The Dew Drop Inn Virtual Rugby Pub

by Pete C (Kiwireddevil) Tue 31 Jan 2012 - 12:43

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 Rhys Thomas, Ben Castle, Andy Fenby and Bill McLaren above the bar!

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Last Pub: https://www.606v2.com/t22602p950-the-dew-drop-inn-virtual-rugby-pub#911758

by prop_lyd Tue 31 Jan 2012 - 12:47

Ahh what??!! Is it because I'd annoy the Irish contingent??!!

Wink

by Luckless Pedestrian Tue 31 Jan 2012 - 12:47

Good of you to put a photo of Ben Castle above the bar, Kiwi. He never really did the business for us but it's always a shame when a player's forced to retire through injury.

by Glas a du Tue 31 Jan 2012 - 12:59

I got a pick on the wall Yahoo

I was starting to think it would never happen!

Andy Fenby should be the model for all aspiring academy hopefuls:
"This man gets paid for playing rugby, just think what YOU could achieve"

by Guest Tue 31 Jan 2012 - 13:00

that's so harsh Glas!

He wasn't that bad on the weekend. Did some very good things, but some very bad things also. Guess that's just crazy legs for you!

by Pete C (Kiwireddevil) Tue 31 Jan 2012 - 13:01

prop_lyd wrote:Ahh what??!! Is it because I'd annoy the Irish contingent??!!

Nope, it's because I'd already hit "send" on the new pub before I read your post. Remind whoever creates the next one Wink

by Glas a du Tue 31 Jan 2012 - 13:11

Dreamer, from memory the only good thing he did was attract a high tackle at a crucial point of the game. Mind you all he had to do for that was stand there so not too taxing for him. Every other time he had the ball the south stand to a man went:

*sharp intake of breath...pause...sigh* "he is blydi useless, mind"

by Guest Tue 31 Jan 2012 - 13:15

I watched the match last night Glas so tis still pretty fresh in the memory. He did some wonderful supporting runs and some great offloads, just some really really good touches. But then he also knocked the ball on a fair bit, got isolated and didn't deal well with the high ball. He's very much a mixed bag!

by Luckless Pedestrian Tue 31 Jan 2012 - 13:16

What do you expect from a Gog. Wink

by PenfroPete Tue 31 Jan 2012 - 13:18

by PenfroPete Tue 31 Jan 2012 - 13:19

Bag o'shoite http://www.livesportontv.com/rugby-union Rolling Eyes

by prop_lyd Tue 31 Jan 2012 - 13:22

luckless_pedestrian wrote:What do you expect from a Gog.

The Dew Drop Inn Virtual Rugby Pub 3497602689

by Luckless Pedestrian Tue 31 Jan 2012 - 13:23

While I remember: there's a new series starting on Channel 4 at 10pm tomorrow called Bouncers. It follows the fortunes of a group of doormen in Newport. It should be quite good.

by Guest Tue 31 Jan 2012 - 13:23

luckless_pedestrian wrote:What do you expect from a Gog.

first you upset MrsP, now you might have to add Mrs Penfro on to the list....I'd go into hiding if I were you Lucky! Wink

by Luckless Pedestrian Tue 31 Jan 2012 - 13:26

Pfft, I'm not scared of those two.

They're not here, are they?

by **Ozzy3213** Tue 31 Jan 2012 - 13:26

Bonjour

Watched highlights of the Scarlets v London Irish game. Have to say am very disappointed, not sure Deacon Manu's try should have stood after he joined the back of the ruck, leant on the players already on the ground so not supporting his own bodyweight, used his hand to move the ball back to the scrum half whilst off his feet, then picked up and dived over.

Also how Marland Yarde managed to ground the ball onto his own supporting hand rather than the turf is still baffling to me!!!

Ah well, another game soon for me to see whether we are going to be sublime or ridiculous this time out.

by Adam D Tue 31 Jan 2012 - 13:27

https://www.606v2.com/t22967-the-v2-journal

Feedback welcomed!

by Guest Tue 31 Jan 2012 - 13:31

ha yeah couldn't believe the Yarde non try Pete!

The Manu try was a weird one. I thought he was on his feet when he pretented to move the ball back to Liam Davies, he never let go of it at all, and then just flopped over when LI players were focused on Davies. I know Nige mentioned something about him being the last man at the ruck so twas perfectly okay. Got to say it did baffle me a bit though.

