The Dew Drop Inn Virtual Rugby Pub, Belfast

by Guest Wed Apr 18, 2012 9:44 am

First topic message reminder :

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 pub has ventured to Belfast, as Red Stag is still struggling to come to terms with Munsters QF loss to Ulster Wink

The only rule in this pub is one of mutual respect for everyone in it, oh and no defacing the pictures of Brian McLaughlin, John Hart, Duncan Bell, Michael Lynagh, Mick O'Driscoll, Deiniol Jones and Shane Williams.

Get well "Noddy" Lynagh - our thoughts are with you. Hug

Old Pub: https://www.606v2.com/t27620-the-dew-drop-inn-virtual-beach-leileifiafiafale-samoa

by Suspicious lurker Sat Apr 21, 2012 9:31 am

Morning breaker, how's things your side??

Kiwi you headed to LS today??

by **Pal Joey** Sat Apr 21, 2012 9:32 am

Morning dreamer,

Faint o'r gloch yr ydych yn mynd i'r siop trin gwallt?

Very Happy

...Did that work properly?

by **Pal Joey** Sat Apr 21, 2012 9:34 am

Fine thanks, hoogs.
Good day been had and just settling in to watch the footy.

by AsLongAsBut100ofUs Sat Apr 21, 2012 9:36 am

Morning all, slightly fuzzy headed this morning, but all in a good cause - felt obliged to sample the 4 cask strength Whisky

that I got in for Heino final weekend and the Auld fellas coming to stay. Think I'll be having a bacon and fried egg sambo this morning, lashings of brown sauce - num, num

by AsLongAsBut100ofUs Sat Apr 21, 2012 9:37 am

Good result for your lads, breaker - any connection to the regiment?

Don't think KRD is joining us this arvo, Hoog, think he's got the Quins press pass

by AsLongAsBut100ofUs Sat Apr 21, 2012 9:37 am

Dreamer, how's the job search going?

by Pete C (Kiwireddevil) Sat Apr 21, 2012 9:39 am

Hoog wrote:Morning breaker, how's things your side??

Kiwi you headed to LS today??

I'm going to pop into the Triple Crown for a pint a 1, press pass at Harlequins so I need to be at the Stoop before 2.30

I have a job interview Thursday, have a nice 15 minute response-to-brief presentation to wrtie for it tomorrow

by AsLongAsBut100ofUs Sat Apr 21, 2012 9:44 am

Oh aye, Pete, we can practice in the TC!

by **Pal Joey** Sat Apr 21, 2012 9:46 am

AsLongAsBut100ofUs wrote:Good result for your lads, breaker - any connection to the regiment?

Yes As, there's a very strong Scottish connection on the north shore of Sydney - they took their name after the Regiment.

Gordon Highlanders

by Suspicious lurker Sat Apr 21, 2012 9:53 am

Asbo, BBC 1 @ 11:30 Wink

by Hound_of_Harrow Sat Apr 21, 2012 10:07 am

Linebreaker wrote:Morning Hoog!

Get this into ya - .... we need an icon for thick toast don't we?

Crusaders slaughtering the Canes... 32 zip after 35 mins. I knew I should have tipped them by more than a measly 10 points. Too late now.

Watched my local team the Gordon Highlanders (or Stags) defeat the mighty galloping greens of Randwick 29-22 this afternoon. Maybe they will have a good year in 2012.

It was an OK game, pitch heavy after all the rain... a few good tries from both sides but also some pi55 weak defensive lapses and a few too many errors. The Randwick captain took it on the chin after the match saying they were slow to react, etc and also mentioned the difficulties of communicating in Spanish with the Noriega bros from Argentina.

Morning. Randwick are the most famous Aussie club linebreaker, no? They play in The Shute Shield I think; is that just for Sydney clubs or does it cover all of NSW?

Anyway, shame you can't make the Heino final Hug

It really has grown into some occasion in such a relatively short space of time.

Kiwi - you have our spare now bud. See you at the TC in about three hours.
thumbsup

by Guest Sat Apr 21, 2012 10:10 am

Breaker- ie that worked! Am at the hairdressers now Smile

Asbo- job search going ok, a few of the closing dates coming up, then tis the waiting game to see if I get an interview

by **Pal Joey** Sat Apr 21, 2012 10:19 am

G'day Hound,

Randwick are the most successful club in Sydney... many Wallabies have played for them. They only have 1 point so far after 3 games this season but rest assured once the Super XV and Internationals finish here towards the end of winter... they go back to the club and usually help them finish pretty strongly.

