The Dew Drop Inn Virtual Rugby Pub, Sixmilebridge

by Guest Sat 02 Jun 2012, 7:45 pm

First topic message reminder :

Sláinte 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 made it's way to the homeland of the wonderful Eirebilly, who we were all horrified to hear that he was involved in a helicopter crash on Friday. Better news though is that he's awake and swearing like a sailor, so no change there Wink

Feel free to take in all of the pubs, of which the Greyhound is but one of many.

Updates on Billy's progress can be found here: https://www.606v2.com/t30132-eirebilly-op-updated-02-06-2012 and I'm sure we'll all continue in sending the positive thoughts and good wishes to him and his family.

The only rule in this pub is one of mutual respect for everyone in it, oh and no tampering with the snooker table, brought in especially for Billy. And I'm not quite sure how that picture of a sheep got above the bar.....

Ale

Old pub: https://www.606v2.com/t29683p950-the-dew-drop-inn-erc-2012-commemorative-pub-dublin#1271612

by PJHolybloke Mon 04 Jun 2012, 4:24 pm

biltongbek wrote:
PJHolybloke wrote:
biltongbek wrote:
PJHolybloke wrote:
biltongbek wrote:
PJHolybloke wrote:
biltongbek wrote:It shows confidence.

...or that they've been coached into how to make a good impression with a handshake?

I wonder where the connection originates in the sub-conscious though?

You sometimes come across a nobber who tries to crush your fingers, but I always find a thumb between their knuckles tends to calm them down.
There is a slight difference between confidence and arrogance.

Confidence is to believe SA will win the test series, arrogance is when England believe......

Why you...

This is how you do it PJ.

Yeah? How d'ya like them apples then boss?

Put them apples on you head if you dare.

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by **Biltong** Mon 04 Jun 2012, 4:27 pm

PJHolybloke wrote:
biltongbek wrote:
PJHolybloke wrote:
biltongbek wrote:
PJHolybloke wrote:
biltongbek wrote:
PJHolybloke wrote:
biltongbek wrote:It shows confidence.

...or that they've been coached into how to make a good impression with a handshake?

I wonder where the connection originates in the sub-conscious though?

You sometimes come across a nobber who tries to crush your fingers, but I always find a thumb between their knuckles tends to calm them down.
There is a slight difference between confidence and arrogance.

Confidence is to believe SA will win the test series, arrogance is when England believe......

Why you...

This is how you do it PJ.

Yeah? How d'ya like them apples then boss?

Put them apples on you head if you dare.

Did you think you are going to scare me with that?

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by **rodders** Mon 04 Jun 2012, 4:31 pm

Jeebus lads we need spoilers here! My boss is going to think I'm playing grand theft auto or something! Shocked

by **Biltong** Mon 04 Jun 2012, 4:31 pm

rodders wrote:Jeebus lads we need spoilers here! My boss is going to think I'm playing grand theft auto or something!

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by **Biltong** Mon 04 Jun 2012, 4:32 pm

Well I'm outta here.

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by PJHolybloke Mon 04 Jun 2012, 4:58 pm

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Has he gone yet?

by **Biltong** Mon 04 Jun 2012, 4:59 pm

by PJHolybloke Mon 04 Jun 2012, 5:05 pm

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by KiaRose Mon 04 Jun 2012, 5:27 pm

PM for Rory

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by **Notch** Mon 04 Jun 2012, 5:35 pm

Ireland U20s vs South Africa U20s is coming on soon, in case anyone forgets thumbsup

I nearly did. I see that there have been some pretty one-sided games earlier in the day... hope we can buck the trend, but as much as we have a few really talented guys we don't have anywhere near the depth of talent of South Africa...

by Hound_of_Harrow Mon 04 Jun 2012, 6:25 pm

You're doing alright Notch. 13-3 up. Two great locks who are not letting the Baby Boks have it their own way up front. Slicker handling in the loose too.

JJ Hanrahan playing at 10 a is a surprise choice. SA look a bit rudderless tbh. Maybe thought they just needed to rock up.
Wink

by PJHolybloke Mon 04 Jun 2012, 6:29 pm

Great first 40 for Ireland, looking the business against a somewhat shell-shocked baby Bok side.

Henderson's a beast.

by Rava Mon 04 Jun 2012, 6:30 pm

I'm mightily impressed by our youngsters. Put a lot of pressure on the Boks and the mistakes came.

by MrsP Mon 04 Jun 2012, 6:33 pm

Evening all.

