The Dew Drop Inn Virtual HEC Final Rugby Pub, Twickenham

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Chin chin and 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 arrived in London this week for the Heineken Cup final so has stocked up on cucumber sandwiches ( - KRD ) and Pimms.

The only rule in this pub is one of mutual respect for everyone in it, oh and no defacing the pictures of Ruan Pienaar, Stephen Ferris, Jonathon Sexton, Rob Kearney and Jonny Wilkinson (the five nominees for the ERC Player of the Year award), Nigel Owens the HEC final referee or Adam Powell (captain of Llanelli RFC who are playing Ponty in the Welsh club final on Friday). The CCTV snaps of Prop_Lyd and the other Cardiff Saracens players on tour in Croatia are fair game though.



Old Pub: https://www.606v2.com/t28922p950-barrel-s-dew-drop-inn-virtual-rugby-pub-restaurant-luderitz#1218292

I once went boating on the Shannon for five days about 5/6 years ago. Took her out from Portuma and cruised the river, fantastic trip would absolutely love to do it again. It was the first time I'd ever swam in fresh water, everything else had been the sea or a swimmingpool. I remember the taste of the water being so remarkably different, and considering I was drunk a lot of the time I was there I did end up swolling a fair bit of it and getting it up my nose.


I swear to God though my sneezes have never been the same, every tome o sneeze I can still taste the Shannon

Right off to Croatia I go!!!! Well via a pub and bus to Gatwick! Have an awesome weekend those who are going to the meet up!!

prop_lyd wrote:Right off to Croatia I go!!!! Well via a pub and bus to Gatwick! Have an awesome weekend those who are going to the meet up!!

Have a great time yourself Prop

Have a good one Prop and enjoy the Pivo

Rava wrote:Not saying Ulster are the poor cousins but the travel arrangements for the teams to get to London are certainly diverse.

Spoiler:

Spoiler:

I posted this on the other thread but I though I might share it in here

rugbydreamer wrote: sometimes I really do love twitter:

Gareth Jenkins ‏@Gypo_
Decided to wait until the Euro collapses before making additions to the Squad.Will then buy Munster and use them as feeder region...#Plan

Genius

Rava wrote:

Rava wrote:Not saying Ulster are the poor cousins but the travel arrangements for the teams to get to London are certainly diverse.

Spoiler:

Spoiler:

I posted this on the other thread but I though I might share it in here

Advantage Ulster. Much more grounded unlike those Leinster primos.

Good evening. I posted this on the FB page, but I know not everyone uses that so...

"To those of you travelling to London this weekend. I wish you all a safe, hassle-free journey and I hope you all have a cracking weekend. To those Ulster/Leinster supporters watching from home...may your team do you, and the tournament proud. I hope the Heino Final weekend is as good, if not better than last year (only just though )"

Cariadwr, how's it hanging, did I imagine it or are you on a break for a few days? Hoog, the Hound and myself will be doing our best to make sure that everyone has a good time

You seen this As?

https://www.606v2.com/t29322-godman-signs-for-london-scottish

AsLongAsBut100ofUs wrote:Cariadwr, how's it hanging, did I imagine it or are you on a break for a few days? Hoog, the Hound and myself will be doing our best to make sure that everyone has a good time

Evening Asbo. I was on leave, but went back to work yesterday. I'm sure that the others are in more than capable hands with you guys

Hic

Rory_Gallagher wrote:

Mickado wrote:If an Leinster person supports Munster they're a Lunster, a Munster man supporting Ulster would be a Mulster?

And if a Connacht fan supported Munster they would be called..

NOTICE: this post has made my day.

Hound_of_Harrow wrote:Hic

seen in the local rag that the Beer Fest is only £6 on the door. Is it worth a teetotaller paying that to in?

, if you've started the fvestivities already, you are going to peak too soon!

Ozzy3213 wrote:You seen this As?

https://www.606v2.com/t29322-godman-signs-for-london-scottish

I did, Pete, what you could call a world class signing!

Hope he's mainly sed to bring on young Dan Mugford rather than effectively be a hindrance to the young Cornishman's progress

Cari wrote:

AsLongAsBut100ofUs wrote:Cariadwr, how's it hanging, did I imagine it or are you on a break for a few days? Hoog, the Hound and myself will be doing our best to make sure that everyone has a good time

Evening Asbo. I was on leave, but went back to work yesterday. I'm sure that the others are in more than capable hands with you guys

Ah right, did you have a good break? Were ou down at your mum's?

I did thank you As. I was indeed down in Pembs. Managed to avoid any downpours which makes it even nicer down there. Hopefully it'll stay dry in London for the weekend for you guys too.

AsLongAsBut100ofUs wrote:

Ozzy3213 wrote:You seen this As?

https://www.606v2.com/t29322-godman-signs-for-london-scottish

I did, Pete, what you could call a world class signing!

Hope he's mainly sed to bring on young Dan Mugford rather than effectively be a hindrance to the young Cornishman's progress

Could help them to kick on next season, has good top flight experience.

define "good"

Just watching the Welsh Grand Slam DVD. Seems pretty decent. Lots of interviews already and a bit of an insight into Poland. Love watching Rugby DVDs showing training. Makes me want to do a bit again. The only training I'm doing tonight is for Saturday (not a bad thing either).

Was going to watch the Amlin tomorrow but going to watch Wigan instead in the RL. Top two clash, so it grabs my interest more.

