbo.

A big win is a big win- next week is the real barometer of where we are. And I have to say you're right, Leicesters fans were great. Real decent rugby people. I wish them all the very best of luck in the Jeff, because they're just true rugby fans who love their club.

We've been where they are so many times, and all the pain of those moments is our passion now. We want to make a name for ourselves so badly I can taste it.



Paddy Wallace got some stick about his age from some of the younger Ulster players for this... I think they meant 2004!

Notch wrote:Apparently after the full-time whistle, Martin Castrogiovanni walked up to the Prom, pointed at a fan behind the dugout and gave him his match shirt.

What. A. Legend.

Niggly, nasty, cheating barsteward on the pitch, true gentleman with genuine class off it- the way every rugby player should be

Forza Castro!

Ooh thats class. In fairness to Tigers, they are just pure rugby to the bone. Players and fans. The whole entity.
Its just a class thing to do. I saw Murphy mouthing to an Ulster player at the final whistle. "Well done, gowan and win it now"

Im reading about how the Tigers fans are having a feicin ball in Belfast.

They are being minded and feted. That'll be more of that aul class Ted.

I phhhokin love this game and most of the people who do too.

Believe.

For Ulstuuur and Ireland.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BteIwbKU_iQ&feature=related

Congrats to the ulstermen tonight, didn't see the game but I'm lead to beloved from other posts it was a powerful performance in contrast to the Burgh's last minute DG effort. Well done!

Broke the record for their heaviest ever European defeat Radge. Previously was 33-0 at Ravenhill against us in 2004 but this time it was 41-7. A 34 point margin!

Sounds like Leicester took a right bashing. You guys must be chuffed with that one. You looked good last week in Edinburgh so I had you guys to win on sport guru. Seems lime a good shout!

Notch wrote:Let's not bet the family silver just yet Gibbo.

A big win is a big win- next week is the real barometer of where we are. And I have to say you're right, Leicesters fans were great. Real decent rugby people. I wish them all the very best of luck in the Jeff, because they're just true rugby fans who love their club.

We've been where they are so many times, and all the pain of those moments is our passion now. We want to make a name for ourselves so badly I can taste it.



Paddy Wallace got some stick about his age from some of the younger Ulster players for this... I think they meant 2004!

OK. I'll stop being nice.

Come down to Lansdowne, if ye make the QF's, and we'll show ye how close to "World Domination" - ye really are.

Your orses will be handed to ye, in a Brown Thomas bagaiste.
In fairness...

Does that help A? :dressedorange:

But Notch, ye were superb tonight. Few could have lived with it. Admit it man.

Awk shaft. It's just been pointed out to us that cos of the size of ravenhill we don't get a home qf. I wondered why you kept throwing up Lansdowne road Gibbo. Feic same.

It was something special all right. I don't do SportGuru but every game I go to my Dad asks me my prediction. Tonight I predicted Ulster 29- 14 Leicester. So yes, I was confident, but we played out of our skins- such commitment and intensity. It went beyond what I thought we could do. I'm so incredibly proud.

And that's why Ravenhill is special. The atmosphere was unbelievable, I think my larynx is damaged. I can't actually speak. When wee Marshall scored the fourth I lost it. I was hugging people I've never even seen before. I was bellowing wordlessly like a demented hippo in a paddling pool; joy and disbelief.

So yes Cookie you could say it was a good night. You could say that

Yup.

But Willser, I think ye will meet Saracens in the QF.

If I get that one right, Im back.

Notch wrote:

It was something special all right. I don't do SportGuru but every game I go to my Dad asks me my prediction. Tonight I predicted Ulster 29- 14 Leicester. So yes, I was confident, but we played out of our skins- such commitment and intensity. It went beyond what I thought we could do. I'm so incredibly proud.

And that's why Ravenhill is special. The atmosphere was unbelievable, I think my larynx is damaged. I can't actually speak. When wee Marshall scored the fourth I lost it. I was hugging people I've never even seen before. I was bellowing wordlessly like a demented hippo in a paddling pool; joy and disbelief.

So yes Cookie you could say it was a good night. You could say that

Wonderful A. Wonderful

Your passion shines man. Nice to see it rewarded. You suffer and so deserve the joy.

Im dreading Rava's phonecall btw.Im going to get some guff from that aul Ballymoney bollox.

Ah well.

Hahaha, I hope he gives you plenty!

Notch the atmosphere at the hill tonight was unbelievable. Match of the season so far and probably the best match I've attended since we beat beat Biaritz last season. That game finished 9-6 and was probably one for the purists but in terms of atmosphere and occasion in ranked alongside tonight's escapades. Just brilliant.

It was nearly approaching the semi vs Stade in 1999 levels. Now that was an atmosphere!

Gibson wrote:

MrsP wrote:Oh I am soooo happy!!!!

Best match ever!

Thank you Rava for the chance to witness that atmosphere and that result.

have to read back now.