Lots of testosterone flying around earlier.

Doh

Discovered the other day that my Bro-in-law played with young Henderson's Dad.

by Hound_of_Harrow Mon 04 Jun 2012, 6:35 pm

Back row giving them hell to Rava.

Right, going 'underground' in a mo so I'll see you later.

by Rava Mon 04 Jun 2012, 6:36 pm

I believe Henderson will become a top class No. 8 in time.

by PJHolybloke Mon 04 Jun 2012, 6:36 pm

I think they out-Bokked the Bokke that half Rav, great intensity but with plenty of calm about them too, JJ is looking very composed.

Laters Hound.

by PJHolybloke Mon 04 Jun 2012, 6:37 pm

Rava wrote:I believe Henderson will become a top class No. 8 in time.

He's an Ulsterman isn't he Rav?

by **Notch** Mon 04 Jun 2012, 6:37 pm

Yep, doing pretty well Hound! Very pleased with that first half effort. Effort is the key word, working our bollox off. Hope it can be maintained.

For me Hanrahan is still best at 12 but he's showing his talented. Only criticism is a few overcooked kicks from hand. Think we'll be seeing more of Henderson at Ravenhill next season too.

by PJHolybloke Mon 04 Jun 2012, 6:52 pm

Evening Mrs P, missed your post in all the excitement. Very Happy

Good pressure from the Boks there, Ireland defended very well but need to come back with something now.

by Rava Mon 04 Jun 2012, 7:24 pm

What a fabulous performance. Our test team can learn from that.
England v Ireland on Friday will be some game.

by **Ozzy3213** Mon 04 Jun 2012, 7:25 pm

Great win for Ireland against the Boks there. Very impressed with Hanrahan at 10.

by **Notch** Mon 04 Jun 2012, 7:26 pm

Brilliant result for the 20s there, really hard fought win, delighted.

by Rory_Gallagher Mon 04 Jun 2012, 7:28 pm

Rava wrote:I believe Henderson will become a top class No. 8 in time.

He played 8 in the schools cup final, though at 6 foot 6 I really think he should be left in the second row.

by **Biltong** Mon 04 Jun 2012, 7:29 pm

Congrats to me irish mates, a well deserved win. Crying or Very sad

by **Notch** Mon 04 Jun 2012, 7:29 pm

I do believe his mobility will serve him well in the second row. The way the game is going having a mobile, ball carrying lock is a great advantage.

by PJHolybloke Mon 04 Jun 2012, 7:29 pm

Well played Ireland, totally flustered SA there, they just never let the baby-Boks get started.

Congratulations on winning the second place decider. Wink

by Guest Mon 04 Jun 2012, 7:30 pm

brilliant win for the Ireland U20's there, one of the best players is a JJ I see..... Whistle

for biltong.

by **Biltong** Mon 04 Jun 2012, 7:31 pm

Thanks RD. Cry

by **Notch** Mon 04 Jun 2012, 7:32 pm

It does cue up the England-Ireland game on Friday nicely!

by Rory_Gallagher Mon 04 Jun 2012, 7:36 pm

Notch wrote:I do believe his mobility will serve him well in the second row. The way the game is going having a mobile, ball carrying lock is a great advantage.

I agree. He is very much like Gray in terms of playing style. Needs partnered with some real grunt though (Thorn-esque).

by **Notch** Mon 04 Jun 2012, 7:37 pm

Biltong

by Gibson Mon 04 Jun 2012, 7:43 pm

rugbydreamer wrote:brilliant win for the Irleand U20's there, one of the best players is a JJ I see.....

for biltong.

Comes with the territory Dreamer. Whistle

Great win for Ireland. Never seen so much belief in a team. Hanrahan was masterful. Henderson a giant. They all gave their all as a unit. The joint-tacklng and hits on SA's huge forwards, from 1 to 15 - was a sight to behold. As was the flooding of the breakdown. SA had better get their lineout sorted or it will continue to hurt them.

Congrats to Mike Ruddock. He out-foxed his counterpart tactically there. guinness

Great win by Argentina over France also. Two shocks in one day.

