The Dew Drop Inn Virtual Rugby Pub, Cross Keys

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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 pub has ventured to Cross Keys, as their team is in the British and Irish Cup Final.

The only rule in this pub is one of mutual respect for everyone in it, oh and no defacing the pictures of Richie McCaw, George Smith, Robert Nash,Billy Holland, John Muller, Greg Laidlaw, Aurelien Rougerie, Leo Cullen, Rhys Thomas and Iestyn Thomas.



Old Pub: https://www.606v2.com/t28083p1000-the-dew-drop-inn-virtual-rugby-pub-edinburgh#1168404

He has indeed played well Lucky.

Can't remember seeing him have a bad game to be honest.

He would be a nailed on certainty for the shirt if he was fit.

Getting nervous now.

Huge weekend of rugby ahead. I cannae wait!

rugbydreamer wrote:I'll have to disagree with you on that then Rodders!

If I had a penny every time I heard that one ......

ah man today is absolutely dragging, don't like it when that happens


oh and don't forget your SG picks for the weekend everyone!

Chris Henry out for tomorrow's match. He's a huge loss. Thoroughly pumped for tomorrow!!!

Are you allowed to book test drives even if you have no intention of buying the car? Do they do a background check to see if you're poor?

Henry is a huge loss. Losing his carrying ability would hurt any team



Ulster will still be to strong for Embra though, I'm sure 1f will make up any difference that is lost

hmm, not sure on my picks, changed my mind about 3 times which is not like me on SG. Think my 2nd place spot in the league might be lost. We shall see. I'm just finding both SF's so hard to call!

I don't think Edinburgh will lack for strength, not up front anyway.

I have NEVER been so excited about two games of rugby ever!

The HEC is AWESOME!!!!!!

Why is Humphreys on the bench?

Rodders - do you think it is the same feeling for the players. . . .elephant in the room!!!

Luckless Pedestrian wrote:Are you allowed to book test drives even if you have no intention of buying the car? Do they do a background check to see if you're poor?

1 - YES
2 - No mate. Just turn up looking smart casual.

It sounds like you're speaking from experience, Penfro!

Because he hasn't been as good as Jackson; right now, Jackson is a better player.

Humphreys has managed to play his way out of the team.

That elephant is everywhere stag!

Honestly though I doubt it, I'm sure no player would trade their GS medal for anything....... this is very special too, magic.... provincial rugby just means so much........

Sorry its your turn to miss out stag ....but hey I've had sooo much fun and excitment watching Leinster and Munster in the HEC cup KO stages over the last decade!... almost as good as watching Ireland ,no as good, get yourself on the Leinster/ Ulster bandwagon!

Rodders, I'll probably be there at work. I've had to draw up three different packages: Leinster v Ulster, Leinster v Edinburgh and Ulster v Clermont

I'll enjoy it anyway. I loved the ERC final last year and this season I have seen all 4 provinces play in the Heineken Cup. I was actually half thinking of coming up to Edinburgh game tomorrow just for the buzz but may not.

Notch wrote:Because he hasn't been as good as Jackson; right now, Jackson is a better player.

Humphreys has managed to play his way out of the team.

Im glad to hear it.

Jeebus man don't half think it! Get yourself down there!

I know there are tickets floating around but its a cash situation as well. I possibly could afford it but I'd need to head away pretty quick after match too. May just watch from home and enjoy the final instead.

I have to say I really like watching neutral games in the stadium. You can appreciate things more so than when you want your team to win.

Fair enough sir but if you make there'll be a waiting for you

This will be a great day so its a no brainer, be there or be square!

Be there or be square:

Red Stag =

Never know though. I do have a car now so its possible

You've a spare room in my place too if you want...?

Ah Gowan!

You know you want to really!

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-17865151

Don't lose your ID Gibbo.

Mick I'd have to belt away home straight after.

OK lets weigh this up. I need to be in Limerick til 10.45 and I need to be back by 23.30.

It is doable.

Nothing like peer pressure: DO IT STAG!!

red_stag wrote:Mick I'd have to belt away home straight after.

OK lets weigh this up. I need to be in Limerick til 10.45 and I need to be back by 23.30.

It is doable.

It's definitely doable. You can park at my place and we can head in together if that suits? Or you could park by the ground and I'll meet you there before we hit the pub?

Let me check out tickets. Ive no interest heading up with no ticket.

I see there is talk of Viadana replacing Aironi in the Pro 12.

They play in same stadium FFS.

Its like Cardiff Blues disbanding and being replaced by Cardiff RFC.

For dear sake Stag!

We have to be in Antrim at 1pm (best case scenario) and we are definately going.

Bikkies, Rodders and Rava! I'm relying on you guys to delay the kick off for us if necessary!

That Aironi/Viadana thing is just plain daft!!!

Ah yes but thats a labour of love MrsP.

Im just a fella up for watching a casual game of rugby with no ticket and a slight inclination to watch the game live rather than on telly.

