The Dew Drop Inn Virtual Antananarivo Arms, Madagascar

by Pete C (Kiwireddevil) Tue 10 Jul - 11:49

First topic message reminder :

Hello and welcome to the Antananarivo Arms 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 Madagascar, where 35,000 raucous fans recently watched the home side upset Namibia in a 110-point thriller.

The only rule in this pub is one of mutual respect for everyone in it, oh and no tampering with the pictures of the Madagascan team war dance, Japan/NRL-bound Sonny-Bill Williams, Bradley Wiggins and the prematurely-retired Mark Boucher above the bar.

Ale

Old Pub: https://www.606v2.com/t32066-the-dew-drop-inn-virtual-rugby-pub-oxford

by **rodders** Wed 11 Jul - 11:03

Rava wrote:
red_stag wrote:What date is Ulster v Munster?

14th Stag. I am looking at a room for you and me in Belfast at #35.00 for the night.

Thats pretty shrewd the way you left the currency ambiguous there Rava.... Smile

....

by Rava Wed 11 Jul - 11:05

Nah Rodders, the # (pound) key doesn't work on this keyboard Very Happy

by Rava Wed 11 Jul - 11:05

Stag. Room booked!!

by **rodders** Wed 11 Jul - 11:09

Rava wrote:Nah Rodders, the # (pound) key doesn't work on this keyboard

Oh I though maybe you were waiting to see the euro exchange rate before committing yourself..... Wink

by red_stag Wed 11 Jul - 11:11

Which hotel Rav?

by Rava Wed 11 Jul - 11:20

red_stag wrote:Which hotel Rav?

Premier Inn Cathedral Quarter. Nice area. Well away from where Notch resides!! ..... Run

by WillyGilly Wed 11 Jul - 11:26

Belfast has a cathedral quarter?

by Rava Wed 11 Jul - 11:30

Oh Yes Willie, Belfast has lots of quarters Rolling Eyes

Cue Mrs. P with a Sums lesson Whistle

by Pete C (Kiwireddevil) Wed 11 Jul - 11:36

Rava wrote:Kiwi how many teams are in your league? If you are beating the recent beaten finalists then maybe you will have to reassess your ambitions?

There's 8 teams in the league. The team we beat last week qualified 4th into the semis last season, but the top 3 teams all had their England players away at the Indoor World Champs semi-final week. And last night they had a couple of their better players away (granted they had an England rep filling in in the 1st half).

One of their fill-ins plays for my Thursday team (which is about 2 grades lower than my Tuesday one), and they played her at wing attack - she's a handy defender but I wouldn't put her anywhere near WA in C grade let alone A. That meant we were able to "spare" a mid-courter to help me zone mark the tall goal attack.

And lastly there was a wee rain shower in the 3rd quarter. We made less mistakes with the slippery ball than they did - their "throw high passes to the tall guy just over Kiwi's despairing jump" strategy doesn't work if the pass is too low, and if it's too high it goes out of court.

by red_stag Wed 11 Jul - 11:39

Rava wrote:
red_stag wrote:Which hotel Rav?

Premier Inn Cathedral Quarter. Nice area. Well away from where Notch resides!! .....

Thank phook for that. Full of stoodents and riff raff

by Luckless Pedestrian Wed 11 Jul - 11:42

So presumably Galway, Dublin and Cork each have a quarter of this cathedral too?

by red_stag Wed 11 Jul - 11:43

Why doesnt Limerick get a quarter

by **Notch** Wed 11 Jul - 11:46

Rava wrote:
red_stag wrote:Which hotel Rav?

Premier Inn Cathedral Quarter. Nice area. Well away from where Notch resides!! .....

Hah! Comedian. Smile

Yes, that is nice though. Plenty of nice pubs nearby though they'll fill up quickly on a Friday I suppose.

by Guest Wed 11 Jul - 11:54

Luckless Pedestrian wrote:Well if we can't beat Zebre first up, the omens aren't good for the rest of the season! Good to have a derby match nice and early though - Jason Tovey's first visit to the Parade with the Blues...

Bit naughty that we have Blues away over Christmas again. They do usually alternate. Not really an issue though.

Unfortunately, if Gibbo does come over in March, I will be away. I can however do my planned trip to Galway in January.

by red_stag Wed 11 Jul - 11:59

Rev, if your in Galway in January I'm around to meet up.