If you want you can watch the whole match, tis still on Clic on the S4C website.

Inogi gave the most adorable interview ever at the end, he's so shy bless him, just wanted to give him a Hug

by Mrs Penfro Tue 31 Jan 2012 - 13:36

luckless_pedestrian wrote:Pfft, I'm not scared of those two.

They're not here, are they?

They might be....... boxing

by Mick(TEFC) Tue 31 Jan 2012 - 13:38

PenfroPete wrote:Bag o'shoite http://www.livesportontv.com/rugby-union

by Rava Tue 31 Jan 2012 - 13:39

Mark

Jeez we are going through pubs like no-one's business currently.

What's happening today? I see the French team has been named. Scary randy

by Luckless Pedestrian Tue 31 Jan 2012 - 13:40

I love Criccieth, Mrs Penfro, honest!

by Mick(TEFC) Tue 31 Jan 2012 - 13:43

luckless_pedestrian wrote:I love Criccieth, Mrs Penfro, honest!

So do I lucky;spent many an hour in a caravan listening to the rain.

by WillyGilly Tue 31 Jan 2012 - 13:46

Rava wrote:Mark

Jeez we are going through pubs like no-one's business currently.

What's happening today? I see the French team has been named. Scary

Don't look at me. I'm still on the 1500 mark. It's this welsh lot. Once you get them started they just don't stop. Course that'll all change come Sunday...

by **Ozzy3213** Tue 31 Jan 2012 - 13:46

rugbydreamer wrote:ha yeah couldn't believe the Yarde non try Pete!

The Manu try was a weird one. I thought he was on his feet when he pretented to move the ball back to Liam Davies, he never let go of it at all, and then just flopped over when LI players were focused on Davies. I know Nige mentioned something about him being the last man at the ruck so twas perfectly okay. Got to say it did baffle me a bit though.

If you want you can watch the whole match, tis still on Clic on the S4C website.

Inogi gave the most adorable interview ever at the end, he's so shy bless him, just wanted to give him a

I heard what Nigel said, but in my opinion, he was off his feet when he first laid hands on the ball at the ruck, so has to be a penalty against him. Had he come in at the back of the ruck, stayed on his feet and then picked the ball up and dived over, fair enough, just felt he wasn't supporting his weight when he laid hands on it so should have been a penalty.

Ah well, it's done now, and I am sure we would have found some way to lose to you had the try not been given! Wink

by Rava Tue 31 Jan 2012 - 13:50

Ozzie, I was in Enniskillen this morning mate. Didn't see any of your relatives though Crying or Very sad

by Mick(TEFC) Tue 31 Jan 2012 - 13:59

Any truth in the rumour that Brian McLaughlin is to be replaced by John Kirwan at the end of term?

by Guest Tue 31 Jan 2012 - 14:03

To be honest I'm of the same opinion as you Pete!

Was amazed how close the game was, especially at the start of the 2nd half, really though you guys were going to pull away. Reckon LI are really close to clicking, not far off being a v good side but I think you need to change it up a bit. In the last 20mins you did seem to run out of ideas a bit.

Defence was key for the Scarlets, we've really come on in that area I've got to say, tis amazing how improved it is this season Smile

by Mickado Tue 31 Jan 2012 - 14:36

Breaking News:

Donnacha Ryan and Peter O’Mahoney share the same face

It has been revealed that a secret project started in the Munster academy in 2004 to develop the archetypal “Angry Face” by surgically removing the face of a very very angry person and cloning it in a lab to be grafted onto the head of their younger players has finally bared fruit.

