Barrel's Dew Drop Inn Virtual Rugby Pub & Restaurant, Luderitz

by Pete C (Kiwireddevil) Thu 10 May 2012, 2:07 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 stayed in Africa this week as part of its build up to the Heineken Cup final, and attached itself to Barrels restaurant in Luderitz, Namibia, known for its beer, Eisbein and sing-a-longs.

The only rule in this pub is one of mutual respect for everyone in it, oh and no defacing the pictures of Simon Danielli, Federico Aramburu and the possibly Auckland-bound Joe Schmidt.

Ale

Old Pub: https://www.606v2.com/t28543p1000-the-dew-drop-inn-virtual-rugby-pub-dar-es-salaam#1202251

by Guest Fri 11 May 2012, 10:09 am

sounds perfect, enjoy it!

by Mickado Fri 11 May 2012, 10:14 am

Stag, you boll1x!

http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/606/A83226107

by Pete330v2 Fri 11 May 2012, 10:15 am

"Other than that I’m pretty much 22 years old forever."

Me too Mick, although lately I've started to feel more like 23. Time stands still for no man.

Ah tis good to hear you're still the same old (or young) Mick after all.

In fact it's good to find out you are all still here, I was a little down about losing contact as I had planned to meet you all. Have only met very few and then again only fleetingly as my hands were full that day Smile

by Rava Fri 11 May 2012, 10:16 am

Cari wrote:Kiwi - good call! Although I guess they'll give it a corporate name like the Tayto Stadium....

More like "The Posh MS Crisps Stadium". We have an image to preserve Very Happy

by AsLongAsBut100ofUs Fri 11 May 2012, 10:25 am

Gents, for lunch next Friday: The Stag or The Garden Gate? - both have excellent beers and top beer gardens Ale

by Mickado Fri 11 May 2012, 10:25 am

Pete330v2 wrote:"Other than that I’m pretty much 22 years old forever."

Me too Mick, although lately I've started to feel more like 23. Time stands still for no man.

Ah tis good to hear you're still the same old (or young) Mick after all.

In fact it's good to find out you are all still here, I was a little down about losing contact as I had planned to meet you all. Have only met very few and then again only fleetingly as my hands were full that day

Well good to have you back mate, you’ll make a meet up along the way no doubt.

by Rava Fri 11 May 2012, 10:28 am

AsLongAsBut100ofUs wrote:Gents, for lunch next Friday: The Stag or The Garden Gate? - both have excellent beers and top beer gardens

What is the priority As? Wink

by Hound_of_Harrow Fri 11 May 2012, 10:29 am

Rava wrote:Ulster Rugby Awards from last night.

The annual Heineken Ulster Rugby Awards Ceremony was held on Thursday evening, at the Culloden Hotel where Ulster, Ireland and Lions back row forward Stephen Ferris scooped the top accolade of Heineken Personality of the Year singled out for his remarkable come-back from injury and subsequent barn-storming performances for Ulster and Ireland this season.

Calor Gas Ulster Youth Player of the Year – Russell Blair, Ballymoney RFC
Ulster Branch Schools' Player of the Year – James Harrison Methodist College
Phoenix Gas Academy Player of the Year – Chris Farrell
URSC Player of the Season – Pedrie Wannenburg
Kukri Club of the Year – Malone RFC
Belfast Telegraph Most Improved Ulster Player of the Year – Paul Marshall
Bank of Ireland Ulster Player of the Year – Chris Henry
Vodafone Young Ulster Player of the Year – Craig Gilroy

'kin 'ell Rava. Is there anyone who plays rugby in Ulster that DID'NT get an award.

Whistle

by MrsP Fri 11 May 2012, 10:30 am

Yup!

28,992 of them!

by AsLongAsBut100ofUs Fri 11 May 2012, 10:32 am

Rava wrote:
AsLongAsBut100ofUs wrote:Gents, for lunch next Friday: The Stag or The Garden Gate? - both have excellent beers and top beer gardens

What is the priority As?