Shame about not being able to come over for the Heino Final... Sad

Even as a neutral it would be a marvellous occasion to experience.
Also, catching up with you guys would be a bottomless barrel of laughs I'm sure.
An all-Ireland final would be grand.... fingers crossed! (although ASM will be an obstacle for Leinster and even Ed might surprise) Very Happy

Yes, the Shute Shield is the Sydney Suburban Rugby comp.

by Thomond Sat Apr 21, 2012 12:09 pm

An hour and forty minutes to kick off in the biggest game of the weekend, Highfield U-17s for Clonakilty U-17s for the Cork league final! Highfield missing two Munster players so it should be a cracker.

by Luckless Pedestrian Sat Apr 21, 2012 12:44 pm

Prynhawn da / good afternoon all, hope we're well.

Dreamer, I had a haircut this morning, but I wouldn't class it as pampering. Number 3 all over, here's your fiver, see you next time. Smile

by Rava Sat Apr 21, 2012 1:01 pm

Sorry Thom.
Biggest game of the weekend is over. My Grandsons team won their year (yr4) at Ballymena's Mini Rugby Tournament this morning. Delighted for him. This was his first year playing rugby.

by MrsP Sat Apr 21, 2012 1:02 pm

Well done Grandmini Rava!

clap

Did you "liberate" the left over cheese last night?

by Hound_of_Harrow Sat Apr 21, 2012 1:16 pm

Well done mini Rava
clap

Krd has rocked up here in Richmond en route to The Stoop.

by MrsP Sat Apr 21, 2012 1:19 pm

Hound,

Apparently Mr and master P were surrounded by Wasps fans at Ravenhill last night!

Some club on tour. ? Northolt?

by PenfroPete Sat Apr 21, 2012 1:19 pm

Loving everyone's 'biggest' games

. Mine is in 1hr 15 mins, our last league game this season

GLYNCOCH (Played 17 Won 17, 13 TBP and in the SWALEC Plate Final at the Millennium Stadium on 7th May)
v
CARDIFF SARACENS (Played 21, Won 12, Drawn 1, 3 TBP, 3 LB, Semi-Finalist in the Mallet Cup)

by Rava Sat Apr 21, 2012 1:21 pm

Obvious cutbacks Mrs. P. re. the cheese. Barely enough to go around. Crying or Very sad

by MrsP Sat Apr 21, 2012 1:22 pm

That's bad news alright Rava!

Maybe they are having to cut back on the cheese to afford some big new back Rower????

by **Notch** Sat Apr 21, 2012 1:23 pm

MrsP, Stag told me he was stood next to some Biarritz fans at the quarter-final in Thomond- absolutely love it when random rugby fans turn up to other teams games in their regalia!

by MrsP Sat Apr 21, 2012 1:27 pm

Indeed Notch.

Apparently these lads were shouting for Jonny Wilkinson apperently. Bit weird!

They did well to get tickets for sold out matches.

by Rava Sat Apr 21, 2012 1:35 pm

I didn't think Ravenhill looked sold out last night.

by Glas a du Sat Apr 21, 2012 1:41 pm

14.5k in the Library and they pat each other on the back. Not enough. Good atmosphere there apparently. Must have been the Dragons fans!

by MrsP Sat Apr 21, 2012 1:42 pm

Didn't you?

Well when MrP went down yesterday afternoon they had only a couple of scattered seats in the old stand and a few behind the goals at either end left.

Did you see empty seats or did it just seem less busy?

by Guest Sat Apr 21, 2012 1:47 pm

It's more then we could get at Y Parc, Glas. or very close to it anyways Smile

I have lovely shiny hair, twas nice getting it done, distracted me from my nerves anyways.

by Glas a du Sat Apr 21, 2012 2:08 pm

Yes but it was Shane's last game. Moat of them only go there to see him.

by **Pal Joey** Sat Apr 21, 2012 2:31 pm

rugbydreamer wrote:It's more then we could get at Y Parc, Glas. or very close to it anyways

I have lovely shiny hair, twas nice getting it done, distracted me from my nerves anyways.

Sounds Booootiful... Very Happy

Slap!

by Guest Sat Apr 21, 2012 2:36 pm

well yes, there is that.

by Guest Sat Apr 21, 2012 2:37 pm

ha, howya Breaker, you enjoy the footy in the end?

by red_stag Sat Apr 21, 2012 2:39 pm

Dreamer, sounds like Scarlets are VERY up for this Munster game.

Scarlets coach said that although they have found it "impossible" (his words not mine) to beat Munster in recent years that it would be a massive pyschological lift to his team for next year to have thrown that monkey off their backs and it will serve them in Europe and Rabo.

by Guest Sat Apr 21, 2012 2:46 pm

yep yep yep. We should have beaten you twice in the HEC already, tis all in the mind that we aren't. I honestly don't think that as a team, Munster are that much better (if at all) than us, but Munster's desire to win is incredible. They have the mental edge which we need to overcome.

