The Corso Marauders Dew Drop Inn Virtual Rugby Pub, Amsterdam

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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 Amsterdam in honour of original publican Gibson who is finally back in gainful employment. 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 former Corso Marauder Lawrence Dallaglio or young ice hockey prize winner (thanks to the v2ers) Chris Boyd.



Old pub https://www.606v2.com/t34157p950-the-dew-drop-inn-virtual-rugby-pub-sea-of-tranquility-luna#1518392

Spoiler:

Was thinking that myself Pete. Spoiled for choice

I know a certain bullish bookmaker paid out on Bradley Wiggans when he won the tour, wouldnt be so sure of it now

Well lucky he has instilled some sort of belief that none of his other coaches could and deserves a shed load of credit for it.

I think a lot of it has to do with his approach to slams and how he adapted Andy to it, just hope he can get him.to win Wimbledon now

I'm torn now though, I really liked Andy because he was the plucky Scot who always lost the big one, what happens now??

I think Tom Fordyce hits the nail on the head in his article on the Beeb, about how Lendl doesn't feed Andy's aggression/temper tantrums when he has them. He's the only coach Andy's ever had who literally doesn't react. Doesn't smile, doesn't shout...nothing. So I think that keeps Andy on track to just get back to the job in hand instead of indulging him, if that makes sense.

Hoog - he's the plucky Scot who's now winning, you've followed him on his 'journey' (I hate that word), and now you get to sit back and enjoy the success.

Ozzy3213 wrote:Morning all

What a performance from Andy Murray last night. Just watching him being interviewed and have to say that over the past year my view of him has completely changed. He has been humble but sure of his ability without coming across as cocky. A real champion. Absolutely chuffed for him.

Jayzus Sports Personality of the Year is going to be a tough call this year!!!

Still can't see past Bradley Wiggins, altho Murray, Sarah Storey, Chris Hoy, Kath Grainger and one or two other must be in with a tremendous shout

Mickado, Just messing around with your spreadsheet at the mo - have you found an easy way to import the data from espnscrum other than copy and paste? The latter requires extensive reformatting, so just wondering if taking the data to a text editor and parsing it there might be quicker?

SPOTY is a public vote and a lot will depend on how each nominee is portrayed. Unfortunately there is a fair bit of "regionalised" voting so that can move things around a bit.
One thing for sure this year there are many more genuine contenders than in previous years.

Gibson wrote:

Hoog wrote:

Gibson wrote:Yeah Hugs, Rav only gives them to his Bwitish Comrades. I noticed that all right.

Ah well, no more soup for us pal.

Well let's no be to hasty there now Gibbo, what if its homemade farmhouse veg with homemade brown bread smothered in kerrygold Ballyrashane real Irish butter for dipper?? I'd struggle to say no to that like

Ah fair euf bud, I can see where yer coming from. Lush. But they had better be real Norn Irish vegE ja?

Gibbo, I though you preferred liquids mate :whiskEy:

In a year of outstanding british achievement, in my opinion Murray, Rory McIlroy(politics excluded) and Mo Farrah stand above all others. Three guys at the pinacle of their relative sports, with historically significant achievements that people will talk about for years.

Murray, who was already up there before the US open trumps the lot now. Just. A wimbledon final, destroying Fed in the Olympic final and beating Djoc to win the US open is incredible by any stretch. In maybe the greatest era ever in mens tennis Murray is arguably the best player in the world right now.

McIlroy isn't far behind. Destroyed the field at the USPGA to be the 2nd youngest player to 2 majors and has won 3 out of the last 4 tournaments to confirm himself as the best player in the world.

There's been some amazing achievements this year but these guys are something else, far beyond the norm. Way beyond the Lewis Hamiltons and Amir Kahns of this world .

Thats just like my opinion though man

I posed this question on the "Quiz Questions" thread. No takers as yet. Anyone want to have a go?

Rava wrote:What is the connection between York Minster, The Rovers Return, Manchester United and the Jedi Council on Coruscant?

The main thread is here: -

https://www.606v2.com/t34471-quiz-questions#1535158

I know I know I know, pick me pick me!!

Is the answer Roy? Roy of the Rovers, Roy Keane... er, Roy-Wan Kenobi... okay, I think I'm a bit wide of the mark there.

Rava wrote:I posed this question on the "Quiz Questions" thread. No takers as yet. Anyone want to have a go?

Rava wrote:What is the connection between York Minster, The Rovers Return, Manchester United and the Jedi Council on Coruscant?

The main thread is here: -

https://www.606v2.com/t34471-quiz-questions#1535158

gah this one's been really bothering me because I half know it, but my brain is failing to remember it all! Will put my half answer up on the thread....

You are Lucky mate.

You are very Lucky to be going on holiday this weekend. Lanzarote is it?

