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

Gibson wrote:
My bet, is that ASM will "Out Leinster" us next year. The hurt is in place.

You could be "Out Leinstered" a bit sooner than that Gibbo old chap....if you a catch my drift......

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Touche Rodders. You get the Ulster biscuit bud.
One of the very few teams in Europe - who could.

It makes the Final all the more righteous.

Dyin to meet you for pints mo chara. Im so like me Norn Iron lover - Rav. Only much purdier. Its an Ulster v Leinster thang.

I would have loved to play ASM, because I would have seen us as favourites with a full strength team. The difference is mental. We believed we could beat them twice in the groups and had no fear- okay, we lost away but we did well against them. It would have been 50/50.

I think we put Leinster up on a pedestal. I think we buy into their hype. Ultimately they are a great, great team like ASM and deserve respect for the quality of rugby they play and what they have achieved. But they are still beatable- not if Ulster are beaten in their minds before they go out there. I think our tight five has the edge on them if we are at full strength and then we'll see... just need to get the mental side of things right. We didn't against Edinburgh. Occasion got to us and we under-performed.

Only messing Gibson...... ...... hopefully catch you at the season finally of the Ruan Pienaar show...or as Sky sports call it, the HEC.....

Notch wrote:I would have loved to play ASM, because I would have seen us as favourites with a full strength team. The difference is mental. We believed we could beat them twice in the groups and had no fear- okay, we lost away but we did well against them. It would have been 50/50.

I think we put Leinster up on a pedestal. I think we buy into their hype. Ultimately they are a great, great team like ASM and deserve respect for the quality of rugby they play and what they have achieved. But they are still beatable- not if Ulster are beaten in their minds before they go out there. I think our tight five has the edge on them if we are at full strength and then we'll see... just need to get the mental side of things right. We didn't against Edinburgh. Occasion got to us and we under-performed.

Your dusillusional notch, Leinster have the measure of ulster in every aspect of the game

Notch wrote:I would have loved to play ASM, because I would have seen us as favourites with a full strength team. The difference is mental. We believed we could beat them twice in the groups and had no fear- okay, we lost away but we did well against them. It would have been 50/50.

I think we put Leinster up on a pedestal. I think we buy into their hype. Ultimately they are a great, great team like ASM and deserve respect for the quality of rugby they play and what they have achieved. But they are still beatable- not if Ulster are beaten in their minds before they go out there. I think our tight five has the edge on them if we are at full strength and then we'll see... just need to get the mental side of things right. We didn't against Edinburgh. Occasion got to us and we under-performed.

He's got it ya know. Its that simple.

Leinster by 20. ASM just woke up a Slumbering Giant.

3 more weeks of this sheet, eh regs?

Sorry.

No I'm not. Not a bit of it.

Me neither.

Its going to be great Notch. Lets stop phhoking around here. This Final will be tight. By design. The joint passion, brought by both sets of fans, will be a showcase for far more than the HC. No one has mentioned this yet. But, these two teams, are replicating one of the oldest club games on the Planet. In the HC Final. Just add History and mash it tall up mon. Its fantastic. Its far bigger than rugby. This occasion could even emulate a certain rugby game versus England. The one played at Croker? The silence for God Save the Queen (in Croke Park roysh?) - was quieter than quiet. It was unbeliveable. I cried that day. A day we grew up a lot. We are all Irish. We just have some past (pre-conceived) differences, that will hopefully evaporate even more, on a sunny day in London.



I just know Rav and I will cry before the Final kicks off. I know that already. We lived through it. Grew through it. And grew out of it.

And its all being celebrated at "HQ" too.

Lets just all enjoy the build-up.

Leinster by 25. Madigan came on, mid-dream.

Dream on pal, dream on!

Gibson

Oh Gibbo, I know we will cry. Before, during and after most likely

You'll all be emotionally worn out before you even get to Twickenham

Ulster should turn the clock back and wear red shirts, like in '99.

