The Dew Drop Inn Virtual Rugby Pub, Sea of Tranquility, Luna

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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 its way to the Moon, in honour of the late Neil Armstrong. One small step for man ...

The only rule in this pub is one of mutual respect for everyone in it, oh and no tampering with the pictures of Lance Armstrong in yellow, Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin moonwalking, or the shot of Joe Ansbro breaking the line.



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38 - 13 with six minutes to go.

...and as I typed that Fenby scores again.

43 - 13.

Hi Lucky

Hi Cari, how's things with you?

Liam Williams (Andrew Trimble's Welsh doppleganger) is MOTM.

Well done Scarlets suck it up...I think the HC matches will be a lot tougher...

45 - 13 with 2.5 minutes to go.

All right Lucky. Crap start to my rugby season, but it'll get better. Did you go to RP last night? Good win for the Dragons.

I did - great first half, considering Zebre had most of the ball, then a bit of a crap second half when we should have really put them away. But I'm relieved more than anything, I didn't know what to expect from Zebre and after the way we ended last season, I was worried we might come unstuck.

There were loads of gnats there last night. I thought I'd share that with you.

Madigan in with Leinster's second try on the 80th minute.

45 - 20 FT.

Luckless Pedestrian wrote:

There were loads of gnats there last night. I thought I'd share that with you.

Glad I wasn't there then. I usually get bitten to feck as it is!

I kept feeling them land on me, but they didn't bite. Maybe they just wanted somewhere warm to stand.

What a turnover and try from Ed

Oooh God, please tell me when Dreamer and Glas get in. I'll be in de Snug. Hiding. After a hiding.

Gibson wrote:

Cari wrote:Tavis Knoyle being a pain in Leinster's orse. He's having a good game so far.

He is Cari. I remember Penfro and you pointing him out to me, 2 years back. Ye weren't wrong.

I may not have mentioned it in here, but I also felt Knoyle was one to watch a couple of years back. Terrific scrum half. Rhys Webb at the Os too.

Commisserations gibbo

Congrats dreamer, Glas & Mrs Penfro.

He really reminded me how good a player he is tonight. He's been out for so long that, in my head, he was just Mike Phillips Mark II; but he's much sharper than Mike Phillips is.

Keatley

Quite an enjoyable first half of rugby there.

This 5 second rule could just be the making of Munster. I am also liking this Downey and Laulala centre partnership.

Evening pub.

My eyes have been offended today, £26 and the best thing about the game was a feckin punch-up.

About the only positive was that Bath would've lost that game last season.

Ooooon the other hand, WTF happened at Twickenham? I was checking in via the phone and Quins were getting pumped - I stopped looking at about 30-odd to 13 and Quins nick it by 2 points!!

Oh, and well played Scarlets Unlucky there Gibmeister, Leinster lose AND you've got to go to work on Monday Bad times.

MBTGOG wrote:Quite an enjoyable first half of rugby there.

This 5 second rule could just be the making of Munster. I am also liking this Downey and Laulala centre partnership.

Laulala has been brilliant and Downey has been very solid. Cracking match

Back from Lansdowne for half time, nice try and good scoreline as we seemed to have been under the cosh. Pathetic defending for Visser's second try to be honest. Took it well but one turnover shouldn't have happened and two the tackling was diabolical.


Also what the feic happened to Leinster? It was a decent side with pretty decent experience out there I thought?

Mon Munster!

Downey was excellent in the build up to the try. It was his line bust and off load to Howlett which set up the momentum. He's also offering us that solid truck it up option we've been lacking.

Early penalty puts Munster up 13-10.

Casey Laulala is gifted, simple as that. He mesmerises defences and I don't know how he does it.

PJHolybloke wrote:Evening pub.

My eyes have been offended today, £26 and the best thing about the game was a feckin punch-up.

About the only positive was that Bath would've lost that game last season.

Ooooon the other hand, WTF happened at Twickenham? I was checking in via the phone and Quins were getting pumped - I stopped looking at about 30-odd to 13 and Quins nick it by 2 points!!

Oh, and well played Scarlets Unlucky there Gibmeister, Leinster lose AND you've got to go to work on Monday Bad times.

Ha! The 2nd bit is the one Im so looking forward to, PJ. It' ll be like me 1st day back at school. I hope I dont pish meself. Again.