Rava wrote: You are Lucky mate.

You are very Lucky to be going on holiday this weekend. Lanzarote is it?

Lanzarote sounds nice. I'm off to Faro myself

Dreamer, you are close.

Monopoly.

ah man, close but not close enough, reckon Ozzy has got it right.

Got my new car. Sleek small handles well and is in bright shiny Munster red

Can anybody recommend a good Rosé?

Did you particularily want one with sleek small handles?

nice one Stag. You given it a name?

I already have a name for my car for when I get one.

Being a munster car does that mean that it'll do well in congested traffic (maul) but when it tries to open up it'll be passed by a shinier, newer, blue version and have the white version edging ahead of it too?!

You have to call your car Betsy, its the law

red_stag wrote:Got my new car. Sleek small handles well and is in bright shiny Munster red

The problem with that colour is that it looks great to start with but fades quite badly.

Hoog wrote:You have to call your car Betsy, its the law

Nah. Bruno is a far better name. Brrrrrruuuno.

Glas a du wrote:Can anybody recommend a good Rosé?

No? Thanks a bunch like...

Glas a du wrote:

Glas a du wrote:Can anybody recommend a good Rosé?

No? Thanks a bunch like...

I am still of the age where I go for whichever has the best offer (i.e cheapest) in the shop Glas, so can hardly say they are "good" (I also don't remember what any of them are called )

Rava wrote: You are Lucky mate.

You are very Lucky to be going on holiday this weekend. Lanzarote is it?

Yes Rava, Costa Teguise. Flying out on Sunday for a week.

That reminds me, when I went there last year I was in the air while Wales were playing South Africa in the World Cup. I remember how gutted I was when I overheard someone at baggage collection say we'd lost by a point.

Glas a du wrote:Can anybody recommend a good Rosé?

Tescos finest Cotes du Rhone

Glas a du wrote:Can anybody recommend a good Rosé?

Don Cayetano Shiraz Cabernet Rosé 2011. Available from Sunday Times Wine Club.

Or

Il Papavero Rosato 2011

Glas a du wrote:

Glas a du wrote:Can anybody recommend a good Rosé?

No? Thanks a bunch like...

For me, there is no such thing as good Rosé. But, Id try this. It actually tasted soo nice.
2006 Covela Rosé, Minho, Portugal, about 10 quid a bottle.

Ozzy3213 wrote:Monopoly.

prop_lyd wrote:Are each of them 'mayfair' on their respective monopoly boards?

Ozzie got the board game correct but it was Prop who got the correct answer. Well done both.

'LO ALL

Not really been on here for a little bit. Anything happening in the pub-land?

I hate Caps lock

i hate it more when people write in lower case and never use punctuation like this pmsl x

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-19543042

Speaking at the event, London Mayor Boris Johnson said: "I barely understand it, but information will spout unstoppably from these gizmos."

He's brilliant!

Rava wrote:Or

Il Papavero Rosato 2011

+100, but 'Herself' is the expert on Rose

Rava wrote:

Ozzy3213 wrote:Monopoly.

prop_lyd wrote:Are each of them 'mayfair' on their respective monopoly boards?

Ozzie got the board game correct but it was Prop who got the correct answer. Well done both.

Very slow today (and every day ) So York Minster, Rovers Return, Man(ure) and the Jedi's all have a Monopoly game ????

Rava wrote:

Glas a du wrote:Can anybody recommend a good Rosé?

Don Cayetano Shiraz Cabernet Rosé 2011. Available from Sunday Times Wine Club.

You Sir, are a Gentleman.

as are the rest of you...

(but not as much as him, obviously)

(and some of the rest of you are Ladies, natch...)

PenfroPete wrote:

Rava wrote:Or

Il Papavero Rosato 2011

+100, but 'Herself' is the expert on Rose

As is Mrs R, but tis I who makes the purchases

Rava wrote:

PenfroPete wrote:

Rava wrote:Or

Il Papavero Rosato 2011

+100, but 'Herself' is the expert on Rose

As is Mrs R, but tis I who makes the purchases

You need to get her trained better You want equality, you can have equality ....

No Penfro, on the subject of wine I make the decisions based on the fact I drink more of than she does. That sort of inequality I can live with

Have the backroom staff for the Lions been announced formally?

Not that I've heard, Glas. I'm hoping that the tour coincides with a Laurel and Hardy convention so Rob Howley can't go.

Glas a du wrote:Have the backroom staff for the Lions been announced formally?

I read something about the possible appointment Dr Marsh Tracy as his assistant coach and Judy as set piece coach?

Luckless Pedestrian wrote:Not that I've heard, Glas. I'm hoping that the tour coincides with a Laurel and Hardy convention so Rob Howley can't go.

In the blue ridge mountains of Virginia...

'Flushign Meadwos'?

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/19556000