Nice post on FB Cari and a funny reply by Lucky. We will raise a glass for you all who can't attend I'm sure.

Have a great tour prop.

Cari wrote:

Hound_of_Harrow wrote:Hic

seen in the local rag that the Beer Fest is only £6 on the door. Is it worth a teetotaller paying that to in?

Sorry Cari, the phone was on charge.

£6 just gets you in. The glug is extra. Most festivals these days have free non-alcoholic drinks for people driving others to and from the fest. If I remember right, there are a fair few craft stalls around the place.

Puma - I was only joshing. I've been toning down a bit as work is blwdi demanding at the moment.

I'm off for zzzs. Nos da folks.

Some ripped up torsos for those who are interested too

Glas a du wrote:

Rory_Gallagher wrote:

Mickado wrote:If an Leinster person supports Munster they're a Lunster, a Munster man supporting Ulster would be a Mulster?

And if a Connacht fan supported Munster they would be called..

NOTICE: this post has made my day.

Nice one Rory!

Just watched that look back at the Ulster 1999 HEC win on BBC NI...there were no ripped torsos but it brought a tear to my eye..... can't wait for Saturday...

SUFTUM!

rodders wrote:Just watched that look back at the Ulster 1999 HEC win on BBC NI...there were no ripped torsos but it brought a tear to my eye..... can't wait for Saturday...

SUFTUM!

What about Rab Irwin in the reunion match 10 years later

Aye Rab is a fine specimen of a man alright.....

Right, all is well with the world, the Gib has arrived, Hoog has lost another train but has found his way to Hampstead, and Gabriel's '79 is now taking a beating - friends

Morning all. Sounds like a hive of activity but yours AsBo

Morning all. Looks like a lie in for everyone, so I'll get the on and get the kitchen going

Did Penfro decide where he was going to watch the Amlin? I can pop out to whereever if he still needs a drinking buddy tonight.

Tee, hee, nothing better than setting the children on a sleeping Hoogie. No sign of the Auld Fella, just an empty bottle of Armagnac - he may have self-combusted!

Morning all

Situation normal round yours then, As. Buenas dias, amigos - and it has stopped raining here, at bl**dy last. Stuff to do outside before leaving for the airport. Whoohoooo! Any on the go?

Morning

Only 7 hours and 48 minutes until I finish work and head to Twickenham

Happy landings puma

Morning all.

Right, one tough morning at work, then it's playtime.

Wag, wag.

Just read Asbo's post. Wondering how much of the weekend's work I can do on the iBone whilst babysitting and feeding up at home Saturday night if I do a whistle stop to HQ in the car. No. Tis impossible *grumble-mumble* One of my staff will be there to represent me I suppose.

Morning pub

Friday!!!!!!

Morning from sunny Holland Swanny, its a free day today here

Kiwireddevil wrote:Did Penfro decide where he was going to watch the Amlin? I can pop out to whereever if he still needs a drinking buddy tonight.

I think the plan is I'm meeting Hoog over there and we are going to a pub in Twickeham after meeting up with ASBO, GIBBO, MICK, RAVA and Ozzy (Have to meet up with ASBO as I'm crashing at his gaff !!) Text me or PM me with your mobile number - my phone went into meltdown and I'm slowly getting all my numbers back

6hrs 55mins 'til I'm on the train up

Billy,

It's cold and drizzly here, feels like November not May!

Poor you, its already 21 degrees here

FTSE leaking points already this morning. What a bloody mess

PenfroPete wrote:

Kiwireddevil wrote:Did Penfro decide where he was going to watch the Amlin? I can pop out to whereever if he still needs a drinking buddy tonight.

I think the plan is I'm meeting Hoog over there and we are going to a pub in Twickeham after meeting up with ASBO, GIBBO, MICK, RAVA and Ozzy (Have to meet up with ASBO as I'm crashing at his gaff !!) Text me or PM me with your mobile number - my phone went into meltdown and I'm slowly getting all my numbers back

6hrs 55mins 'til I'm on the train up

Great, will see you later on

A good win for us at netball last night - we won 24-6. Considering 3 weeks ago in a grading game they beat us 21-12 ...

Playing centre isn't good for my ankles, knees, shoulder, ...

Kiwireddevil wrote:

Playing centre isn't good for my ankles, knees, shoulder, ...

I think that i remember reading somewhere that Netball was the most damaging sport for knees and ankles?

WillyGilly wrote:FTSE leaking points already this morning. What a bloody mess

Ah gees financial armageddon on the eve of the HEC final. Typical!

WillyGilly wrote:FTSE leaking points already this morning. What a bloody mess

Advantage Ulster

AsLongAsBut100ofUs wrote:

WillyGilly wrote:FTSE leaking points already this morning. What a bloody mess

Advantage Ulster

Nerves lads. You wanna see nerves, well i just painted the jax with them...

Guessing that Leinster will look like this in the backs;

11 Dave Kearney
12 Gordon D'Arcy
13 Brian O'Driscoll
14 Fergus McFadden
15 Isa Nacewa

Shame for Robnoxious if he really is out.

Jaysus Mick

Notch wrote:Guessing that Leinster will look like this in the backs;

11 Dave Kearney
12 Gordon D'Arcy
13 Brian O'Driscoll
14 Fergus McFadden
15 Isa Nacewa

Advantage Uls...... ......