The Dew Drop Inn Virtual Rugby Pub, Cross Keys

by Guest Thu 26 Apr 2012, 2:37 pm

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 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.

Ale

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

by Rava Wed 02 May 2012, 8:44 am

Morning All, coffee

. I'll pass up on the recently slaughtered pig thanks Erm

Maybe try some of Asbo's egg

please.

Decent morning here as well. Might just get some rain later though.

by Luckless Pedestrian Wed 02 May 2012, 8:49 am

Today could be a big day for Welsh rugby:

https://www.606v2.com/t28523-roger-lewis-to-meet-regional-bosses#1180433

by Rava Wed 02 May 2012, 8:50 am

AsLongAsBut100ofUs wrote:
perthshirepuma wrote:
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.

I think that's a sensible approach.

by Mickado Wed 02 May 2012, 9:05 am

Morning folks,

Just to let you know I WON’T be attending the HC final this year. completely hamstrung by having to be in Ireland on the Friday night so travelling Saturday morning is either too expensive or going to take too long. It’s a bit rubbish but I’m sure you’ll all get by without me Wink

by Pete C (Kiwireddevil) Wed 02 May 2012, 9:08 am

Rava wrote:
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

Mountains? in the UK? Ben Nevis is a foothill. Less than half the height of Aoraki Mt Cook.
Wink

Morning all. Good to see some banter between Ulster and Leinster players on Twitter last night, Andrew Trimble vs Sean O'Brien gave me a small grin to ease the pain of the pasting we copped at netball last night. 41-13, - they 'only' had 3 England Indoor reps Sad

by Luckless Pedestrian Wed 02 May 2012, 9:10 am

All that netball must keep you pretty fit, Kiwi. Since I've stopped cycling to work I hardly do any exercise at all.

by Suspicious lurker Wed 02 May 2012, 9:12 am

Mother of god I've spent the morning browsing here and the sentiment towards the Irish provinces is horrific.

I'm far from a key board warrior but some things need to be said.

Stinks of jealously to me. It's only because of your superstars from the sh that you's made it to the finals.

Ireland has 15 NIQ players in the three main provinces. I wager ASM have close to that number in their fricking squad. But no all we do is buy in quality players from the SH. GOD FORBID WE WOULD BUY GOOD PLAYERS, na I know let's go out and spend a load of money on someone shoite.*

Just does my head in sometime mad

*this doesn't actually count for Ulster. As we all know they'd be flocked without their saffers

by Mickado Wed 02 May 2012, 9:17 am

Don't let it wind you up Hughie.

by Rava Wed 02 May 2012, 9:18 am

Mickado wrote:Morning folks,

Just to let you know I WON’T be attending the HC final this year. completely hamstrung by having to be in Ireland on the Friday night so travelling Saturday morning is either too expensive or going to take too long. It’s a bit rubbish but I’m sure you’ll all get by without me

You will be sorely missed Mick.

by **rodders** Wed 02 May 2012, 9:19 am

Hoog wrote:*this doesn't actually count for Ulster. As we all know they'd be flocked without their saffers

what an ignorant comment to make hoog, I'm sick of people highlighting our Saffers all the time..........

....... everyone knows we'd be flocked without our Kiwis too...... Whistle

by Luckless Pedestrian Wed 02 May 2012, 9:20 am

Can I just say good luck to Woy Hodgson as England manager. It's a thankless task managing England as their fans have hugely unrealistic expectations, and he comes across as a good egg. Unfortunately, I get the impression some have got it in for him already just because he's not Harry Redknapp. Newsflash: they could have appointed Jose Mourinho and England still wouldn't win a thing.

by Pete C (Kiwireddevil) Wed 02 May 2012, 9:21 am

Luckless Pedestrian wrote:All that netball must keep you pretty fit, Kiwi. Since I've stopped cycling to work I hardly do any exercise at all.

I wish. I tried to go for a run Saturday afternoon in between rain showers and my ankle tendon started spasming inside 500 yards Sad

. Luckily last night I was playing Goal Keep, so not too much running around (lots of pushing and shoving instead), and I can "lean in" on the other foot.

by Pete C (Kiwireddevil) Wed 02 May 2012, 9:23 am

rodders wrote:
Hoog wrote:*this doesn't actually count for Ulster. As we all know they'd be flocked without their saffers

what an ignorant comment to make hoog, I'm sick of people highlighting our Saffers all the time..........