Rules are:

- Bare knuckles
- No surrunder
- No advanced SAS techniques

A pint or two after.

by Guest Wed 11 Jul - 12:08

I think we will Stag. Mrs too, though she won't be at the game, she'll be with her lady friend. Last Man Standing fighting and boozing then Wink

My mate text and said Munster away on his birthday weekend. I think it's a bit of a stretch to go for it so soon though. We'll see.

Looking at the derbies, they aren't doing the two over Christmas now, so I guess that's why we play the Blues away. We normally play Blues around Boxing Day and Scarlets near New Year. Looks like I get 7/8 league games in (subject to tasking) before my trip away, which with a few Amlin and LV games isn't a bad return. Definitely worth buying.

by Luckless Pedestrian Wed 11 Jul - 12:13

red_stag wrote:Why doesnt Limerick get a quarter

One quarter per province, Stag. I thought that was what 'Ireland's Call' was all about.

by Rava Wed 11 Jul - 12:14

Kiwireddevil wrote:
Rava wrote:Kiwi how many teams are in your league? If you are beating the recent beaten finalists then maybe you will have to reassess your ambitions?

There's 8 teams in the league. The team we beat last week qualified 4th into the semis last season, but the top 3 teams all had their England players away at the Indoor World Champs semi-final week. And last night they had a couple of their better players away (granted they had an England rep filling in in the 1st half).

One of their fill-ins plays for my Thursday team (which is about 2 grades lower than my Tuesday one), and they played her at wing attack - she's a handy defender but I wouldn't put her anywhere near WA in C grade let alone A. That meant we were able to "spare" a mid-courter to help me zone mark the tall goal attack.

And lastly there was a wee rain shower in the 3rd quarter. We made less mistakes with the slippery ball than they did - their "throw high passes to the tall guy just over Kiwi's despairing jump" strategy doesn't work if the pass is too low, and if it's too high it goes out of court.

So in reality you was lucky and even though you have achieved 50% target you will still struggle to get the other win? Wink

by **Biltong** Wed 11 Jul - 12:15

Kiwireddevil wrote:
Rava wrote:Kiwi how many teams are in your league? If you are beating the recent beaten finalists then maybe you will have to reassess your ambitions?

There's 8 teams in the league. The team we beat last week qualified 4th into the semis last season, but the top 3 teams all had their England players away at the Indoor World Champs semi-final week. And last night they had a couple of their better players away (granted they had an England rep filling in in the 1st half).

One of their fill-ins plays for my Thursday team (which is about 2 grades lower than my Tuesday one), and they played her at wing attack - she's a handy defender but I wouldn't put her anywhere near WA in C grade let alone A. That meant we were able to "spare" a mid-courter to help me zone mark the tall goal attack.

And lastly there was a wee rain shower in the 3rd quarter. We made less mistakes with the slippery ball than they did - their "throw high passes to the tall guy just over Kiwi's despairing jump" strategy doesn't work if the pass is too low, and if it's too high it goes out of court.

KIwi is this a mixed gender league?

Not sure how many are on the court at any given time, but like 3 male 3 female?

by red_stag Wed 11 Jul - 12:15

No probs Lucky. We'll take Corks one.

by Rava Wed 11 Jul - 12:16

Luckless Pedestrian wrote:
red_stag wrote:Why doesnt Limerick get a quarter

One quarter per province, Stag. I thought that was what 'Ireland's Call' was all about.

Ah! so Leinster will get the biggest quarter then Whistle

by Pete C (Kiwireddevil) Wed 11 Jul - 12:22

biltongbek wrote:
Kiwireddevil wrote:
Rava wrote:Kiwi how many teams are in your league? If you are beating the recent beaten finalists then maybe you will have to reassess your ambitions?

There's 8 teams in the league. The team we beat last week qualified 4th into the semis last season, but the top 3 teams all had their England players away at the Indoor World Champs semi-final week. And last night they had a couple of their better players away (granted they had an England rep filling in in the 1st half).

One of their fill-ins plays for my Thursday team (which is about 2 grades lower than my Tuesday one), and they played her at wing attack - she's a handy defender but I wouldn't put her anywhere near WA in C grade let alone A. That meant we were able to "spare" a mid-courter to help me zone mark the tall goal attack.

And lastly there was a wee rain shower in the 3rd quarter. We made less mistakes with the slippery ball than they did - their "throw high passes to the tall guy just over Kiwi's despairing jump" strategy doesn't work if the pass is too low, and if it's too high it goes out of court.

KIwi is this a mixed gender league?