England v Ireland should be a cracker.

by Thomond Mon 04 Jun 2012, 7:49 pm

Míle buiochas do TG4, clúdach den scoth. Tá comhbhá agam do Biltong, rinne na Boks iarracht maith agus bhain mé an sult as an gcluiche. Is é mo thuairim go raibh Éire an foireann níos fearr, thaispeán siad níos mó comhoibriú agus is laoch iad go léir. Táim an-bródúil astu. Bhí Éireann thar barr sa sineadh amach, sa clibirt, bhí said lag le fiche nóiméad fágtha. Tháinig feabhas iomlán ar Hanrahan, tar eis tosadh deacair. Bhí sár cluiche aige. Ceapaimse go bhféidir leis imirt 10 nó 12, ba mhaith liom e a fheicéail ag a 10, bheadh sé cosúil le Madigan. Is imreoir an- cruthaitheach é, is féidir leis rith ar luas lasrach.

(Thanks a lot to TG4, top coverage. I have sympathies for Biltong, Boks gave it a right go, I enjoyed the game immensely. In my opinion, Ireland were the better team, they showed better co-operation and teamwork, they are all heroes. Very proud of them. Ireland were great in the lineout but faded in the scrum in the last 20 minutes. Hanrahan completely transformed after a rough start. He had a great game. He has the ability to play 10/12, I want to see him play 10, he would be like Madigan. He is very creative and he can run like greased lightning.)

by Guest Mon 04 Jun 2012, 7:51 pm

All I want for this tournament is for Wales not to suffer such a horrible defeat to NZ again. It was like 92-0 or something ych like that. Got the win over Fiji already, need a win over Samoa and a much better showing against NZ for us to take positives from this tournament.

To be fair, we're in a much better place this time around to compete with NZ, last time out they were mainly 18yr olds, not 20yrs olds for us, and 2 years at this age grade can make a big difference.

by PJHolybloke Mon 04 Jun 2012, 7:57 pm

It wont be a drubbing like that Dreamer, no chance.

by Guest Mon 04 Jun 2012, 7:59 pm

I didn't think that last time though PJ and then look what happened!

My poor ears have just been attacked by the voice of Cheryl Cole. Awful.

Depending on who the next act is, Springwatch will be turned on...

Shocked

It's Sir Cliff! Quick, where's the remote!!

by PJHolybloke Mon 04 Jun 2012, 8:06 pm

Shoot the FECKIN telly Dreamer!!!! Save yourself.

by Guest Mon 04 Jun 2012, 8:08 pm

I've changed the channel PJ, fear not, am safe!

by Glas a du Mon 04 Jun 2012, 8:11 pm

I'm maintaining my position of studied indifference to the whole shebang. Mrs G is selling hot dogs to hundreds of revellers up in the Castle. They are burning a witch at Midnight, or something...

by Guest Mon 04 Jun 2012, 8:12 pm

they've got a beacon at Carreg Cennen, ie?

I've quite enjoyed the celebrations really, tis amusing to hear the comments my Dad's been coming out with anyways Smile

by Breadvan Mon 04 Jun 2012, 8:13 pm

Cole n Cliff? Ye Gods, Musical torture...

by Gibson Mon 04 Jun 2012, 8:13 pm

Glas a du wrote:I'm maintaining my position of studied indifference to the whole shebang. Mrs G is selling hot dogs to hundreds of revellers up in the Castle. They are burning a witch at Midnight, or something...

Lovely stuff Glas.

Better make sure its not a Warlock they are burning up there.

by PJHolybloke Mon 04 Jun 2012, 8:14 pm

A quick request for help. Very Happy

If any of the regs into their music can do my stepson a favour I'd appreciate it.

Would you listen to this please and make some suggestions?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AUu4Je7dlgI&feature=relmfu

It's my stepson and his mate who have just recently got themselves semi-organised into a two-piece acoustic set-up.

They have about 7 songs they can play to a reasonable standard but are looking to put together a set of around 20 songs.

The question is, can anyone think of any tracks that are sort of contemporary, but will also suit their stripped back style of a guitar and a cajon?

Thanks in advance.

by Cari Mon 04 Jun 2012, 8:15 pm

Evening All. coffee

I'm watching a great film on Yesterday called Hope & Glory.

by Glas a du Mon 04 Jun 2012, 8:16 pm

That's it, a beacon.

by Gibson Mon 04 Jun 2012, 8:17 pm

They sound fantastic PJ!

Bit of Neil Young maybe bro?

by Glas a du Mon 04 Jun 2012, 8:17 pm

Has he watched his sister shaaging yet Cari?

by PJHolybloke Mon 04 Jun 2012, 8:17 pm

rugbydreamer wrote:I've changed the channel PJ, fear not, am safe!

Yeah, I may have over-reacted there, changing channel was the sensible choice. Proper grown-up you is. Very Happy

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