Ryan and O’Mahoney are hoping to have their faces picked by Ireland coach Declan Kidney at lunchtime tomorrow.

by red_stag Tue 31 Jan 2012 - 14:51

Mickado wrote:
Donnacha Ryan and Peter O’Mahoney share the same face

by Luckless Pedestrian Tue 31 Jan 2012 - 14:57

Well the selection of Dan Parks at ten has gone down well with the Scots:

https://www.606v2.com/t22973-scotland-team-for-saturday#912229

by Mickado Tue 31 Jan 2012 - 15:04

Parks must have pictures of Robbo in the nip, with a dog.

by Gibson Tue 31 Jan 2012 - 15:57

Is that like the one of Deccie with Paddy Wallace in the Phoenix Park? See, thats why Jenno never got a chance. He wouldnt swallow. Proper Dub.

by Mickado Tue 31 Jan 2012 - 16:01

What a guzzler! Laugh

by red_stag Tue 31 Jan 2012 - 16:02

by **Ozzy3213** Tue 31 Jan 2012 - 16:20

Rava wrote:Ozzie, I was in Enniskillen this morning mate. Didn't see any of your relatives though

Apparently they live near a bridge, you sure you were looking in the right place? Wink

rugbydreamer wrote:To be honest I'm of the same opinion as you Pete!

Was amazed how close the game was, especially at the start of the 2nd half, really though you guys were going to pull away. Reckon LI are really close to clicking, not far off being a v good side but I think you need to change it up a bit. In the last 20mins you did seem to run out of ideas a bit.

Defence was key for the Scarlets, we've really come on in that area I've got to say, tis amazing how improved it is this season

we are very hit an miss this year to be honest dreamer, I think we are at our best a very very good side and at our worst utterly woeful. I would settle for some consistency around the good mark for the rest of the season in truth.

by Hound_of_Harrow Tue 31 Jan 2012 - 16:30

Is Robbo's decision to pick Parks because he wants to play a territory based game against England. Would seem that way to me, and not inconsistent with how Scotland have won matches at Murrayfield against the auld enemy in recent years. Coupled with England not having a clue how to counter such tactics.

Kick, chase and harry and force penalties. It is never a game for the aesthete, and someone watching Scotland v England for their first taste of union would probably be put off the game for life Shocked

Afternoon all, by the way Smile

by Glas a du Tue 31 Jan 2012 - 16:45

Yeah, but you could say the same about the Superbowl and NFL.

by **Notch** Tue 31 Jan 2012 - 16:58

Mick(TEFC) wrote:Any truth in the rumour that Brian McLaughlin is to be replaced by John Kirwan at the end of term?

The truth part is Brian McLaughin is leaving when his contract expires and John Kirwan is one of the names that has been mentioned. Matt Sexton also.

EDIT; To add to that, McLaughlin is being replaced by a coach from the SH who as agreed to come.

by Luckless Pedestrian Tue 31 Jan 2012 - 17:01

That could work Hound - it has in the past - but the consensus seems to be that people want to see the Scottish backs brought into the game more and Parks isn't the man for that. There's nothing to say that Calcutta Cup matches have to be attritional affairs, nor that Scotland can only win by playing the kind of game that's brought them success in the past.

by MrsP Tue 31 Jan 2012 - 17:11

Notch,

Are you saying the coaching situation is done and dusted?

by Cari Tue 31 Jan 2012 - 18:20

Evening. One more day to go and I'm freeeeeeeeeeeee! Smile

Hope everyone's well.

by **Notch** Tue 31 Jan 2012 - 18:27

Well thats a rumour too. But I'd say it may well be.

by Guest Tue 31 Jan 2012 - 18:31

Just watched the weather on the Beeb news, Ireland doesn't appear to exist this weekend, it's just a big massive raincloud, major BOO! raspberry

by Mick(TEFC) Tue 31 Jan 2012 - 18:34

Cari wrote:Evening. One more day to go and I'm freeeeeeeeeeeee! Hope everyone's well.

We have another three;released on Saturday morning

by red_stag Tue 31 Jan 2012 - 18:37

Its all part of natural experience dreamer

by Thomond Tue 31 Jan 2012 - 18:40

Welcome to Ireland Dreamer! It pisses rain and we drink tae and by Sunday Wales will be in pain! Wink

by Guest Tue 31 Jan 2012 - 18:41

Ha but it rains lots in Wales too, so it shall be like a home from home.

Thomond - Pfft Wales shan't be in pain, we'll be drunk instead, win or lose!

Mick - that's perfect timing for the 6N's!

by prop_lyd Tue 31 Jan 2012 - 18:42

Goood evening all!! Didn't realise Top Gear had a new series!! I-Player is wonderful!!

by MrsP Tue 31 Jan 2012 - 19:07

You've been too busy "kurtin" to notice Prop!

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