The Dew Drop Inn Virtual Rugby Pub, Oxford

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Hello 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 Oxford - the new location for newly promoted London Welsh.

The only rule in this pub is one of mutual respect for everyone in it, oh and no tampering with the montage of pictures of Lyn Jones above the bar.




Old Pub: https://www.606v2.com/t31486-the-dew-drop-inn-virtual-rugby-pub-beal-feirste

I got 12.... 4,10 and 14 wrong.

Speaking of '14' it was -14 last night in Charlotte Pass. Ff-freezing!

3-all Reds - Highlanders. 10 mins in.

To be fair to the lads doing it now, a few of the answers were revealed on here



Micko, still doesn't change the fact that you're a West Brit. Dubs didn't want to change things until the rebels were killed in 1916

Jeepers, I got 15 out of 15. Admittedly 3 of my answers were complete guesses but hey, sign me up as a superbrit

I didn't even study British or Irish history by the way, it was ancient Greek and Roman for me.

Thomond wrote:To be fair to the lads doing it now, a few of the answers were revealed on here



Micko, still doesn't change the fact that you're a West Brit. Dubs didn't want to change things until the rebels were killed in 1916

It would appear i was born nearly 70 years after that T.

Spoiler:

Micko when you win another 25 hurling championships, give us a buzz.

AsLongAsBut100ofUs wrote:I'll be downloading that one, Pete, great match - keeps you in the hunt?

Still need to win next week to be sure of a playoff unless the Reds and Sharks both lose this weekend to end their runs, but it's in our own hands.

The Red' strip vs the Highlanders is awful. Red jersey with maroon, brown and white aboriginal art on chest and back. Looks a bit like Quade's thrown up on his after a night out. 3-3 after 20

I quite like that jersey, but then I'm a sucker for that kind of stuff (indigenous art)

Thomond wrote:Micko when you win another 25 hurling championships, give us a buzz.

You coul be put back in yourr box this Summer Micko. If teams play disciplined against you, ye look in trouble. Do Dublin have the panel other teams do? It's also incredibly hard to retain Same. I think everyone knows how to get at Connolly too. Honestly GAA players are possibly the thickest sportsmen I have ever seen on the field

Everyone will up their game when they play the All Ireland champs, sure didn’t Mayo beat the champs last year.

As with every season you can’t tell who’s looking like serious contenders until the provincial champs are done, after that, get a handy draw and you could be laughing.

They did, shoite tactics were at fault, and an all round poor performance. A few teams look good, you can tell a bit from the provincial side of things, like Cork beat Kerry comfortably playing in first gear and Dublin can win whilst playing shoite. Ulster seems to be up in the air. No one outstanding county.

Was a shock to hear that Roscommon beat Armagh, maybe they'll be looking to get McGeeney back, sure he might even bring Seanie Johnson with him

I wasn't born back then but I wonder was theere similar outrage when Larry Tompkins and Shay Fahy lined out for Cork despite being from and playing football in Kildare? Slightly different circumstances admittedly but still.

The controversy isn't over the transfer though, they happen (Vinny Murphy playing hurling for Kerry!!) but it's about how they went about it, McGeeney having the ear of the GPA, the 45 second stint for Choill Dubh etc.

It's a bit of both really Mick. I don't think people mind players transferring to smaller counties due to work or whatever but this almost seems like he is doing it just to try and win something (Dublin have a few non Dubs in their hurling panel or they used to when they were weaker). The manner they have gone about it is also a bit of a joke admittedly.

Well that's true, there's an element of glory hunting there, but to be fair he didn't move to Straffan just to play for Kildare.

I suppose, the main problem is he is moving to a stronger county, if he worked in Leitrim and played for them I doubt we would be hearing much about it.

Would this interest any Irish posters (or Hobo even with his training background)?: http://www.leinsterrugby.ie/newsroom/10113.php?

Very interesting As, but not my area of expertise!

If they need a programmer though, i'm there!

Mick, I thought you didn't know anything about programming

Programming my UPC box is tricky enough!

I programmed an automated BOM configurator, which has been deployed globally and used to cut the manual processing time of Bills of Materials in half. But yeah, i know nout else about it.

I was only going on the thoughts of a poster on the forum. You know I love you Mick, but in a totally manly way.