....... everyone knows we'd be flocked without our Kiwis too......

I just wish the schedules allowed an HEC vs SXV winners match. Though the doom and gloom from NH fans afterwards might make the board a little depressing.

Wink

by Mickado Wed 02 May 2012, 9:25 am

Kiwireddevil wrote:
rodders wrote:
Hoog wrote:*this doesn't actually count for Ulster. As we all know they'd be flocked without their saffers

what an ignorant comment to make hoog, I'm sick of people highlighting our Saffers all the time..........

....... everyone knows we'd be flocked without our Kiwis too......

I just wish the schedules allowed an HEC vs SXV winners match. Though the doom and gloom from NH fans afterwards might make the board a little depressing.

Leinster v Reds?

I'd fancy our chances there.

by **Ozzy3213** Wed 02 May 2012, 9:30 am

Morning all

Any of the regs whop follow league know much about this guy...

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/17911265

by Pete C (Kiwireddevil) Wed 02 May 2012, 9:35 am

Mickado wrote:
Kiwireddevil wrote:
rodders wrote:
Hoog wrote:*this doesn't actually count for Ulster. As we all know they'd be flocked without their saffers

what an ignorant comment to make hoog, I'm sick of people highlighting our Saffers all the time..........

....... everyone knows we'd be flocked without our Kiwis too......

I just wish the schedules allowed an HEC vs SXV winners match. Though the doom and gloom from NH fans afterwards might make the board a little depressing.

Leinster v Reds?

I'd fancy our chances there.

Touche.

Leinster vs Crusaders would be a cracking match at the moment. I'd have 7-9 Crusaders and 6-8 Leinstermen in a composite XV

Healy/Crockett
Strauss
Franks
Thorn
Whitelock
O'Brien
McCaw
Reid
Ellis
Carter
Guildford
O'Driscoll
Fruen
Nacewa
Dagg/Kearney

by prop_lyd Wed 02 May 2012, 9:37 am

Morning all......just a heads up for Irish based regs, I'm pondering a trip over in July/October/November.....may try to tie it in with an Autumn International too so any specific suggestions of dates would be great Ok!

by Suspicious lurker Wed 02 May 2012, 9:38 am

Mickado wrote:
Kiwireddevil wrote:
rodders wrote:
Hoog wrote:*this doesn't actually count for Ulster. As we all know they'd be flocked without their saffers

what an ignorant comment to make hoog, I'm sick of people highlighting our Saffers all the time..........

....... everyone knows we'd be flocked without our Kiwis too......

I just wish the schedules allowed an HEC vs SXV winners match. Though the doom and gloom from NH fans afterwards might make the board a little depressing.

Leinster v Reds?

I'd fancy our chances there.

I don't know mick, we all know how class Quade Cooper is against Irish teams

by Pete C (Kiwireddevil) Wed 02 May 2012, 9:45 am

Hoog wrote:
Mickado wrote:
Kiwireddevil wrote:
rodders wrote:
Hoog wrote:*this doesn't actually count for Ulster. As we all know they'd be flocked without their saffers

what an ignorant comment to make hoog, I'm sick of people highlighting our Saffers all the time..........

....... everyone knows we'd be flocked without our Kiwis too......

I just wish the schedules allowed an HEC vs SXV winners match. Though the doom and gloom from NH fans afterwards might make the board a little depressing.

Leinster v Reds?

I'd fancy our chances there.

