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 pictures of Nigel Walker, Stephen Ferris, and Planet Rugby's team of the round above the bar!

Spoiler:

Last Pub: https://www.606v2.com/t21838p950-the-dew-drop-inn-virtual-rugby-pub#858890

How did you go?

Did you follow your bro's advice or kick the leather off it?

Just in from a long hard days work. Lost badly at FIFA 12 to mate just there, missed FedEx delivering my parcel which is days overdue and to cap it off I've just had a look at the Irish squads.

I'm not angry, I'm just dissapointed.


Actually Flip that I'm angry!

Kidney was at our match on Friday night what exactly do our players have to do to get a little recognition? I hope he meant what he said about players making the jump from Wolfhounds to the big boy squad.

WillyG,

Have you not a neighbour who would take delivery of the parcel?

Is your nearest FedEx depot far away?

I'm a country lad mrs p no neighbours anyway around. From what I understand the FedEx depot is near Belfast Harbour-ish area. Might be worth a drive up there just so I can shout at them face to face rather than down the phone.

You need to make sure they keep the parcel there for you Willy.

How annoying would it be to head all the way over there only to discover they were knocking on your door again!

Even if you don't have a close neighbour, could you persuad FedEx to deliver it to someone you know who is home a lot? Gran etc?

Should have kicked more.

I'm not sure that kind of tantrum would result in a speedier delivery Glas!

Yet you all persist in the use of this tactic.

Bore da

A cracking read:

https://www.606v2.com/t22103-standing-on-the-brink-what-causes-a-clubs-decline

Hi all off to England tonight. I see one of the players touring with us asked Ian keatley for a retweet regarding their tour. He did so saying "best of luck perfect chance to lose virginity #noparentsaround"

gerry thorny says Muster have agreed deals with James Downey, Rhys Ruddock and Casey Laulala.

red_stag wrote:gerry thorny says Muster have agreed deals with James Downey, Rhys Ruddock and Casey Laulala.

Que the calls for a Downey/Earls centre partnership for Ireland then

awesome signings by Munster. Congratulations!

roddersm wrote: awesome signings by Munster. Congratulations!

+1 very useful signings indeed

Morning all, please. I got lost in a book until late last night, will regret that later.

Just for Asbo, a friend in NZ just posted a pic of his latest purchase on FB.

Spoiler:

Have to admit I'd have loved it if Casey had headed back to the Crusaders.

Kiwi - only Downey is a done deal apparently. Munster have thrown hat in the ring for the others. Casey has a lot of offers come in - including the big money Japanese offers.

Also it is my belief that the entire Munster medical team should be sacked. Their injury list is very high, there are lots of repeat injury victims and the mismanagement of Niall Ronan has ruled him out for the rest of the year.

Its Ronan O'Gara's fault stag. Because he kicks the ball away so much and can't tackle the other Munster players have to work a lot harder and therefore get injured more. FACT.

red_stag wrote:Hi all off to England tonight. I see one of the players touring with us asked Ian keatley for a retweet regarding their tour. He did so saying "best of luck perfect chance to lose virginity #noparentsaround"

Yes and English girls are all s...erm...significantly open minded.

*phew*

red_stag wrote:gerry thorny says Muster have agreed deals with James Downey, Rhys Ruddock and Casey Laulala.

Mafi is on his way then?

Glas a du wrote:

red_stag wrote:gerry thorny says Muster have agreed deals with James Downey, Rhys Ruddock and Casey Laulala.

Mafi is on his way then?

Howlett I'd imagine. Mafi covers 12 and 13. Earls replaces Howlett on the wing.

Mafi and Laulala as centres? In Munster? That means no other province could go for an NIQ centre under your new rules could they?

Leinster and Ulster don't need NIQ centres. We both have strength in depth in that area with a lot of Irish players.

Geoff seems to think that the IRFU rules will be diluted significantly. At heart I think they’re a good idea but the position specific part and the no re-signing NIE players part need to change.

Since Roger Wilson is going to Ulster, and Downey and Ruddock are going to Munster it seems only fair and logical at this stage that Tommy Bowe will join Leinster.

Rumour is Tommy Bowe was offered a contract at Leinster but turned it down, reckons they are a team in decline apparantly.

He’s probably right, we used to be top try scorers in the Heineken cup, since Clermont ran in 84 points against Aironi, we’re seriously lagging behind…

Glas a du wrote:

red_stag wrote:Hi all off to England tonight. I see one of the players touring with us asked Ian keatley for a retweet regarding their tour. He did so saying "best of luck perfect chance to lose virginity #noparentsaround"

Yes and English girls are all s...erm...significantly open minded.