Great news for Cork City FC anyway, playing a Man Utd XI in the Cross in a few weeks time. Tickets reasonably priced and even though it will be all academy fellas (there are some handy Irish lads) it will draw a big crowd mainly because it's United. On top of games agaisnt Watford and Blackburn this year, the PR department are doign a "Leinster" on it.

AsLongAsBut100ofUs wrote:Would this interest any Irish posters (or Hobo even with his training background)?: http://www.leinsterrugby.ie/newsroom/10113.php?

Thats quite interesting isn't it. Seems like something Prop would be ideal for.

How's the car going, Stag?

Still humming along fine. I gave it what I thought was a bad scratch trying to park it a few weeks back. Turned out to be a very small nick to the paintwork. Overall quite happy.

I asked because I've finally got around to buying roadside assistance cover for the Micra. I paid £92 for a year's cover, which I can live with.

Thomond wrote:You coul be put back in yourr box this Summer Micko. If teams play disciplined against you, ye look in trouble. Do Dublin have the panel other teams do? It's also incredibly hard to retain Same. I think everyone knows how to get at Connolly too. Honestly GAA players are possibly the thickest sportsmen I have ever seen on the field

Thomond, as a Dub fan agree completely Connolly is as thick as a plank and a liability too - a red card waiting to happen. We were bluddy lucky to get past Wexford - more their incompetence in the secind half than any brilliance on part of Dubs. Can't remember the Brogans playing worse - at least Bernard made the pass for McManamon's goals - otherwise he's was dire. Can't work why that blondie lad for Wexford who couldn't miss in the first half couldn't hit a barn door in the second half.

Afraid don't have high hopes for Dubs this year - hard to see past Cork.

Bookies are offering a 12 point spread for Clare on Sunday - might be worth a modest punt.

Oh and Stone Roses were immense in the Phoenix last night.

Gibbo, you manage to get Paul Simon tickets for Amsterdam gig

Just saw the last five of the Saders game. Sonny Bill probably blew a great chance at the end to play a part putting his winger in. Wonder if he struggled to shift his hands, so had to take it in.

Afternoon all by the way. Just back in Wales for the first time in weeks.

Afternoon Rev, the weather was great here til you turned up!

Awright, Rev, good to be back? Just downloading that game now as only caught bits and pieces live.

Gents, first one of the weekend?:

20mins and I'll be joining you As!!

That should do me!!

I'd love a pint with you lads, but I'm on standby and I decided to have a week's rest anyway.

I bet the weather was lovely Lucky aye

red_stag wrote:

AsLongAsBut100ofUs wrote:Would this interest any Irish posters (or Hobo even with his training background)?: http://www.leinsterrugby.ie/newsroom/10113.php?

Thats quite interesting isn't it. Seems like something Prop would be ideal for.

That is hugley tempting to stick an application form in for!! May have a ponder over that!!

prop_lyd wrote:20mins and I'll be joining you As!!

That should do me!!

Right, fixed that for you - we all know you're not good on the Tricky!!

I'm on the blackthorn and the french cidre tonight so don't worry about me!!!!

Can I nick one of those please As?

Another productive day today but my head is now.

Been and had a chat with an accountant in the village this afternoon. Very helpful fella All the stuff from the council's environmental health department arrived today so I'm ploughing through that.

Ulster bank have finally debited my account. They still owe me £4.83 though and I want every penny of it.

Good news Willy....drinks on you!!!!

Afternoon pub. Anyone following the tennis? Murray going well so far.

Tsonga's not quite himself either, Zander. But that's not Murray's problem!

And he takes the second set.

Oooh jo breaks immediately in murrays first service game of the third set. This ain't over yet!

In other news it's national kissing day today. That's my chat up line for tonight sorted!

The cameras have cut to Cliff 3 times in this set. How long before they invite him into the studio to give his take on the match.

Afternoon All. Sorry can't stop.

Swanny PM for you

At least they've got the roof now, so they won't ask him to sing.

Does Murray have the bottle? Great player, but does he believe?

Roof takes half an over to get ready lucky don't jinx it!

Let's go Jo. Put that Scot in his box and kill the hype. RF for 17 and counting.

Ah leave poor aul Cliff alone. Man's a ligind. Just wish he'd come out.

Got myself a cryin', talkin', sleepin', walkin', lyin, live-in' doll.