Each to their own priority! Mine is simply to kick off the weekend much as we did last year in the company of my mates with some decent grub and a few fine Ale

to wash it all down before the real entertainment starts!

by Rava Fri 11 May 2012, 10:34 am

Hound_of_Harrow wrote:
Rava wrote:Ulster Rugby Awards from last night.

The annual Heineken Ulster Rugby Awards Ceremony was held on Thursday evening, at the Culloden Hotel where Ulster, Ireland and Lions back row forward Stephen Ferris scooped the top accolade of Heineken Personality of the Year singled out for his remarkable come-back from injury and subsequent barn-storming performances for Ulster and Ireland this season.

Calor Gas Ulster Youth Player of the Year – Russell Blair, Ballymoney RFC
Ulster Branch Schools' Player of the Year – James Harrison Methodist College
Phoenix Gas Academy Player of the Year – Chris Farrell
URSC Player of the Season – Pedrie Wannenburg
Kukri Club of the Year – Malone RFC
Belfast Telegraph Most Improved Ulster Player of the Year – Paul Marshall
Bank of Ireland Ulster Player of the Year – Chris Henry
Vodafone Young Ulster Player of the Year – Craig Gilroy

'kin 'ell Rava. Is there anyone who plays rugby in Ulster that DID'NT get an award.

according to Ulster Rugby CE there are 29000 players in Ulster. I'll name them over a couple of pints next weekend when we meet Run

by Suspicious lurker Fri 11 May 2012, 10:34 am

AsLongAsBut100ofUs wrote:Gents, for lunch next Friday: The Stag or The Garden Gate? - both have excellent beers and top beer gardens

I can confirm that The Garden Gate is a class pub, however I suggest trying a nordie accent In that place doesn't go down to well, does it asbo???

by AsLongAsBut100ofUs Fri 11 May 2012, 10:39 am

My impersonation of the good Rev Ian P may have left something to be desired?! Whistle

by Rava Fri 11 May 2012, 10:42 am

The Stag it is then!

by MrsP Fri 11 May 2012, 10:44 am

AsLongAsBut100ofUs wrote:My impersonation of the good Rev Ian P may have left something to be desired?!

That's strange because I've heard his Asbo impression is spot on!

by AsLongAsBut100ofUs Fri 11 May 2012, 10:49 am

Rava wrote:The Stag it is then!

Quite fancy the Stag, Rav, should be able to get a pint of Otter in there Ale

by Pete330v2 Fri 11 May 2012, 10:51 am

Flippin bloody hell, Ravenhill to get renamed? Not a chance, it's always going to be Ravers even if some Russian billionaire buys it.....although the Putin stadium has a certain ring to it. Sparky would be put to pasture and replaced with a much bigger, menacing, Russian bear. Even the announcer would have to hang up his microphone.....in my dreams.

by MrsP Fri 11 May 2012, 10:58 am

I actually vaguely know the Stadium Announcer.

Rolling Eyes

by **rodders** Fri 11 May 2012, 11:00 am

Is Ravenhill being renamed right enough?? Shocked

by MrsP Fri 11 May 2012, 11:02 am

Seems so.

http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/rugby/heineken-cup/ulster-grounds-naming-rights-up-for-sale-16156834.html

by Rava Fri 11 May 2012, 11:04 am

rodders wrote:Is Ravenhill being renamed right enough??

Marketing Rodders. Money is needed to pay for the expensive Consultants who have been employed to redevelop the stadium Whistle

by prop_lyd Fri 11 May 2012, 11:08 am

In two hours I should have signed for my own flat (granted it's rented) I'm finally living on my own and out of shared houses cider

all round when it's confirmed!!!!

by Luckless Pedestrian Fri 11 May 2012, 11:16 am

Good man, Prop!

by **rodders** Fri 11 May 2012, 11:17 am

Rava wrote:
rodders wrote:Is Ravenhill being renamed right enough??

Marketing Rodders. Money is needed to pay for the expensive Consultants who have been employed to redevelop the stadium

.......

by AsLongAsBut100ofUs Fri 11 May 2012, 11:20 am

Rava wrote:
rodders wrote:Is Ravenhill being renamed right enough??