Ooh man, just remembered. Mrs Penfron will be in too and will be full of smugly smugness... Ah fair dues.

Downey showed he can be more than a bosh merchant for that try sensational hands. Laulala is talented no doubt, he is the victim of Conrad Smith being simply a God for the Kiwis.


Also got a text off someone while at the game. Apparently hurling was described by the Americans as "A cross between lacrosse and second degree manslaughter". A bit patronising but hilarious

Edinburgh really having a go here. Visser is essential.

Hey! Is that Stag reffin?

Offside ref! Every time!

Luckless Pedestrian wrote:He really reminded me how good a player he is tonight. He's been out for so long that, in my head, he was just Mike Phillips Mark II; but he's much sharper than Mike Phillips is.

+1

Ditto Laulala. Another player I like to watch. Equally adept at beating players on the inside and outside. He seems to be able to watch which side the defender plants his foot (while shaping a pass) and then goes for the weaker side defensively. Great spatial awareness.

Hey my lovelies. I asked should I play last week cos of my Bro's wedding. A, I played, B, we won 48-0, C, I scored a try and D I had man of the match and a £25 reward. Walking on air right now.

Sorry to interrupt. Well played Scarlets. I saw a bit. Looked very tasty in attack again.

I love you goys.

They don't know which way he's going to go, do they? He sort of half-pauses and the defenders freeze, stand off him.

Proud of you my big Rev! <3

What a try for Luke O'Dea. Off a Downey off load. Well finished as well.

Oh yes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Lovely score, Downey again at the heart of it, was a simple score but effective. O'Dea has a great knack for getting to the line. Great pace and good feet/, ran a superb line there. Munster looking decent at the moment, good few mistakes but for a first game of the year after a terrible pre-season it's a solid start. 20 left so not all said and done.

Brilliant try by O'Dea. New Munster lookin well sexshy.

This cant be right.

Well played Rev, you're a backrow player right. Should be all over the park on the shoulder of the backs if you're doing your job right. Judging from the try I say you did

Good work, Rev!

Risca Rev wrote:Hey my lovelies. I asked should I play last week cos of my Bro's wedding. A, I played, B, we won 48-0, C, I scored a try and D I had man of the match and a £25 reward. Walking on air right now.

Sorry to interrupt. Well played Scarlets. I saw a bit. Looked very tasty in attack again.

I love you goys.

You Hero. Its bad enough you bein so sexy an ting. But Seren Y Gem as well? Feic roysh off!

Right, just in, have I missed anything?

Excited by this new centre partnership I've got to say.

I'm delighted O'Dea is doing so well. He was on my brother's team all the way through the age groups from when he moved over to Ireland. His try scoring record is really quite impressive.

Rev.

5 tries for Munster in around 10 games I think for O'Dea. That is groin-grabbingly good. More rounded than Zebo and don't be surprised if he could get in ahead of him. Zebo may provide more in some areas but O'Dea provides solid play in all areas. I think he could nab the full back spot too, if they decide to play him there.

Glas a du wrote:Right, just in, have I missed anything?

They played a game of rugby in the retail park in Llareggub. They showed it on telly. It was great when the crowd started singing their native gibberish.

Yeah, I'd agree. I think he still needs more game time before he goes to full back. Developing well on the wing. It depends a lot on how things go with Felix Jones.

I am hoping that Penney can get the best out of Zebo. Use some more of his wider range of skills which were limited by the last coaching staff somewhat.

Brilliant hat-trick by Visser! Just how much is that Clog worth?

He's a try-scoring machine.

Glas a du wrote:Right, just in, have I missed anything?

Feic off yer Honourship, your money is not welcome here. This bar is for losers only.

Wow, feeling really nervous here. What a cracking game this has been.

We look out on our feet. That is not a good sign. Also Visser is superb, Scotland might actually score some tries with him in their team!

The PRO12 Rocks!

Will Visser get 4?

Rev- nice one!


Leinster regs

Just about made it out of that with the win. Fantastic way to start the new season.

Well Dreamer... enjoy that a bit pal?

Ye were ruthless in all facets. Leinster-esque in fact. No mercy. Great to watch, but hard to take.

Ye feicin mullered us!

Well done Munster. Showed great character at the end there. The transition has started. Edinburgh really are a growing team also. No mugs.