Hound_of_Harrow wrote:Sorry, kiwi - I had to work like stink for a bit there ahead of (yet another) trip to Ex tomorrow.
The scoot back homewards on the tube.

The London regs should meet up for a summer pub crawl. Either Marylebone or Tower Bridge to Borough Market (and maybe on towards Waterloo).

Wouldn't fancy doing it in the sort of weather we've been having recently.

I'm up for that. Could bring the teulu bach up to the smoke for a 'city-break'. As long as Miss G doesnt take it too literal like.

Good evening rugby folk, congrats to the Irish for having two teams in the HC final, perhaps you should organise that Kidney comes to watch the game.

He might learn something.

Evening pub Hope everyone is well.

Belated congrats to Ulster and Leinster

Busy, busy few days and I'm shattered! I'm just gonna take my and slump in one of the comfy chairs. If I'm still there at 8.00 am tomorrow will someone please chuck me out the door. Thanks.

And a summer pub crawl sounds grand, you could twist my arm

Aw, Gibbo man, it's going to be special. So, so special.

Maybe so Hound! But I think Humphreys Snr. has banned mention of 1999. Stop harking back to old glories and go and create some new ones is the message from Ulsters Head Honcho to his coaches and players.

It is going to be a very emotional day, if Ulster win especially. My first season as a season ticket holder was 2007/2008. Ulster were bottom of the league for almost the entire season, we only just pipped Connacht to 9th place and Heineken Cup rugby... there were reports of fights between certain players, disruptive influences in the dressing room, the coaching was all over the place, discipline was non-existent. Rory Best, Paddy Wallace and Stephen Ferris all had bigger money offers from other clubs; Biarritz wanted Best, Montpellier wanted Wallace- the French clubs would have asset stripped us as thoroughly as they have done some of the Welsh teams and it would have been a long, long way back. The only reason for those guys to stay is that Ulster Rugby means so, so much to them.

So if I see those guys who rolled up their sleeves in the darkest of times and just got on with bringing us back up to where we are today celebrating a Heineken Cup win... man, I don't think I'm going to be able to keep it together. Tears will be shed, dances will be danced, hugs will be exchanged- and thats just the fans.

Just hope the players can put the emotion of the occasion aside until the final whistle blows.

Gibson wrote:Its going to be great Notch. Lets stop phhoking around here. This Final will be tight. By design. The joint passion, brought by both sets of fans, will be a showcase for far more than the HC. No one has mentioned this yet. But, these two teams, are replicating one of the oldest club games on the Planet. In the HC Final. Just add History and mash it tall up mon. Its fantastic. Its far bigger than rugby. This occasion could even emulate a certain rugby game versus England. The one played at Croker? The silence for God Save the Queen (in Croke Park roysh?) - was quieter than quiet. It was unbeliveable. I cried that day. A day we grew up a lot. We are all Irish. We just have some past (pre-conceived) differences, that will hopefully evaporate even more, on a sunny day in London.



I just know Rav and I will cry before the Final kicks off. I know that already. We lived through it. And grew out of it. Grew through it.

And all in "HQ" too.

Lets just all enjoy the build-up.

Leinster by 25. Madigan came on, mid-dream.

I don't know about then, he's got me going now

I could have sworn I've just seen Martin Bayfield on Crimewatch!! Presenting I mean...

biltongbek wrote:Good evening rugby folk, congrats to the Irish for having two teams in the HC final, perhaps you should organise that Kidney comes to watch the game.

He might learn something.

Now I see why his avatar was a bullseye. Boom! On the money!

Notch wrote:The only reason for those guys to stay is that Ulster Rugby means so, so much to them.

So if I see those guys who rolled up their sleeves in the darkest of times and just got on with bringing us back up to where we are today celebrating a Heineken Cup win... man, I don't think I'm going to be able to keep it together. Tears will be shed, dances will be danced, hugs will be exchanged- and thats just the fans.

