The Zone Virtual Sports Bar, Hamilton.

by **Biltong** Tue 24 Jul - 17:04

First topic message reminder :

Hello and welcome to the Zone Sports Bar, 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.

This week the pub has set up in Sky City Hamilton, where the Crusaders take on the Chiefs in the Super XV semi final.

The only rule in this pub is one of mutual respect for everyone in it, oh and no tampering with the pictures of Bradley Wiggins, Ernie Els, Irene van Dyk, Sonny Bill Williams and his newly capped All Black team mate Sam Cane.

Ale

Previous pub. https://www.606v2.com/t32740-the-dew-drop-inn-virtual-rugby-pub-bridgend

by Rava Sat 28 Jul - 9:22

rugbydreamer wrote:Rava, T - have edited my posts, you are both of course correct

by Thomond Sat 28 Jul - 9:24

I feel for Ali having to do this, of course it is a great honour but he seems to be in a terrible condition, this will be pretty tough for a person with his illness especially given how severe his is.

by Rava Sat 28 Jul - 9:24

Feicin love it if it was Ovett Laugh

by PJHolybloke Sat 28 Jul - 9:24

Rava wrote:IT IS NOT ABOUT WINNING IT IS ABOUT TAKING PART.

My orse!

Winning is everything.

Redgrave is the greatest British Olympian... but I think Beckham has a part to make him less sulk-sulk...

Who feckin cares - get it on!

by Gibson Sat 28 Jul - 9:25

Yo! Redgrave.

by Guest Sat 28 Jul - 9:25

Rava, that would be brilliant!

A Sir Steve! I LOVE HIM.

by Rava Sat 28 Jul - 9:26

Will Redgrave light the cauldron though?

Wheres Dame Mary?

by **Pal Joey** Sat 28 Jul - 9:26

He'll hand it over though to.....

by **rodders** Sat 28 Jul - 9:27

Gees that chancer Redgrave! Fiec stick me in the coxless 4 and I'll get 5 golds as well!

What about Bannister, Christie, Thompson or Tiger Tim?!

by Guest Sat 28 Jul - 9:27

Am telling you, the little copper petals will be lit somehow by British Olympic champions...

Perhaps not like but that would be amazing, we have too many great ones to choose from!

by Thomond Sat 28 Jul - 9:28

I think that oath is a bit odd. You know at least one person gets caught for drugs during the tournament. 9 have been caught already!

by **Pal Joey** Sat 28 Jul - 9:28

Hope it is Roger Bannister.

by **Pal Joey** Sat 28 Jul - 9:30

Thomond wrote:I think that oath is a bit odd. You know at least one person gets caught for drugs during the tournament. 9 have been caught already!

They can only 'try' to uphold the Olympic oath though.

Fortunately or unfortunately (depending on your opinions) Thomond - this is what the Games is all about.

There will always be killjoys with valid reasons against all this type of self congratulatory fanfare - but what would you prefer?
We had all the skeptics saying the same things before, during and after our Games. They are still going on about it 12 years after the event. They are free to voice their opinion but for me they were/are kind of boring and repetitive. I'd still give them the time of day if they asked me though.

True... there will always be very large cracks being papered over (like Beijing, Sydney, etc) but I still believe even that can help us (when we question this or that aspect of the presentation) but it can also make a change to a country's perception of itself and that is a good thing.

Share the Spirit but never forget the big picture. That's my take on it all.

by Rava Sat 28 Jul - 9:30

by Gibson Sat 28 Jul - 9:31

Thats a brilliant idea. Its all about de youff.

by **rodders** Sat 28 Jul - 9:32

for all my London based friends, actually guinness

all round!

by Rava Sat 28 Jul - 9:32

It has to be Daley!!

by **rodders** Sat 28 Jul - 9:33

Gibson wrote:Thats a brilliant idea. Its all about de youff.

I hope the IRFU are watching... Whistle

by Thomond Sat 28 Jul - 9:33

For Rav, hope eveything's alright man. Apologies.

Ale

Rest of youse can get ratassed too. It's the closet thing the Irish will get ot a home games. Dutchies could settle for one in Germany but I don't think they will like that very much.

Agree LB, probably took a bit of cynics view on it. Olympics are a great event, you become an expert on events you don't look at for 47 months.
Interesting to see things you don't have interest in.

by Gibson Sat 28 Jul - 9:33

Linebreaker wrote:
Thomond wrote:I think that oath is a bit odd. You know at least one person gets caught for drugs during the tournament. 9 have been caught already!

They can only 'try' to uphold the Olympic oath though.

Fortunately or unfortunately (depending on your opinions) Thomond - this is what the Games is all about.

There will always be killjoys with valid reasons against all this type of self congratulatory fanfare - but what would you prefer?
We had all the skeptics saying the same things before, during and after our Games. They are still going on about it 12 years after the event. They are free to voice their opinion but for me they were/are kind of boring and repetitive. I'd still give them the time of day if they asked me though.

True... there will always be very large cracks being papered over (like Beijing, Sydney, etc) but I still believe even that can help us (when we question this or that aspect of the presentation) but it can also make a change to a country's perception of itself and that is a good thing.

Share the Spirit but never forget the big picture. That's my take on it all.

