The Hillsborough Memorial Dew Drop Inn Virtual Rugby Pub, Liverpool

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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 Liverpool in honour of the victims of the Hillsborough disaster, who may finally receive justice.

We are also mourning the sudden loss of Nevin Spence, his father Noel and brother Graeme, who died tragically at their farm in Hillsborough, Co. Down yesterday.

We offer our thoughts and deepest sympathies to his sisters Emma (who remains in a stable condition in hospital), Laura, their mother Essie, family and all friends and fans of the Ulster Rugby community.

The only rule in this pub is one of mutual respect for everyone in it, oh and no tampering with the pictures of Andy Murray, Craig Newby and Delme Thomas.




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Hound_of_Harrow wrote:Howya Penfro

Just hoping we can take a full squad to our away friendly and put in a 'performance' this weekend. Was away last weekend and Prop texted me the score We started with 14 players and were down to 12 (through injuries) for the last 30

Live dangerously Stag. 07.45am.

If you miss the link in Dublin, give me a call. I will be free from 1.00pm and able to get to Dublin for around 2.30 and back to Belfast for 4ish.

Aye Penfro. I was a bit shocked when I saw the result.

You guys will come good though.

You know the way I (and Rev) am ignored in here most of the time?

Well I'm also being ignored across the road. Unless they can't see me for the Cigar smoke

red_stag wrote:Have to say Im looking forward to it. Last time I was in Belfast we beat Ulster, Rory McIlroy bought me a pint and I got lovely posh crisps.

Im expecting the same this time.

Well Rory has since moved to the states and Munster have gone down the pan... you'll probably still get the crisps though.... ....

Weekend's viewing - HERE

Rava wrote: You know the way I (and Rev) am ignored in here most of the time?

Well I'm also being ignored across the road. Unless they can't see me for the Cigar smoke

Who said that?

And good evening to you as well PJ

I was thinking of you and Gibbo earlier. Check out this guy. His debut album has been nominated for the Mercury Music Prize. Listened to an interview today. Says one of his influences was Bill Withers.
I like it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xlonqk5EOrw

Just watched Rugby Club (strange how they didn't mention AP's deal with BT for tv rights) and was listening to some Saracens man saying how taking their HC match against ??French club to Brussels would be so good for spreading the game. Ermm, but still subscribing to altering the HC setup to cut out the Italian and (maybe) Scottish teams from the HC?? Hypocrites.

Evening Ravmeister. I like that a lot, seriously kicked back, chillin choon. The tone and timbre of his voice really reminds of someone and it's most likely going to drive me nuts trying to figure out who it is.

It's a dirty business Puma, but Sky are unlikely to publicise the fact that they've lost the rights to BT. It's thoroughly selfish of the AP clubs and I'd be over the moon if they end up with egg all over their faces.

PJ, the thought of losing the HC set up as it stands makes me want weep - and the AP/Top 14 clubs can dress it up as they like, but it's all down to money, and the impetus towards inclusivity can just go down the pan. The HC is just such a joy for the fans (hah - where are they in the balance sheet?).
Darling, would we ever have met in that lovely pub in Bath if not for the HC? I think not.

perthshirepuma wrote:
Darling, would we ever have met in that lovely pub in Bath if not for the HC? I think not.

Does that mean your for or against the h.cup??

ERC Cup Finals weekend 2011 - Cardiff
ERC Cup Finals weekend 2012 - Twickenham

AP/Top 14 clubs yeah you'll match those experiences

PenfroPete wrote:ERC Cup Finals weekend 2011 - Cardiff
ERC Cup Finals weekend 2012 - Twickenham

AP/Top 14 clubs yeah you'll match those experiences

In the immortal words of Rev. Ian - Never, Never, Never!

perthshirepuma wrote:PJ, the thought of losing the HC set up as it stands makes me want weep - and the AP/Top 14 clubs can dress it up as they like, but it's all down to money, and the impetus towards inclusivity can just go down the pan. The HC is just such a joy for the fans (hah - where are they in the balance sheet?).
Darling, would we ever have met in that lovely pub in Bath if not for the HC? I think not.

We would not have mi amor, see you in Dublin

The fans are clearly not a concern of the AP clubs, nor is the development of the Italian clubs if they have their way on the number of teams entering and how they're selected.

This cannot be allowed to happen, and the only way forward is for the other unions to isolate the AP clubs by getting the T14 back on board in the current format, I just hope to God they stick to their guns on this...

Prop, you're a cheeky beggar.

I'm off to my cot - 6.00am start for PJ.

Night all.

Notch wrote:Hi all. Just printed and bound my Masters thesis. Feels good.

Just one more recording to do for one piece, sync the audio and video, and I am done...

Knowing you, you will pass with Distinction pal. You love what you do and you are passionate about it. You lucky basterd. Good stuff bro. Proud of ya. :dressedorangewithacherryontop:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=30FTr6G53VU

Hey all, Gibbo: here's a to make sure you don't stumble into that non-alcoholic lounge over there!!

Anyway bed for me, roll on the weekend!!

Notch, huge congratulations. Agree with Gibbo, very very proud of you. You seem to have found what does 'it' for you. Some people never have that fortune. Go with it, let it take you where it will, and enjoy every second of the journey.

littleswannygirl wrote:Notch, huge congratulations. Agree with Gibbo, very very proud of you. You seem to have found what does 'it' for you. Some people never have that fortune. Go with it, let it take you where it will, and enjoy every second of the journey.

Wish I could have put it like that. Poetry.

Your doppelganger maam.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o-skfqam0-I

AsLongAsBut100ofUs wrote:

red_stag wrote:A quick question. What is the difference between this thread and the cigar thread thing that opened up.