Marketing Rodders. Money is needed to pay for the expensive Consultants who have been employed to redevelop the stadium

I thought that was why it was called Ravenhill in the first place?

by Hound_of_Harrow Fri 11 May 2012, 11:21 am

Rava wrote:
Hound_of_Harrow wrote:
Rava wrote:Ulster Rugby Awards from last night.

The annual Heineken Ulster Rugby Awards Ceremony was held on Thursday evening, at the Culloden Hotel where Ulster, Ireland and Lions back row forward Stephen Ferris scooped the top accolade of Heineken Personality of the Year singled out for his remarkable come-back from injury and subsequent barn-storming performances for Ulster and Ireland this season.

Calor Gas Ulster Youth Player of the Year – Russell Blair, Ballymoney RFC
Ulster Branch Schools' Player of the Year – James Harrison Methodist College
Phoenix Gas Academy Player of the Year – Chris Farrell
URSC Player of the Season – Pedrie Wannenburg
Kukri Club of the Year – Malone RFC
Belfast Telegraph Most Improved Ulster Player of the Year – Paul Marshall
Bank of Ireland Ulster Player of the Year – Chris Henry
Vodafone Young Ulster Player of the Year – Craig Gilroy

'kin 'ell Rava. Is there anyone who plays rugby in Ulster that DID'NT get an award.

according to Ulster Rugby CE there are 29000 players in Ulster. I'll name them over a couple of pints next weekend when we meet

I'm thinking of taking Friday afternoon off to join you guys for lunch.

by AsLongAsBut100ofUs Fri 11 May 2012, 11:25 am

Hound_of_Harrow wrote:

I'm thinking of taking Friday afternoon off to join you guys for lunch.

by Rava Fri 11 May 2012, 11:47 am

AsLongAsBut100ofUs wrote:
Hound_of_Harrow wrote:

I'm thinking of taking Friday afternoon off to join you guys for lunch.

by eirebilly Fri 11 May 2012, 11:50 am

I see Haskell has had his ban increased to four weeks, for punching Justin Downey, due to priors from a few years back...

by Rory_Gallagher Fri 11 May 2012, 11:54 am

eirebilly wrote:I see Haskell has had his ban increased to four weeks, for punching Justin Downey, due to priors from a few years back...

Apparently Haskell was reacting to his crown jewels being mishandled by Mr Downey.. rather unfortunate. Laugh

by eirebilly Fri 11 May 2012, 11:58 am

I just wonder how long to things stay on your record before they are deemed to old to be dragged up?

by MrsP Fri 11 May 2012, 12:02 pm

It seems to be 5 years William.

Remember that was one of the things that got me so annoyed about Calum Clark's ban. They said his previous was not considered because it was more than 5 years ago and while he was an U18 when in fact it was more recent and he was 19 at the time!

by Rory_Gallagher Fri 11 May 2012, 12:04 pm

Contrast that to the situation with Clark. I am pretty sure they reduced his ban as his red card in the JWC for a ridiculous head charge was about 4 years ago (which was incorrect anyway, it was around 2 or 3 years ago).

by Rory_Gallagher Fri 11 May 2012, 12:04 pm

MrsP wrote:It seems to be 5 years William.

Remember that was one of the things that got me so annoyed about Calum Clark's ban. They said his previous was not considered because it was more than 5 years ago and while he was an U18 when in fact it was more recent and he was 19 at the time!

Snap.

by Rava Fri 11 May 2012, 12:04 pm

MrsP wrote:It seems to be 5 years William.

Remember that was one of the things that got me so annoyed about Calum Clark's ban. They said his previous was not considered because it was more than 5 years ago and while he was an U18 when in fact it was more recent and he was 19 at the time!

by eirebilly Fri 11 May 2012, 12:04 pm

Thats a hell of a long time. I would have thought that two or three years was enough myself (depending on the severity of the incident concerned).

by **rodders** Fri 11 May 2012, 12:05 pm

eirebilly wrote:I just wonder how long to things stay on your record before they are deemed to old to be dragged up?