Where did you see that Aironi/Viadana thing Stag ?

"Aironi represent the Italian regions of Lombardy and Emilia Romagna ........ The formation of the team was made possible by the co-operation of eight existing rugby clubs Rugby Viadana 54%, Colorno 15%, Gran Parma Rugby 10%, Rugby Parma 10%, Noceto 5%, Reggio Emilia 2%, Modena 2% and Mantova 2%.[6] Gran Parma, Rugby Viadana and Colorno have merged as a result of the formation of Aironi to form GranDucato Rugby Parma.[7] Rugby Parma and Noceto have merged to form Crociati (Crusaders) Rugby Parma.[8][9] These mergers are essential as the Super 10 division will attract far less sponsorship as the playing talent and public interest will now focus on the Italian teams in the Rabo Direct Pro 12!"

red_stag wrote:
OK lets weigh this up. I need to be in Limerick til 10.45 and I need to be back by 23.30.

It is doable.

To the brave nothing is impossible stag........

PENFRO - http://www.rabodirectpro12.com/news/13907.php

"Aironi president Silvano Melegari has made a declaration of interest to the Italian Rugby Federation (FIR) for Viadana to take Aironi's place in the RaboDirect PRO12 next season."

Afternoon all, and we have a nutter in town here. Some guy with a grievance against a company in the building has taken over an office in Tottenham Court Road and has been lobbing computer equipment into the street from the 5th floor.

According to people he has ‘released’ from the building he has a flamethrower and gas canisters; or maybe a can of Lynx and a lighter

The Met Police have actually sent marksmen to the scene, and are treating this as a hostage situation.

Blimey Hound, hope they manage to resolve the situation without someone getting hurt. Nutter sounds about right for that guy though!

STAG - thanks mucker Seems a bit mad that the President of the 'failed' region to declare an interest in Viadana taking their place

Hound_of_Harrow wrote:Afternoon all, and we have a nutter in town here. Some guy with a grievance against a company in the building has taken over an office in Tottenham Court Road and has been lobbing computer equipment into the street from the 5th floor.

According to people he has ‘released’ from the building he has a flamethrower and gas canisters; or maybe a can of Lynx and a lighter

The Met Police have actually sent marksmen to the scene, and are treating this as a hostage situation.

Heard from some colleagues at my last job, they've been sent home.

I believe the youngest would sday that is 'mentalist'
Have you seen this ?? https://www.606v2.com/t28343-wasps-should-be-cheering-clermont-and-edinburgh#1171092

Do you think it would be good for Wasps, or would prefer a season on consolidation (and smashing Spanish and Romanian sides) in the Amlin ?

Kiwireddevil wrote:

Hound_of_Harrow wrote:Afternoon all, and we have a nutter in town here. Some guy with a grievance against a company in the building has taken over an office in Tottenham Court Road and has been lobbing computer equipment into the street from the 5th floor.

According to people he has ‘released’ from the building he has a flamethrower and gas canisters; or maybe a can of Lynx and a lighter

The Met Police have actually sent marksmen to the scene, and are treating this as a hostage situation.

Heard from some colleagues at my last job, they've been sent home.

Update, most of my former colleagues have decamped to the pub 4 doors up Tottenham Court Rd, or in a couple of cases to Spearmint Rhino opposite said pub.

Ah - http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-17869815 he's turned 50, that'll explain it

PenfroPete wrote:Ah - http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-17869815 he's turned 50, that'll explain it

There are armed police in my old office

https://www.facebook.com/#!/photo.php?fbid=10150855828725815&set=a.473902605814.280781.550365814&type=1&theater

Rumour has the guy had a van licence or similar declined

Mickado wrote:

red_stag wrote:Mick I'd have to belt away home straight after.

OK lets weigh this up. I need to be in Limerick til 10.45 and I need to be back by 23.30.

It is doable.

It's definitely doable. You can park at my place and we can head in together if that suits? Or you could park by the ground and I'll meet you there before we hit the pub?

Mick, I still have to speak to Chris about timings for tomorrow but at the minute it will probably be Bellamy's pre-game, so if you are arranging for anyone else to meet then make this the venue.
Notch, will you and your dad make it there as well?

Penfro,

Did you do something similar when you turned 50?

I would ask Gibbo too but it's probably too long ago for him to remember!



Seriously though, hope it all gets resolved with no further trauma.

MrsP - Gibbo would have 'cine film' of it though, no ? We all go a bit mad, but it manifests itself in different ways for different people. I had this insane idea of going to the RWC to watch Wales play

Yes Rav- we'll be parking at my sisters in Rathgar. Let me know if any plans are being hatched!

MrsP wrote:

Penfro,

Did you do something similar when you turned 50?

I would ask Gibbo too but it's probably too long ago for him to remember!

Didn't he start the English civil war on his 50th?!

God, this London situation is mental

I'm sure there's a cave painting somewhere of Gibbo's 18th.