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 Ben Morgan, Stuart Hogg, Simon Zebo and birthday boy Penfro above the bar.



Old pub: https://www.606v2.com/t24147p1000-the-dew-drop-inn-virtual-rugby-pub#991906

Funnily enough, I didn't really mind Mikey doing it when we were down to 14 though

It's the winning that counts though and we stuck at it. I must admit I was very nervous throughout, I hate it when we're tagged favourites.

Another question, going back to the Ireland game, why didn't they play the Italian national anthem in full? Is it because Ireland have got two anthems to sing?

Ozzy3213 wrote:Strange feeling after that game. Gutted to lose, but pleased that we showed we can play a bit as well. There are issues in some jerseys, but I hope that Lancaster gets the job full time, as I think he could address them and take us on to another level.

+1

Its a young side and with more experience, will only get better together. Dont fancy Twickers on Paddys Day now tbh. Lancaster has them playing for him. They seem to believe in him.

Madigan misses his 1st kick for Leinster. Great to see him attempt them now. Need a win here and it would make the run-in so much easier. And help the HC squad to rest a bit more.

Yes, it's a tag that doesn't sit favourably with me either, and I'm sick of the GS talk. Bread of Seven had the right attitude when he was asked about it

I've had to switch off the BBC rugby forum. Got fed up of Inversnail banging on about Farrell being the next Johnny. That poor boy has got some big expectations to meet if the English media are all like that. He's very good, but give him some credit. He's only 20.

Mrs Penfro wrote:Another question, going back to the Ireland game, why didn't they play the Italian national anthem in full? Is it because Ireland have got two anthems to sing?

Probably.

Im trying to work out Scots Gaeiic here. Close to Irish, but subtle differs.

Can someone explain something to me, I thought the ref was still playing advantage to England in the last play?? Should he not have gone back.for the penalty??

hughie1986 wrote:Can someone explain something to me, I thought the ref was still playing advantage to England in the last play?? Should he not have gone back.for the penalty??

Time was up Hugs. The ref asked that question to the TMO. England would have had another 5 metre scrum.

Glas

Cheers bud, congrats to yourself and the rest of the Welsh contingent. your boys did not play their best today, but still won, which is the mark of a very good side.

I'd love to see Scotland somehow kick on, and next seasons 6 nations be a real tear up between the Lions sides as an audition for the summer tour to Australia.

Madigan looks like a skinny Sean Cronin

Cari wrote:Yes, it's a tag that doesn't sit favourably with me either, and I'm sick of the GS talk. Bread of Seven had the right attitude when he was asked about it

I've had to switch off the BBC rugby forum. Got fed up of Inversnail banging on about Farrell being the next Johnny. That poor boy has got some big expectations to meet if the English media are all like that. He's very good, but give him some credit. He's only 20.

It's because Jonny's retired, Inverdull can't help himself!

I agree with Sam's attitude, he's really growing into a very good captain.

Glas just call them the English Regs you will have forgotten someone. PJ for instance. And Chef prefers the Frogs anyway.

Tough call at the end but savour the win anyway. Great break for your try.

Ahh George North and the Triple Crown on S4C now, bless

Yer man Nacewa's a genius hi! there must be some loophole to get him Irish qualified?!

Hey do they serve food in here??

Rava wrote:Glas just call them the English Regs you will have forgotten someone. PJ for instance. And Chef prefers the Frogs anyway.

Tough call at the end but savour the win anyway. Great break for your try.

I was torn between that and the personal touch, should have put in a catch all

It was a massive call, one I wouldn't like to be on the other side of. Another game that we could just as easily have lost. Priestland has been worked out. We were better without him.

Poor night in Gleasgae. Not great fair and first points to the home team after 30 minutes

Have to say George North is the best winger in these Isles at the minute.

Who would you have in at 10 then Glas?

You been practicing your Ulster-scots Rava? ....

Glas,

Thank you

Congrats to all our Welsh regs I had Wales by 5 on SG so I wasn't too far off!