Not sure how many are on the court at any given time, but like 3 male 3 female?

Yep, it's a mixed gender league, 3 men (or less) and 4 women (or more) on court. You're only allowed 1 male shooter (GA or GS) and 1 male circle defender (GD or GK).

Rava, there is one team of "scratch" players this season as 2 teams have merged so we're targetting them, and the team that won "B" grade last season aren't good enough to come up.

Last season we upset the defending champs, and lost by 2 goals to a team including 6 current/former England indoor reps. Most games we are competitive for 2 or 3 quarters, it's just that the better teams have that "changeup" 10 minute spell where we get blown away like we're Ireland playing NZ Wink

by Guest Wed 11 Jul - 12:27

Leinster up first for us. Eaaaaasy.

Although you know what, desptie moving back to the county that my region play in, I think I'm going to find it much harder to make it to matches, then when I lived away. How ridiculous is that??

by **Notch** Wed 11 Jul - 12:28

Rava wrote:
Luckless Pedestrian wrote:
red_stag wrote:Why doesnt Limerick get a quarter

One quarter per province, Stag. I thought that was what 'Ireland's Call' was all about.

Ah! so Leinster will get the biggest quarter then

Have you seen Connachts quarter? More like an eighth Smile

by Luckless Pedestrian Wed 11 Jul - 12:38

Dealing in eighths. That takes me back...

by AsLongAsBut100ofUs Wed 11 Jul - 12:47

Trip to Belfast for Warriors season opener sorted

by AsLongAsBut100ofUs Wed 11 Jul - 12:48

red_stag wrote:Rev, if your in Galway in January I'm around to meet up.

Rules are:

- Bare knuckles
- No surrunder
- No advanced SAS techniques

A pint or two after.

Aye, Rev can get the beers in while his missus duffs you up!

by **Notch** Wed 11 Jul - 12:52

AsLongAsBut100ofUs wrote:Trip to Belfast for Warriors season opener sorted

by Pete C (Kiwireddevil) Wed 11 Jul - 13:01

Luckless Pedestrian wrote:Dealing in eighths. That takes me back...

Having 5 of them is good. Having a 2nd 5 can be even better Wink

I'll get me coat Run

by prop_lyd Wed 11 Jul - 13:09

AsLongAsBut100ofUs wrote:
red_stag wrote:Rev, if your in Galway in January I'm around to meet up.

Rules are:

- Bare knuckles
- No surrunder
- No advanced SAS techniques

A pint or two after.
Aye, Rev can get the beers in while his missus duffs you up!

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by Luckless Pedestrian Wed 11 Jul - 13:11

Kiwireddevil wrote:
Luckless Pedestrian wrote:Dealing in eighths. That takes me back...

Having 5 of them is good. Having a 2nd 5 can be even better

I'll get me coat

by Rava Wed 11 Jul - 13:12

AsLongAsBut100ofUs wrote:Trip to Belfast for Warriors season opener sorted

Result!!

by PenfroPete Wed 11 Jul - 13:59

RIGHT . PAY ATTENTION YOU DRUNKEN BUMS !!!

All offers of accommodation are on a first come first served basis – apologies if I’ve left anyone out

RAVA, NOTCH, RODDERS, MRSP
7/8/9 Sep - Ospreys – you are invited to Tyrau Penfro
28/29/30 Sep – Snooze - we will probably be in Italy
26/27/28 Oct – Dragons - you are invited to Tyrau Penfro
30 Nov, 1/2 Dec – Scarlets - you are invited to Tyrau Penfro

MUNSTY, STAG
28/29/30 Sep – Ospreys – we will probably be in Italy
2/3/4 Nov - Snooze - you are invited to Tyrau Penfro
15/16/17 Feb – Scarlets - you are invited to Tyrau Penfro
19/20/21 Apr – Dragons - you are invited to Tyrau Penfro

GIBBO, MICKADO, HUGGY, SICKY T, PUMA
31 Aug, 1/2 Sep – Scarlets - you are invited to Tyrau Penfro (I will probably not go as it’s our (Sarries) first game of the season, but I’m sure herself would be going to the game)
2/3/4 Nov – Ospreys - you are invited to Tyrau Penfro
8/9/10 Feb – Snooze - you are invited to Tyrau Penfro (It is 6 Ns weekend though)
1/2/3 Mar – Dragons - you are invited to Tyrau Penfro (It is 6 Ns weekend though)