You have a few skeletons in the closet there Billy?.... Whistle

by Pete C (Kiwireddevil) Fri 11 May 2012, 12:06 pm

Rory_Gallagher wrote:
eirebilly wrote:I see Haskell has had his ban increased to four weeks, for punching Justin Downey, due to priors from a few years back...

Apparently Haskell was reacting to his crown jewels being mishandled by Mr Downey.. rather unfortunate.

Haskell's ban was always 3 weeks EB. Are you sure you didn't mis-hear a 4 week ban reduced by 1 (for pleading guilty or similar?)

by Hound_of_Harrow Fri 11 May 2012, 12:06 pm

eirebilly wrote:I just wonder how long to things stay on your record before they are deemed to old to be dragged up?

Forever and a day if you're married billy.

Whistle

by eirebilly Fri 11 May 2012, 12:09 pm

Feck, its the end for me then, i will never escape punishment Wink

by Pete C (Kiwireddevil) Fri 11 May 2012, 12:11 pm

I was reading yesterday's Times on the way home from netball last night, they described Haskell's Super Rugby efforts as "2nd only to McCaw" this season Shocked

Given that
a) McCaw's not started a match yet and only played an hour or so of rugby this season
b) Haskell only got a starting berth at the Highlanders due to injury
c) Adam Thompson's been shading him by a healthy margin for the Highlanders

Where's that facepalm emoticon

by MrsP Fri 11 May 2012, 12:13 pm

Maybe they meant,

Only second to McCaw's!

by Pete C (Kiwireddevil) Fri 11 May 2012, 12:18 pm

MrsP wrote:Maybe they meant,

Only second to McCaw's!

In fairness once he got used to the pace of the game he's been pretty useful for the Highlanders. But as an openside he'd be behind Latimer and Todd in the NZ conference, and Pocock and Brussow among others in the other conferences.

by Pete C (Kiwireddevil) Fri 11 May 2012, 12:22 pm

Kiwireddevil wrote:
Rory_Gallagher wrote:
eirebilly wrote:I see Haskell has had his ban increased to four weeks, for punching Justin Downey, due to priors from a few years back...

Apparently Haskell was reacting to his crown jewels being mishandled by Mr Downey.. rather unfortunate.

Haskell's ban was always 3 weeks EB. Are you sure you didn't mis-hear a 4 week ban reduced by 1 (for pleading guilty or similar?)

Here's the detail:
http://www.espnscrum.com/super-rugby-2012/rugby/story/163910.html

England back-row James Haskell has had his three-week suspension for punching extended to four.

The usual penalty for Haskell's offence was six weeks but due to his guilty plea, his remorse and seemingly flawless record of no previous citings this period was reduced to three. However, it was brought to SANZAR duty judicial officer Mike Heron's attention that Haskell had in fact received a one-week suspension back in 2008 while playing for Wasps.

After that was brought to light, Haskell was called back in front of the disciplinary panel and Heron readdressed his decision.

Pity the RFU didn't do the same for Calum Clark(e?)

by eirebilly Fri 11 May 2012, 12:26 pm

Cheers KRD, i must have read it wrongly first time

by MrsP Fri 11 May 2012, 12:31 pm

Did anyone ever hear anything back from the RFU about the horlicks they made of Clark's ban?

I emailed them but then was away for a week.

I was surprised the papers didn't pick up on it.

by prop_lyd Fri 11 May 2012, 12:49 pm

I got it ahhhhhh!!!!

by Rava Fri 11 May 2012, 1:06 pm

prop_lyd wrote:I got it ahhhhhh!!!!

Hope you have many happy times in it Prop.

by eirebilly Fri 11 May 2012, 1:11 pm

You got the flat prop?

Hope you have a great time in it Very Happy

by Luckless Pedestrian Fri 11 May 2012, 1:28 pm

Rava wrote:
prop_lyd wrote:I got it ahhhhhh!!!!

Hope you have many happy times in it Prop.

+ 1!

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