I don't know mick, we all know how class Quade Cooper is against Irish teams

True. But Cooper's not fit at the moment, and the Reds have a host of other long-term injuries

by red_stag Wed 02 May 2012, 9:48 am

prop_lyd wrote:Morning all......just a heads up for Irish based regs, I'm pondering a trip over in July/October/November.....may try to tie it in with an Autumn International too so any specific suggestions of dates would be great

Ireland v South Africa, Nov 10th

Gloucester have an excellent chance at drawing an Irish province in the ERC next year too. That might be a top one to go for.

by Rava Wed 02 May 2012, 9:50 am

prop_lyd wrote:Morning all......just a heads up for Irish based regs, I'm pondering a trip over in July/October/November.....may try to tie it in with an Autumn International too so any specific suggestions of dates would be great

Which part of Ireland are you intending to visit?

by prop_lyd Wed 02 May 2012, 9:50 am

Ok cool! I'll keep that one in mind, also would be great if Glos drew Ulster so I can go laugh at Rava and MrsP a bit more Wink

haven't mentioned the rugby theme of the trip to the girl yet though!!

by AsLongAsBut100ofUs Wed 02 May 2012, 9:52 am

Mickado wrote:Morning folks,

Just to let you know I WON’T be attending the HC final this year. completely hamstrung by having to be in Ireland on the Friday night so travelling Saturday morning is either too expensive or going to take too long. It’s a bit rubbish but I’m sure you’ll all get by without me

Mick, that's a real shame bud. At least next year will b e in your home town, so hopefully you'll get the green light for that even if Leinster don't make it - it'll be worth the ticket price to see Exeter! Whistle

by eirebilly Wed 02 May 2012, 9:56 am

Just confirmed, three weeks off for the Irish tour of NZ. Must arrange things now Very Happy

by **rodders** Wed 02 May 2012, 9:58 am

fair play to you Billy, not many Munster supporters would fly to NZ to support an Ireland team with no Munstermen in it guinness

........

by Luckless Pedestrian Wed 02 May 2012, 10:03 am

I need to put petrol in the car after work. The last time I topped up was on the 29th of March. That's pretty good going. Which reminds me, did you get the Mazda, Stag?

by Pete C (Kiwireddevil) Wed 02 May 2012, 10:04 am

eirebilly wrote:Just confirmed, three weeks off for the Irish tour of NZ. Must arrange things now

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XG63OtsKC7k

by Mickado Wed 02 May 2012, 10:07 am

AsLongAsBut100ofUs wrote:
Mickado wrote:Morning folks,

Just to let you know I WON’T be attending the HC final this year. completely hamstrung by having to be in Ireland on the Friday night so travelling Saturday morning is either too expensive or going to take too long. It’s a bit rubbish but I’m sure you’ll all get by without me
Mick, that's a real shame bud. At least next year will b e in your home town, so hopefully you'll get the green light for that even if Leinster don't make it - it'll be worth the ticket price to see Exeter!

I'll buy tickets for next year when they're available, and i'll go regardless of who's playing. Pinky promise Very Happy

by **Ozzy3213** Wed 02 May 2012, 10:08 am

red_stag wrote:
prop_lyd wrote:Morning all......just a heads up for Irish based regs, I'm pondering a trip over in July/October/November.....may try to tie it in with an Autumn International too so any specific suggestions of dates would be great

Ireland v South Africa, Nov 10th

Gloucester have an excellent chance at drawing an Irish province in the ERC next year too. That might be a top one to go for.

No they don't. Gloucester cannot qualify for next seasons Heineken Cup.

by prop_lyd Wed 02 May 2012, 10:09 am

Rava wrote:
prop_lyd wrote:Morning all......just a heads up for Irish based regs, I'm pondering a trip over in July/October/November.....may try to tie it in with an Autumn International too so any specific suggestions of dates would be great

Which part of Ireland are you intending to visit?

May risk your area Wink

it was her new years resolution to do England-Scotland-Wales and Ireland. We're looking at Edinburgh and Ireland one in July and one in Autumn I think with America in the middle!!

by red_stag Wed 02 May 2012, 10:13 am

Luckless Pedestrian wrote:I need to put petrol in the car after work. The last time I topped up was on the 29th of March. That's pretty good going. Which reminds me, did you get the Mazda, Stag?

I did indeed Luckless. She's actually running along fine.

Prop here's a plan for you. Fly into Belfast spend a day there. Get a train to Dublin and spend a day there. Head down to Limerick and spend a day there. I'll drive you up to either Kerry or Galway as well.