ASBO
7/8/9 Sep – Snooze v Edinburgh - you are invited to Tyrau Penfro
14/15/16 Sep – Ospreys v Warriors - you are invited to Tyrau Penfro
28/29/30 Sep – Dragons v Edinburgh - we will probably be in Italy
5/6/7 Oct – Snooze v Warriors - you are invited to Tyrau Penfro
15/16/17 Feb – Dragons v Warriors - you are invited to Tyrau Penfro
22/23/24 Feb – Ospreys v Edinburgh – we WILL definitely be in Italy Cool

1/2/3 Mar – Scarlets v Edinburgh - you are invited to Tyrau Penfro
12/13/14 Apr – Scarlets v Warriors - you are invited to Tyrau Penfro

You are also more than welcome to stay up for the Scarlets v Exeter game in the HEC, whenever it is

OK, AWAY GAMES –
OSPREYS
8/9/10 Feb – Ulster – 6 Nations weekend (again !!! furious

) so can’t see this being in runner
1/2/3 Mar – Munster – another 6 Nations weekend Crying or Very sad

3/4/5 May – Leinster – interesting, can’t see this happening as we’ll be over in Dublin for the HEC later in the month

SCARLETS
23/24/25 Nov – Munster – could be a runner. All offers of a tent at the bottom of the garden gratefully received
4/5/6 Jan – Ulster – sandwiched between Christmas & New Year and the 6 Nations, can’t see this being in runner Crying or Very sad

22/23/24 Feb – Leinster – yet another 6 Nations weekend, we’ll be in Italy Cool

by red_stag Wed 11 Jul - 14:11

Penfro - there is a spare room at my apartment and I have no doubt Munstys is available too. Would be great to see you (and indeed Glas and Dreamer too) over for the Scarlets.

by Guest Wed 11 Jul - 14:14

AsLongAsBut100ofUs wrote:
red_stag wrote:Rev, if your in Galway in January I'm around to meet up.

Rules are:

- Bare knuckles
- No surrunder
- No advanced SAS techniques

A pint or two after.
Aye, Rev can get the beers in while his missus duffs you up!

She's annoyed how he picks on me too. Feisty Jock that she is, can spark him out and I'll go for the trusty kick and run Wink

by Rava Wed 11 Jul - 14:18

PenfroPete wrote:RIGHT . PAY ATTENTION YOU DRUNKEN BUMS !!!

All offers of accommodation are on a first come first served basis – apologies if I’ve left anyone out

RAVA, NOTCH, RODDERS, MRSP
7/8/9 Sep - Ospreys – you are invited to Tyrau Penfro
28/29/30 Sep – Snooze - we will probably be in Italy
26/27/28 Oct – Dragons - you are invited to Tyrau Penfro
30 Nov, 1/2 Dec – Scarlets - you are invited to Tyrau Penfro

MUNSTY, STAG
28/29/30 Sep – Ospreys – we will probably be in Italy
2/3/4 Nov - Snooze - you are invited to Tyrau Penfro
15/16/17 Feb – Scarlets - you are invited to Tyrau Penfro
19/20/21 Apr – Dragons - you are invited to Tyrau Penfro

GIBBO, MICKADO, HUGGY, SICKY T, PUMA
31 Aug, 1/2 Sep – Scarlets - you are invited to Tyrau Penfro (I will probably not go as it’s our (Sarries) first game of the season, but I’m sure herself would be going to the game)
2/3/4 Nov – Ospreys - you are invited to Tyrau Penfro
8/9/10 Feb – Snooze - you are invited to Tyrau Penfro (It is 6 Ns weekend though)
1/2/3 Mar – Dragons - you are invited to Tyrau Penfro (It is 6 Ns weekend though)

ASBO
7/8/9 Sep – Snooze v Edinburgh - you are invited to Tyrau Penfro
14/15/16 Sep – Ospreys v Warriors - you are invited to Tyrau Penfro
28/29/30 Sep – Dragons v Edinburgh - we will probably be in Italy
5/6/7 Oct – Snooze v Warriors - you are invited to Tyrau Penfro
15/16/17 Feb – Dragons v Warriors - you are invited to Tyrau Penfro
22/23/24 Feb – Ospreys v Edinburgh – we WILL definitely be in Italy
1/2/3 Mar – Scarlets v Edinburgh - you are invited to Tyrau Penfro
12/13/14 Apr – Scarlets v Warriors - you are invited to Tyrau Penfro

You are also more than welcome to stay up for the Scarlets v Exeter game in the HEC, whenever it is