*phew*

What goes on tour. . . .goes on facebook

Kiwireddevil wrote:Morning all, please. I got lost in a book until late last night, will regret that later.

Just for Asbo, a friend in NZ just posted a pic of his latest purchase on FB.

Spoiler:

Have to admit I'd have loved it if Casey had headed back to the Crusaders.

Pete, now that is an item of beauty, almost brings a tear to my eye - almost too special to drink, but I'd make an allowance

Kiwireddevil wrote:Morning all, please. I got lost in a book until late last night, will regret that later.

Just for Asbo, a friend in NZ just posted a pic of his latest purchase on FB.

Spoiler:

Have to admit I'd have loved it if Casey had headed back to the Crusaders.

More money than sense.

red_stag wrote:gerry thorny says Muster have agreed deals with James Downey, Rhys Ruddock and Casey Laulala.

Nope, he says they have earmarked all three. Nothing about signings.

Glas a du wrote:

Kiwireddevil wrote:Morning all, please. I got lost in a book until late last night, will regret that later.

Just for Asbo, a friend in NZ just posted a pic of his latest purchase on FB.

Spoiler:

Have to admit I'd have loved it if Casey had headed back to the Crusaders.

More money than sense.

The sink is too small for that chopping board too.

MBTGOG wrote:

red_stag wrote:gerry thorny says Muster have agreed deals with James Downey, Rhys Ruddock and Casey Laulala.

Nope, he says they have earmarked all three. Nothing about signings.

Yea I know was just typing on phone in a rush. It seems that Downey is looking close to a done deal the other two being just interest by Munster.

Linebreaker wrote:

Glas a du wrote:

Kiwireddevil wrote:Morning all, please. I got lost in a book until late last night, will regret that later.

Just for Asbo, a friend in NZ just posted a pic of his latest purchase on FB.

Spoiler:

Have to admit I'd have loved it if Casey had headed back to the Crusaders.

More money than sense.

The sink is too small for that chopping board too.

He should have consulted famous Kiwi style icon...

One for the mods: Just an idea, but how about formalising the institution that is 'The Friday Afternoon Rugby Test' (FART) or quiz? Each week, a different poster could set, say, 30 questions - something to while away a dull Friday afternoon while waiting for the action to start?

AsLongAsBut100ofUs wrote:One for the mods: Just an idea, but how about formalising the institution that is 'The Friday Afternoon Rugby Test' (FART) or quiz? Each week, a different poster could set, say, 30 questions - something to while away a dull Friday afternoon while waiting for the action to start?

Interesting idea As. Will have a wee chat to the others about it, but IMO worth a look.

Morning all.

what I had thought was going to be a mental day coupled with a working lunch meeting has opened up nicely with cancellations left, right and centre.

Didn't get in after the squad announcements yesterday which probably isn't a bad thing. saves me ranting.

I am eagerly anticipating this weekends action. really looking forward to seeing Leinster and then heading to watch the Ulster match as well.

I am not sure there is a better weekend than HC weekends..

I barely left the TV last Saturday/Sunday

mickyt wrote:I am not sure there is a better weekend than HC weekends.

Agree in full.

Kiwi,

The article I did trying to raise awareness about the concussion guideline was altered. Someone added a summary.

I didn't know anyone but the OP could do that?

MrsP wrote:Kiwi,

The article I did trying to raise awareness about the concussion guideline was altered. Someone added a summary.

I didn't know anyone but the OP could do that?

Press censorship? Without your knowledge Mrs P? This place gets more like North Korea every day.

Nah, just general post improvement - makes sense Never seems to happen to any of mine

they're beyond redemption.

Glas a du wrote:they're beyond redemption.

nah, the mods aren't that bad - too harsh, glas

am sure I've had to amend some of your posts before As


And morning all (just!).

The latest rumours are doing the rounds about Scarlets players that are being targetted by other clubs. The most latest: Gloucester are looking to sign Stephen Jones. All I can say is, hands off him!

AsLongAsBut100ofUs wrote:

Glas a du wrote:they're beyond redemption.

nah, the mods aren't that bad - too harsh, glas

riposte! touche.

rugbydreamer wrote:am sure I've had to amend some of your posts before As

Only cos you were being a pedant! All that history in the Llanelli name tipped down the drain ... I just don't know

MrsP wrote:Kiwi,

The article I did trying to raise awareness about the concussion guideline was altered. Someone added a summary.

I didn't know anyone but the OP could do that?

It wasn't me , though Mods/Admins can do it. I'll occasionally edit a spelling mistake in a title (spot the pedant) for someone, but I very rarely edit a post unless it's got something naughtly in it. Will ask.

So someone talk to me. who is at the mini meet on the 5th February?

Mini mars bar?