Do me a favour Leinster. Send yer kids to Dave Parade on Saturday and I'll support ye on the Heino final day. I'm undefeated watching Leinster in stadiums roysh. Ye can't sniff at that stat (beat Cardiff, beat Dragons and beat Northampton)

Thanks in advance

De Rev xx

Still no indication as to whether I'm involved tomorrow, but I've enjoyed the buildup and training again immensely. Getting near the fittest I've ever been. Loves it.

Risca Rev wrote:Do me a favour Leinster. Send yer kids to Dave Parade on Saturday and I'll support ye on the Heino final day. I'm undefeated watching Leinster in stadiums roysh. Ye can't sniff at that stat (beat Cardiff, beat Dragons and beat Northampton)

Thanks in advance

De Rev xx

Still no indication as to whether I'm involved tomorrow, but I've enjoyed the buildup and training again immensely. Getting near the fittest I've ever been. Loves it.

I hope you are playing and get yer oirse whipped ya big ....

Hound_of_Harrow wrote:Enjoy Munsty. After lunch, check out Fibber Magees - any cab driver should know it. Many a good hoot has been had in that place.

Going on Thursday eve. Planning on going up the Burgh Khalifa for drinks tomorrow night.

Glas a du wrote:

Hound_of_Harrow wrote:Sorry, kiwi - I had to work like stink for a bit there ahead of (yet another) trip to Ex tomorrow.
The scoot back homewards on the tube.

The London regs should meet up for a summer pub crawl. Either Marylebone or Tower Bridge to Borough Market (and maybe on towards Waterloo).

Wouldn't fancy doing it in the sort of weather we've been having recently.

I'm up for that. Could bring the teulu bach up to the smoke for a 'city-break'. As long as Miss G doesnt take it too literal like.

Count me in for that as well, just keep me posted on dates as i may have to take a day off for it.

Glas/swanny - a summer pub crawl doesn't have to be in London. So long as its not in Brum!

There will be plenty heading over to France in August, sadly I won't be able to make that. Too many on my team take their hols with the kids then, and I'm needed at work.

Welsh beer fest on 8th June is booked though.


Very impressed last year

It's a ruse Rav. Shhhhhhhhh I'll be neutral as neutral can be.

Munsty, I have a bit of a major fascination with the Burj. I was amazed by it when I went, but didn't go up it. I want to watch the new Mission Impossible just to see him climbing on it. Stunning building. I know that's quite nerdy, but it really is amazing. Hope you have a blast.

Its all lovely. And all. But as yer online Leinster Attorney, Id strongly advise ye to psychologically prepare to lose and just enjoy the day out in London. Do some shopping an tings. To take yer mind off it and wander round Hyde Park. And stuff.

Limerick? Dublin? Then London? Ye goys must be getting vertigo at this stage. Id hate to steal that misguided thunder. T'would be crass to do so.

Rava wrote:

Risca Rev wrote:Do me a favour Leinster. Send yer kids to Dave Parade on Saturday and I'll support ye on the Heino final day. I'm undefeated watching Leinster in stadiums roysh. Ye can't sniff at that stat (beat Cardiff, beat Dragons and beat Northampton)

Thanks in advance

De Rev xx

Still no indication as to whether I'm involved tomorrow, but I've enjoyed the buildup and training again immensely. Getting near the fittest I've ever been. Loves it.

I hope you are playing and get yer oirse whipped ya big ....

Id like to be nice about this an all Rev. But. Cos I love you and owe you the Truth. I cant. Our babies will shaag your men.

Our babies, are miles ahead in the PRO12.

Hound, of anybody can call a pub crawl it's you. By the 8th June this blasted audit will be over and I may be looking for a release.

Chester is a cracking little town for a blow out. I've even had a blast in Stratford. My mate knows a good place in Evesham, and there's always Brizzle.