Mrs Penfro - Stevo, Hook, Biggar, Tovey in that order. (please don't hit me)

Lee Dickson is a little Poopie isn't he? Prefect attitude for a scrum half

Swanny, you were fab today. For a team in transition you had the upper hand for three quarters of that game.

roddersm wrote:You been practicing your Ulster-scots Rava? ....

Brought up on it mate.

By the way I had England by two on SG. *hangs head in shame*

Glas, you're ok, you had Stevo first I know you don't like Priestland but when he plays well, he does get things moving.

I'm glad I wasn't the only Welsh person who didn't think Wales could win today. I hate it when we're favourites.

Rava wrote:

roddersm wrote:You been practicing your Ulster-scots Rava? ....

Brought up on it mate.

Fair play tae ye sur! Hope things are well in Bellymoney!

Right, I'm not going down that particular alley.

Three S's and then I'm taking Cinderella to the Ball. See you about

Jeebus come on Leinster for feic sake do your auld northern brethren a favour here!

Gla 10-0 Lein

Well deserved too. Isa off for 10 as well. Need to get into this one.

Thats more like it Leinster.

Try for VDM. Bout time. 10-7.

Is that dom ryan at 6? Great defence of the scrum.

Well done to Wales and England both. I was very pleased with Ireland but unless:

1) Kidney plays Ryan next week
2) We turn in a top class performance against France

I won't really be happy

Yah Ryan is 6. Just back. He is a bit of animal. Loves his big hits. Great to see Conway back now too. Better player than Carr. And as fast.

Need this Isa.

10-10.

10-10 in Glasgae

Btw the man of the match was Eoin Reddan for me

Isa messes up and makes up for it. So fast.

Hoi Stag. For me it was Kearney or 1F.

Warriors putting on the pressure

Great scrum Glasgow. Few metres out too. 74 mins. Could do with some inspiration here.

We would have done far worse had we kept Murray on. Reddan completely focused our attack and we did much better once he came on. Ferris OConnell and Kearney were excellent.

Right crisis averted found a sainsburys spinach and ricotta pizza in the fridge...can now give my attention to the match......

Come on Leinster!

In fairness, Glasgow have been the better team here. So strong at home. And they seem to want it more. Our long unbeaten run could end here. I think its 12 or something.

One last go in their 22. Can we do it, as per, in the last minute?

Great steal by Glasgow. Thats it 10-10. Still unbeaten. Fair result. Shoite game. In miserable conditions. Sun shone and a clear day over the whole of Europe and it rains in Glasgow.

flip disaster for Ulster....good ole Leinster let Irish rugby down after all the other sides won!

Taxi for the HEC champions!.......

Amazingly, thats Glasgows fourth draw of the season.

They go ahead of Ulster into fourth by dint of those two points. Race for the playoffs heating up.

red_stag wrote:We would have done far worse had we kept Murray on. Reddan completely focused our attack and we did much better once he came on. Ferris OConnell and Kearney were excellent.

All true. Do you think Reddan, POM and Ryan will start next week? It will really show if Deccie is changing. I was happy with him today actually. He used his bench well. For once.

Bringing ROG on (for his record) and leaving Sexton with Reddan was a great call. Darcy played well also.

Lets give the man some credit when its due.

roddersm wrote:flip disaster for Ulster....good ole Leinster let Irish rugby down after all the other sides won!

Taxi for the HEC champions!.......

Ye man, we let ye down sorry ...

I see Connacht beat Edinburgh. Delighted. Elwood and Bradley smiling after the game.

Team I would pick v France:

Healy Best Ross
Ryan OConnell
Ferris Heaslip OMahony
Reddan OGara
Sexton Earls
Zebo Kearney Bowe

Cronin Court OCallaghan OBrien Murray McFadden Trimble

Sexton to take all kicks

Gibbo he brought on Rog as Darcy picked up a knock. He was assisted leaving the pitch

Totally agree with the choice of pack. Don't see the need for changes to the back three after today- would like to see Zebo make his debut in an easier game. Sexton with ROG could be interesting.