We will never reach perfection. We are Human. But we should always strive for it. And for each other.
I think it will be a fairer games than most. Unlike some others.

by Gibson Sat 28 Jul - 9:34

I hope its Daley! Or Mary Peters!

by Thomond Sat 28 Jul - 9:34

It's the kids!

by **Pal Joey** Sat 28 Jul - 9:36

yeah Gibbo. Dublin could hold them but Cork? Wink

Thom... of course you'd do a great job and lift the bar even higher. Hug

by Rava Sat 28 Jul - 9:36

I am inspired. This has been just fantastic.
So it is the youth. Simply superb!

by Guest Sat 28 Jul - 9:36

ah fair dos, we really did have too many great Olympians to pick just one.

Ah that flame is amazing!! that's just so clever clap

by Gibson Sat 28 Jul - 9:36

Its just the kids. What a turn-around.

That's beautiful. Just beautiful. Class.

by **rodders** Sat 28 Jul - 9:37

brilliant! Not happy with aspects of the earlier ceremony but that was class.

Delighted for the youngters. I hope its a great Olympics!

Pink Floyd!! Yahoo

by **Pal Joey** Sat 28 Jul - 9:38

Pink Floyd... saving the best for last. Very Happy

by Thomond Sat 28 Jul - 9:38

That was incredibly well done. Ali's was inspiring in a different way but that was senastional. Well done to whoever was incharge of that prevented a war betweeen Redgrave and Thompson followers. I think this might have been better than Beijing...... End was anyway!

London baby.

by Gibson Sat 28 Jul - 9:38

There ya go Rodders. Floyd for ya. Happy now bud? Ale

Its begun. Well done London. Be proud.

by Guest Sat 28 Jul - 9:39

I've loved all of this, every second...

oh bugger spoke to soon, Sir Paul, ych. Ah well, can't get everything perfect I guess!

by **rodders** Sat 28 Jul - 9:39

Thom you are all class man guinness

by Guest Sat 28 Jul - 9:40

ah so this is why he didn't play Hey Jude at the Jubilee....

by Thomond Sat 28 Jul - 9:40

Anyone know what time this is ending, I'm bait!

by **Pal Joey** Sat 28 Jul - 9:40

He looks about 25. Run

by Gibson Sat 28 Jul - 9:40

McCartney. He's getting like Cliff Bwitchards. Bless im.

by Rava Sat 28 Jul - 9:41

rugbydreamer wrote:ah fair dos, we really did have too many great Olympians to pick just one.

Ah that flame is amazing!! that's just so clever

rodders wrote: brilliant! Not happy with aspects of the earlier ceremony but that was class.

Delighted for the youngters. I hope its a great Olympics!

Pink Floyd!!

Thomond wrote:That was incredibly well done. Ali's was inspiring in a different way but that was senastional. Well done to whoever was incharge of that prevented a war betweeen Redgrave and Thompson followers. I think this might have been better than Beijing...... End was anyway!

London baby.

by **rodders** Sat 28 Jul - 9:42

Gibson wrote:There ya go Rodders. Floyd for ya. Happy now bud?

Gibbo if I had a say man, you billser and Rav would be lighting that flame guinness

by Guest Sat 28 Jul - 9:42

He just can't sing anymore Gibbo, great song, but ah they should have got someone else to sing.

Anyways, amswer cysgu for me got to get up super early to make my way up to Aberystwyth for the weekend, haven't been there for 2 or so years, twill be a bit like going home, can't wait Very Happy

to pawb.

by Thomond Sat 28 Jul - 9:43

Rodders, it's not smart to put two flammable object near a flame.

by **Pal Joey** Sat 28 Jul - 9:45

I hope the North Koreans are singing along to Hey Jude... we gotta break the baaastards down and open their eyes to our kulcha. Bring 'em into the fold however long it takes.
(My overly optimistic and idealistic comment of the decade)

by Gibson Sat 28 Jul - 9:46

Its a great chorus and song, to get them all going together. Have to say.

Ah shucks Rodders. We love you too.

We'll light one up in Dublin, in May. Big, ginormous, Pub Spliff.

by Gibson Sat 28 Jul - 9:47

Thomond wrote:Rodders, it's not smart to put two flammable object near a flame.

True.

by Gibson Sat 28 Jul - 9:48

And Thomond, you HAVE to be there bro. NO excuses roysh? Let's ALL meet up in May. Make it the best Tour ever.

Ive just been inspired. Sad

by **Pal Joey** Sat 28 Jul - 9:49

Now's that funny quiet bit before the first heats start... even though some events have already begun.

Thanks Greece, France and GB! Ale

by Rava Sat 28 Jul - 9:49

Gary Lineker vomit

by Thomond Sat 28 Jul - 9:50

Don't think so but you never know. I've offended a few in here I'd say tonight.

Sin é didn't do too much today wouln't be a proper day on here without a Munsterman causing some controversy.

Nicholas Roche and Dan Martin for medals in the cycling!

by Rava Sat 28 Jul - 9:51

I wonder how many of the 150k condoms will be left tomorrow morning censored

by **rodders** Sat 28 Jul - 9:51

Before the 2013/2014 season is out I'm buying everyone in the pub tonight a guinness

. FACT.

by Rava Sat 28 Jul - 9:54

The Chiefs v Crusaders Semi-Final repeated on Sky Sports 2.

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