Harrogate in July, Carlisle, Worcester.

Anyhow, Jools Holland live on. Excellent program.

Glas a du wrote:Hound, of anybody can call a pub crawl it's you. By the 8th June this blasted audit will be over and I may be looking for a release.

Chester is a cracking little town for a blow out. I've even had a blast in Stratford. My mate knows a good place in Evesham, and there's always Brizzle.

One of the nicest cities I have visited. Munsty took me to a lovely ale house last year.

Hound, I agree with Glas, your pub knowledge is without equal. You live in London yet you know about the Cat and Fiddle!

I'd be happy to have a trip to the big smoke. Though I have just worked out that there are 8 pubs within 5 minutes walk of my house! A classic case of ignoring what's on your doorstep, with a couple of exceptions! They're not all great though

And Chester is utterly lovely, great place!

Did a year there in Law School. Something for everyone, from historic character pubs to trashy nightclubs. Ace. I was courting a girl from n from no, from the top bit of Wales at the time and didn't spend half enough time in Chester.

Good grief, gratuitous swim suit shot on BBC Wales nature program trailer. Whatever next! Strapping lass and all. She could carry two buckets of milk and open the gate with her knee.

That's talent Glas.

Swanny what you might lack in pubs you make up for in Indian Restaurants

Gibson wrote:

Rava wrote:

Risca Rev wrote:Do me a favour Leinster. Send yer kids to Dave Parade on Saturday and I'll support ye on the Heino final day. I'm undefeated watching Leinster in stadiums roysh. Ye can't sniff at that stat (beat Cardiff, beat Dragons and beat Northampton)

Thanks in advance

De Rev xx

Still no indication as to whether I'm involved tomorrow, but I've enjoyed the buildup and training again immensely. Getting near the fittest I've ever been. Loves it.

I hope you are playing and get yer oirse whipped ya big ....

Id like to be nice about this an all Rev. But. Cos I love you and owe you the Truth. I cant. Our babies will shaag your men.

Our babies, are miles ahead in the PRO12.

After witnessing Leinster B/C robbing us last year at RP, I don't expect to win.

I am already annoyed about the match anyway, as Darren Edwards has cast aside Tovey and Martyn Thomas again. They should be given a chance to play their last games at home I think. Others are.

I just lifted this from the Heineken Cup article. Pot Hale has suggested that the pools should be by country and this is the Irish one: -

Pool 1
Leinster
Ulster
Connacht
Munster

Do my eyes deceive me or are Connacht listed as the third best team in
Ireland

Could happen soon actually. Give them regular HC rugby and they will grow

Evening, amigos. Well, what lovely day here in deepest Perthsire. Mowed the lawn in shirt sleeves, even considered changing into shorts!!

Thanks for all your input, seems my bro has managed to get a ticket for the final. What is the score with the pre and post match meets? 'cause, if numbers allow, I will be mob handed with my bro and his mates - makes 6 of us altogether. Afraid Bert's mates are Ulstermen - sorry, Hugh. (heh,heh - not really)

Risca Rev wrote:Do me a favour Leinster. Send yer kids to Dave Parade on Saturday and I'll support ye on the Heino final day. I'm undefeated watching Leinster in stadiums roysh. Ye can't sniff at that stat (beat Cardiff, beat Dragons and beat Northampton)

Thanks in advance

De Rev xx

Still no indication as to whether I'm involved tomorrow, but I've enjoyed the buildup and training again immensely. Getting near the fittest I've ever been. Loves it.

You big fat Afghani liar ya! You and Munsty were dissin me (Leinstuuur, Leinstuuur, Leinstuuur- you basterds) at the CCS when we shafted the Blues. As ya do - every time we meet them.