Dreamer,

I think you need to change those pictures above the bar to an Ulster team photo!!!

Is Herself happy? Or wot?

I blame that strong Lemsip.

Im waiting for De Rav to logon and for moi to take it like a Ladyboy.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gVAnlke_xUY

Gibbo, I love u man




I hope I haven't missed anyone

I just read back through the five pages. Some lovely things said. Some humble pie eaten.

Gibbo, what did I say a week ago? I never felt more confident. Ulster are on the verge. Make no mistake about that.

Billy I did say we would get a TBP. Never in my wildest dreams did I think we would win by that margin.
Notch I agree 36's penalty miss early in the 2nd half may have been a major factor in the game. After that Leicester looked a beaten team. So glad we closed that out.

Gibson, GIBSON, GIBSON

Hope you aren't away to bed mate!!

OK. OK. You were RIGHT and I was sooo WRONG Roysh?

Let's leave it that yeah?

You Ulster Tart!

Ye were magnificent. Complete basterds up-front, sexshy like Leinster in attack.

Trimble must take that next step up, fulfill his dreams...
































He MUST come to Leinster.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R7f189Z0v0Y&ob=av2e
Love you man.

More than happy to leave it at that. I'm just so pleased for those guys who were on the pitch. Did you see how much they wanted that. Shades of Leinster in the second half of the final.

Trimble is a class act. Tom Court is getting better. Dan Tuohy should get at least one start in the 6N.

Chuuuunnnnne

And Im NOT swallowing roysh? That was never part of the deal.

Just sayin...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R7f189Z0v0Y&ob=av2e

Rava wrote:More than happy to leave it at that. I'm just so pleased for those guys who were on the pitch. Did you see how much they wanted that. Shades of Leinster in the second half of the final.

Trimble is a class act. Tom Court is getting better. Dan Tuohy should get at least one start in the 6N.

Chuuuunnnnne

A blind man could se how much ye wanted that. Intent was there in the 1st few seconds. And it never stopped.

Tigers out-Tigered and run-ragged. What?

Tell me that before the game and I would have said. "Phhok off man, get a grip"

Its compliment btw.


Crystal Gayle. Id do her washin forever and a day.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C9lz_yzrGZw

Gibson wrote:And Im NOT swallowing roysh? That was never part of the deal.

Just sayin...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R7f189Z0v0Y&ob=av2e

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UFF1wJN75Z0

X.

MrsG and I, well thats our lurve song right there.

I told her I loved just a few mins ago.

She is the most beautiful person I have ever met in my life. She shines.

Lovely man. Tell her I kinda love her myself

How did you get her? You're no oil painting

18-7 Half-time. Feic this is great.

True.

But. Has to be said, I tell nice stories to em. And they LOVE it.
Thats my secret. Tell no one, roysh darlin?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WM7-PYtXtJM&ob=

Stefan Terblanche, who has 37 caps for South Africa and scored four tries for them on his debut, won a TriNations title and two Currie Cups just tweeted this;

"Thank you Ravenhill for one of the most memorable nights in my rugby career!#suftum !!"

Just shows how special the atmosphere was.

Notch wrote:Stefan Terblanche, who has 37 caps for South Africa and scored four tries for them on his debut, won a TriNations title and two Currie Cups just tweeted this;

"Thank you Ravenhill for one of the most memorable nights in my rugby career!#suftum !!"

Just shows how special the atmosphere was.

The guy just exudes class. Like Pienaar, he just seems to have extra time on the ball. Obviously we won't have him much longer but I'm glad he has proved the doubters wrong.

Rava, Notch, Willy, Mrs P and all the other Ulster fans....

Congrats on the stunning win! It's great to soak up all the joy on here. You must be so proud of your team. May the force continue! Tiger-tamers....

Now I know why Glas wanted that badge!

Ulster's Saffers more than earned their crust tonight. Also, Afoa was immense. He led the way. He was the key.

Best was in his pomp, he knew what this meant.

But Ferris, he was a phhokin Beast.

Best 6 on the Planet.

Sorry SOB. 6.5 mate

Just saw that hit by 1F on Murphy. Ouch!

Score is 24-7. Ref talking to Muller and Murphy. I enjoy it! You enjoy it!

Murphy shakes his head

WillyGilly wrote:Awk shaft. It's just been pointed out to us that cos of the size of ravenhill we don't get a home qf. I wondered why you kept throwing up Lansdowne road Gibbo. Feic same.

Donnybrook?

Rava - I disagree on the turning point, I think it was when Youngs lost it at Poite, he was a manifestation of the Tigers realisation that there was nothing they could do. Ferris' cover tackle was just immense. I want a clip of it to be shown before every Ulster match from now on with a batman "Kapow" graphic.

Morning all from a beautiful, crisp and sunny Rovigo. Breakfast being partaken of, and it's especially good for a continental.

Are there a few sore Ulster heads around this morning?