OK, AWAY GAMES –
OSPREYS
8/9/10 Feb – Ulster – 6 Nations weekend (again !!! ) so can’t see this being in runner
1/2/3 Mar – Munster – another 6 Nations weekend
3/4/5 May – Leinster – interesting, can’t see this happening as we’ll be over in Dublin for the HEC later in the month

SCARLETS
23/24/25 Nov – Munster – could be a runner. All offers of a tent at the bottom of the garden gratefully received
4/5/6 Jan – Ulster – sandwiched between Christmas & New Year and the 6 Nations, can’t see this being in runner
22/23/24 Feb – Leinster – yet another 6 Nations weekend, we’ll be in Italy

Penfro, you are a star king

Pity about the Belfast dates Sad

I'll have a look at the Ulster away list and get back to you Hug

by **rodders** Wed 11 Jul - 14:20

Why thank you Penfro

....it goes without saying you are all welcome at castlerodders if you fancy watching City of Derry RFC or Londonderry YMCA RFC play..... Smile

......

May end up missing a chunk of the 1st half of the season as the prospect of going to the states with work has reared its ugly head again Sad

...hopefully will know soon... but will happily catch up with anyone who wishes for a guinness

in Belshaft over the winter period if I'm around..... Cool

by Guest Wed 11 Jul - 14:26

Right, I really am actually going to have to pass my driving test if I'm stuck back at home longer than I want to be. Otherwise I won't get to watch any live rugby*. Arse.

*note to self, you will also need to buy a car.

by AsLongAsBut100ofUs Wed 11 Jul - 14:33

PenfroPete wrote:
ASBO
7/8/9 Sep – Snooze v Edinburgh - you are invited to Tyrau Penfro
14/15/16 Sep – Ospreys v Warriors - you are invited to Tyrau Penfro
28/29/30 Sep – Dragons v Edinburgh - we will probably be in Italy
5/6/7 Oct – Snooze v Warriors - you are invited to Tyrau Penfro
15/16/17 Feb – Dragons v Warriors - you are invited to Tyrau Penfro
22/23/24 Feb – Ospreys v Edinburgh – we WILL definitely be in Italy
1/2/3 Mar – Scarlets v Edinburgh - you are invited to Tyrau Penfro
12/13/14 Apr – Scarlets v Warriors - you are invited to Tyrau Penfro

You are also more than welcome to stay up for the Scarlets v Exeter game in the HEC, whenever it is

Will likely take you up on this one, many thanks (and obviously, goes without saying, the accommodation offer is reciprocated (along with Shovey and Glas) for the return)

by **Notch** Wed 11 Jul - 14:35

Penfro, such a shame you won't be able to make either of those away matches in Belfast. I'm not sure about away matches at all next season. I'm in no position to book or confirm anything. Just have to see what kind of situation I'm in in even a few weeks from now.

by Guest Wed 11 Jul - 14:43

Assuming the Dragons won't play the same day as the Scarlets play the Chiefs, I reckon I'll head down to Sandy for that too. Have to wait for the dates first before I confirm though.

by AsLongAsBut100ofUs Wed 11 Jul - 14:47

Risca Rev wrote:Assuming the Dragons won't play the same day as the Scarlets play the Chiefs, I reckon I'll head down to Sandy for that too. Have to wait for the dates first before I confirm though.

Good man, supporting Chief

obviously! Accommodation offer extends to you and the StaggyBasher too

by Guest Wed 11 Jul - 14:48

You know me As. I'd make a better Indian than a cyclops Wink

by AsLongAsBut100ofUs Wed 11 Jul - 14:49

by prop_lyd Wed 11 Jul - 14:51

Where's my invite Penfro??!! Wink

by Pete C (Kiwireddevil) Wed 11 Jul - 15:46

A mate's just given me a free ticket to Hard Rock Calling in Hyde ~~Park~~ Mudpit on Friday

Some Aussie rock with Cold Chisel, followed by Iggy Pop and Stooges, and Soundgarden

Yahoo

by Luckless Pedestrian Wed 11 Jul - 15:47

You jammy dodger, Kiwi! I'd love to see the Stooges live.

by PenfroPete Wed 11 Jul - 15:48

There you go Prop - HAPPY DAZE

by prop_lyd Wed 11 Jul - 15:53

That'll do me nicely!! cider

by Pete C (Kiwireddevil) Wed 11 Jul - 15:55

For the jukebox
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3mbBbFH9fAg

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