You'll get Belfast, Dublin, Limerick, Galway out of it.

by prop_lyd Wed 02 May 2012, 10:16 am

To be fair Stag: if the logistics worked for that it would be awesome! Cover all four (right?) In one holiday! I shall suggest it to her and start planning! Think that would probably happen in Autumn with costs and things and just do a cheap weekend in Edinburgh in July!

by red_stag Wed 02 May 2012, 10:18 am

Should be no issue with logistics it would even be cheap enough to do.

by prop_lyd Wed 02 May 2012, 10:20 am

Well I've just texted her the bits (she's just finished her interview) so I shall keep you posted via p.m on it! I have a feeling this could work, next step would be to mention rugby!!

by eirebilly Wed 02 May 2012, 10:21 am

rodders wrote: fair play to you Billy, not many Munster supporters would fly to NZ to support an Ireland team with no Munstermen in it ........

You cheeky fecker Laugh

I am going for the Hangi meals (spelt right this time Wink

)

by **rodders** Wed 02 May 2012, 10:23 am

Only messing Billy Hug

, have a good one man, sounds awesome.... Very Happy

by eirebilly Wed 02 May 2012, 10:35 am

Really rodders? Surely would not have guessed that Wink

Its going to be grand Very Happy

by **rodders** Wed 02 May 2012, 10:44 am

Aye of course Billy...sure we both know Dennis Leamy will be there..... Wink

by prop_lyd Wed 02 May 2012, 10:46 am

Stag: looks like it's a goer!!

by Mickado Wed 02 May 2012, 10:48 am

Luckless / Rev,

Are you boy’s going to the Dragons v Leinster match on Saturday?

It won’t be on the tv, all matches start at the same time and there’s nothing at stake, shame.

by Luckless Pedestrian Wed 02 May 2012, 10:53 am

I was planning on going, Mick, but I'll be in deepest darkest Monmouthshire on Saturday.

by Guest Wed 02 May 2012, 11:01 am

Hoi Hoi.

Made the bench. Pretty nervous now. Buzzing to have made the squad though. Never played an RAF Cup final before. Not too bad from three training sessions.

Pity you can't make the Heino, Kado

by Luckless Pedestrian Wed 02 May 2012, 11:03 am

When's the match, Rev?

by Mickado Wed 02 May 2012, 11:03 am

1. Fair enough Luck, I presume that whatever game RTE are showing they’ll at least be giving score updates on the Leinster game. I’d expect we won’t be sending over many of the big names. Probably a team like:
Moore – Dundon – Hagan
Flanagan – Toner
Ryan – Auva’a – Ruddock
Cooney – Madigan
Carr – O’Shea – Macken – Conway
D.Kearney
Cronin – White – VDM – McLaughlin – Jennings – McGrath – Reid – Hudson

No point in risking any injuries.

by AsLongAsBut100ofUs Wed 02 May 2012, 11:04 am

Risca Rev wrote:Hoi Hoi.

Made the bench. Pretty nervous now. Buzzing to have made the squad though. Never played an RAF Cup final before. Not too bad from three training sessions.

Pity you can't make the Heino, Kado

by red_stag Wed 02 May 2012, 11:04 am

prop_lyd wrote:Stag: looks like it's a goer!!

Excellent. Well I can offer a place to stay in Limerick and maybe in Kerry too. I am sure that our Dublin and Belfast regs can oblige a spare room too.
PM for you in a minute

by Luckless Pedestrian Wed 02 May 2012, 11:10 am

There's nothing to play for from Leinster's point of view, but we could really do with ending a disappointing season with a win.

by Hound_of_Harrow Wed 02 May 2012, 11:11 am

Well done Rev, and morning all.

I'm on the way down to Ex for a couple of days. The Somerset Levels are just one massive lake, with a railway line running through it.
Shocked

Pretty wierd experience.

by AsLongAsBut100ofUs Wed 02 May 2012, 11:12 am

Lucky, is it just me or have the Dragons quite dramatically improved their season after Christmas for the last couple of years?

by Guest Wed 02 May 2012, 11:12 am

Yes I'm going Saturday Kado. Pretty tempted to boycott it though after the way Jason Tovey and Martyn Thomas have been cast aside. The Dragons even have the brass to name them in the extended squad.

I'll be glad to see the back of this season from a Dragons point of view though.

Lucky, today 14:30. Travelling over now.

See you laters.

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