I thought thats what this thread was for - talking about all kinds of everything?

Think in here might be too cliquey/hibernocentric for some - can't please everyone

+1000000000000

perthshirepuma wrote:PJ, the thought of losing the HC set up as it stands makes me want weep - and the AP/Top 14 clubs can dress it up as they like, but it's all down to money, and the impetus towards inclusivity can just go down the pan. The HC is just such a joy for the fans (hah - where are they in the balance sheet?).
Darling, would we ever have met in that lovely pub in Bath if not for the HC? I think not.

Love you Puma.

Ja. That was a Grand Day Out, eh girl? Leaving Bath after meeting PJ. Pisshed. In taxis. In the lashing wind & rain. At night. Lost. In the Mendip Hills. On the way to Sandy Park. Laffed? We near pished ourselves. (Dreamer did. I think)

Happy Days.

Morning all, , It's dark outside and I hate getting up in the dark.

Good morning all. Dreams are a funny thing eh? People always talk about how vivid they are but for me, what is remarkable is how strong the feelings that emanate from them.

A quote from Marc Watson of BTVision, "We saw an opportunity to own a sport exclusively, at club level at least"

How worrying is that to see?!

Alright PJ, sorry I didn't see you there. How's it going? Any reason you were up so early?

Hi Munsty, all good here - apart from getting up in the dark... got a job that has to be finished today so the floor tiler can crack on with it tomorrow is all.

Have a good day, would love to stay and chat about dreams - you make a very good point about the emotional element.

Have a good day.

Morning PJ and Munsty. Please.

I expect like me PJ has to go to work Munsty. Ah well, there's Stag, Notch, Rodders and Rugby later.

Ah yeah, work, I forget about that once I move back into the student bubble ;-)

Slightly jealous Rav but I'll get to watch it on BBC so not the worst. It's one of those games where I really have no idea how it is going to turn out.

Aye, autumn is on the way. Morning all: for me pls and a

Bore da pawb / good morning all, I'll have a please, to get me through my last day of work before I jet off to the Canaries!

The Dragons have signed two players, openside Nic Cudd from Llanelli and loosehead Owen Evans from Llandovery. Owen Evans is the son of former Wales international Ricky Evans*, and if he's anything as good as his old man I'll be happy.




* - who was also Wales's strongest man, if memory serves.

One day left in work, then I'm gonna get me some HULK ACTION!!!

Spoiler:

MBTGOG wrote:A quote from Marc Watson of BTVision, "We saw an opportunity to own a sport exclusively, at club level at least"

How worrying is that to see?!

Munsty - I noted those comments from Marc Watson yesterday and thought “He can’t do this; no TV company ‘owns’ this sport, or ever should do.”

While the clubs may be fully behind the new deal, the actual fans are far from happy. There has been serious ctiticism on fan forums. I know some AP fans on here will support this Just for the sake of having an argument, but most of us definitely do not want to see a TV company spouting garbage like this.

It makes it sound like BT Vision (and the clubs) are holding a massive 12 bore to everyone else’s head.

They won't 'own a sport exclusively'. At best / worst they'll 'own' the Jeff.

To those going on holiday this weekend - I am most jealous! Have wonderful times

And Lucky - tell your Dragons to stop pinching players from the Scarlets' academy and develop your own

In all seriousness it's a great opportunity for the both of them, as they would be getting limited game time with Llanelli and the Drovers back West. Don't know much about Evans but Nic Cudd is a gem

So I've heard, Dreamer!

Mickado and Lucky.

Was on that a few weeks ago Kado!! Make sure you doo Dr Doom too!! Have an awesome time fella!! And I guess you too Lucky

Morning slackers, phones been playing up this morning and I couldn't post.


So what can we say for certain at the minute,

1.sky have 100% lost the Jeff coverage,

Eeeehhh that's it I reckon.

ERC say they have signed a new deal with sky on the 6th of June with the backing of all 6 representive bodies. If this is true they surly when it comes to EUROPEAN games then the Jeff/BT deal can't count for HC games. Would I be right in assuming this??

Only joshing.
Hope you both have a great holiday. What a cracking time of the year to go away <jealous>

The HEC as it is Hoog. BT thingy has rights over future european games for the AP sides. Depends if the HEC changes or not (I would like to think not).


Bah, right, work. And it's Friday!

Have wonderful days all

Rava, the worst part of going on holiday this time of year is the weather you come back to.

Roll on 4.15.......

SUFTUM!

Errr.......Morning.

prop_lyd wrote:Was on that a few weeks ago Kado!! Make sure you doo Dr Doom too!! Have an awesome time fella!! And I guess you too Lucky

I meant to ask you bud, remember when MickyT and I came to stay and you had those lego minifigures up on your mantlepiece? Where did you get those made? I seem to recall that they were customised to look like you and your mates? I've been looking online for them but i can't seem to find anything.

I'm looking for a companion to join these bad boys on my mantle:

Spoiler:

Spoiler:

http://harpin2.blogspot.ie/2012/09/lions-selector-panel1st-round-wal.html?m=1

If anybody's interested.

Morning Biltong, have a cigar.

Thanks mate.

Glas a du wrote:http://harpin2.blogspot.ie/2012/09/lions-selector-panel1st-round-wal.html?m=1

If anybody's interested.

Very interesting Glas, but 1 small thing, Greg Feek is a scrum coach, not a forwards coach. Jonno Gibbs and Gert Smal are the forward coaches for Leinster and Ireland.

Strettle and Earls starting wings for Lions?

#controversyforcontroversyssake