We already got one monkey off our back this season with beating the O's. Munster are next on our list.

by **Pal Joey** Sat Apr 21, 2012 2:47 pm

Which footy dreamer? The Waratahs? Blydi frustrating after that fine start.

I switched over and watched some of the U20 State of Origin (NSW 18 - Qld 14) and a bit of the Hawks-Eagles AFL.

Trying to stay up for the other games (Pro12, SXV) but starting to flake out. Wink

by red_stag Sat Apr 21, 2012 2:48 pm

rugbydreamer wrote:yep yep yep. We should have beaten you twice in the HEC already, tis all in the mind that we aren't. I honestly don't think that as a team, Munster are that much better (if at all) than us, but Munster's desire to win is incredible. They have the mental edge which we need to overcome.

We already got one monkey off our back this season with beating the O's. Munster are next on our list.

I'd agree with that 100%

by **Pal Joey** Sat Apr 21, 2012 2:52 pm

Are Munster really, really up for this one Stag? They travel well don't they?
Munster by how many would you say?

by Guest Sat Apr 21, 2012 2:52 pm

all and any footy, Breaker Smile

Staying up for the Pro12?? but blimey it must already be really late with you, no?

by Rava Sat Apr 21, 2012 2:53 pm

rugbydreamer wrote:yep yep yep. We should have beaten you twice in the HEC already, tis all in the mind that we aren't. I honestly don't think that as a team, Munster are that much better (if at all) than us, but Munster's desire to win is incredible. They have the mental edge which we need to overcome.

We already got one monkey off our back this season with beating the O's. Munster are next on our list.

Go for it girl. - thumbsup

by Guest Sat Apr 21, 2012 2:53 pm

Linebreaker wrote:Are Munster really, really up for this one Stag? They travel well don't they?
Scarlets by how many would you say?

Fixed that for you. No charge Smile

by Guest Sat Apr 21, 2012 2:57 pm

Rava wrote:
rugbydreamer wrote:yep yep yep. We should have beaten you twice in the HEC already, tis all in the mind that we aren't. I honestly don't think that as a team, Munster are that much better (if at all) than us, but Munster's desire to win is incredible. They have the mental edge which we need to overcome.

We already got one monkey off our back this season with beating the O's. Munster are next on our list.

Go for it girl. -

Aye. Am fed up of us being the "nearly" team.

by **Pal Joey** Sat Apr 21, 2012 2:59 pm

ha ha. You know, if it wasn't for Glas..... Whistle

You're usually spot on with your tips dreamer. I'd willingly drop further down the SG table to see you win.... again.

Yes, just about to tick over to Sunday here. Erm

(I watched the Arsenal-Chelsea match.... but Wigan v Fulham might be stretching things...)

by Rava Sat Apr 21, 2012 3:01 pm

Linebreaker wrote:ha ha. You know, if it wasn't for Glas.....

You're usually spot on with your tips dreamer. I'd willingly drop further down the SG table to see you win.... again.

Yes, just about to tick over to Sunday here.

(I watched the Arsenal-Chelsea match.... but Wigan v Fulham might be stretching things...)

Could be a good game Breaker. Wigan have run into a bit of form.

by **Pal Joey** Sat Apr 21, 2012 3:04 pm

Yeah, Rava... I'm just looking at the other options on the red button.

Lovely story about mini-mini-Rava today. Smile

by red_stag Sat Apr 21, 2012 3:06 pm

Linebreaker wrote:Are Munster really, really up for this one Stag? They travel well don't they?
Munster by how many would you say?

Breaker, I don't think Munster will win. I think Scarlets will be more motivated and I have a feeling they will win.

It is also a long way from Munsters first team. However that may be a good thing. I would say several of the guys had the stuffing knocked out of their confidence with the Ulster game. Some youngry players could be just what we need.

by Rava Sat Apr 21, 2012 3:10 pm

youngry - Young and Hungry?

by red_stag Sat Apr 21, 2012 3:16 pm

Rava wrote:youngry - Young and Hungry?

Yup one of those words that just fit together nicely like having "bouncebackability"

by Guest Sat Apr 21, 2012 3:18 pm

yeah but it isn't a Scarlets first choice team either. And your 2nd choice team beat us pretty comprehensively last season too.

Think this one is just too close to call.

by Guest Sat Apr 21, 2012 3:25 pm

wow look at this from the Scarlets fbook page!

"We are already over 10,500 tickets for this evening's match."

didn't look anything like that many on the online stadium plan. Hope it's true that we are anywhere near that!

by red_stag Sat Apr 21, 2012 3:28 pm

rugbydreamer wrote:yeah but it isn't a Scarlets first choice team either. And your 2nd choice team beat us pretty comprehensively last season too.

Think this one is just too close to call.

Oh yea I know that I'm just saying to Breaker that Munster in Europe is usually a different animal to the one in Rabo.

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