Rava wrote:I just lifted this from the Heineken Cup article. Pot Hale has suggested that the pools should be by country and this is the Irish one: -

Pool 1
Leinster
Ulster
Connacht
Munster

Do my eyes deceive me or are Connacht listed as the third best team in
Ireland

Could happen soon actually. Give them regular HC rugby and they will grow

God forbid we get to play sides from different rugby cultures and mingle with fans of different nationalities!

Glas, from memory Evesham had two decent pubs. The Trumpet, err and the name of the other one escapes my memory!!

Chester is a place I've never been to, but would very much like to see. Maybe some time this year.

Munsty, if 'Declan and friends' (well, him and his mate) are playing Fibbers on Thursday then you'll enjoy it. A rollicking evening right enough . Keep your eye on the filmed backdrop - hilarious. Gawd, I wish Ireland still fielded a 7s team. The fans added so much to to the craic in Dubai back in 03 & 04.

You could also check out The Irish Village on the other side of Dubai creek. I love the work that went into that bar, with the carved wood, stained glass and all. It's a bit quieter these days, with the expansion of the city along the coast, but I love the place. The Irish stew is pretty damn good too.

You can only go about 2/3 up the Burj I think. I've walked up higher mountains in Wales with much better views at the top

Whatever you do, enjoy!

Notch wrote:

Rava wrote:I just lifted this from the Heineken Cup article. Pot Hale has suggested that the pools should be by country and this is the Irish one: -

Pool 1
Leinster
Ulster
Connacht
Munster

Do my eyes deceive me or are Connacht listed as the third best team in
Ireland

Could happen soon actually. Give them regular HC rugby and they will grow

God forbid we get to play sides from different rugby cultures and mingle with fans of different nationalities!

4th best team in Ireland?

Did they get promotion last year, or did I miss something?

Hound_of_Harrow wrote:

You can only go about 2/3 up the Burj I think. I've walked up higher mountains in Wales with much better views at the top

Whatever you do, enjoy!

I'll bet there was a pub up there as well

Morning all

Hope all is well this morning, just had to wake swanny and send her on her way, she was curled up in the corner with a copy of Loaded a jug of creme de mont and three marmite sambos


Coffee and tea is brewing and I've just slaughtered the pig so Bacon will be on its way soon

Morning all

Morning, goeie more, kunjane, sawubona, dumelang, ciao, guten morgen

perthshirepuma wrote:Evening, amigos. Well, what lovely day here in deepest Perthsire. Mowed the lawn in shirt sleeves, even considered changing into shorts!!

Thanks for all your input, seems my bro has managed to get a ticket for the final. What is the score with the pre and post match meets? 'cause, if numbers allow, I will be mob handed with my bro and his mates - makes 6 of us altogether. Afraid Bert's mates are Ulstermen - sorry, Hugh. (heh,heh - not really)

Puma, I think that it would be fine for your bro to come with you beforehand (private room) and for his mates to attend afterwards (open venue), but that's just my own personal view and I'll happily go with the general opinion.

Morning all, usual for me pls: &

Not the best start to the day for me - two for two on blue screens of death on PCs that I've tried to log into - thank god for my macbook!

Not that we've finished this year yet, but some dates for the diary:

HEINEKEN CUP AND AMLIN CHALLENGE CUP KEY DATES 2012/13

Round 1 – 11/12/13/14 October 2012
Round 2 – 18/19/20/21 October 2012
Round 3 – 6/7/8/9 December 2012
Round 4 – 13/14/15/16 December 2012
Round 5 – 10/11/12/13 January 2013
Round 6 – 17/18/19/20 January 2013

Quarter-finals – 4/5/6/7 April 2013
Semi-finals – 26/27/28 April 2013
Finals – 17/18/19 May 2013

blue screens of death

Is that the Scotch version of being black balled?

Nice night last night, even got a fire going. Looks a decent day so far. The birds sound relieved.

They're certainly chirpier this morning than they have been, Glas!

Bore da pawb / good morning all, I'll have a please, with a splash of Noilly Prat.