The Dew Drop Inn Virtual Rugby Pub, The Patch

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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 Patch - a tiny rugby union* community nestled in the Dandenong Ranges east of Melbourne in the week before the AFL Grand Final.

The only rule in this pub is one of mutual respect for everyone in it, oh and no tampering with the pictures of Willie Falloon, Joel Conlon, Peter Murchie, Lewis Jetta, Lance "Buddy" Franklin and Frazier Climo.



Last Pub: https://www.606v2.com/t34889p1000-the-hillsborough-memorial-dew-drop-inn-virtual-rugby-pub-liverpool

* "Tell him he's dreaming..."

Mrs P - Yeah I was there, it was very emotional. It focused a lot on Nevin's faith. Rory Best also did a very fitting tribute to him. It is just amazing to see the influence that Nevin Spence has had on so many people. His family, his friends, his fans. As many people have already said, he genuinely will not be forgotten. The impact he, and his family, have had on the whole Ulster team, the fans and the whole community is just huge.

Thomond - I hope your sister is doing okay, how is she doing now?

Not too bad Rors, my parents are heading up there now first one she has had in a while but I suppose they are never easy.


Nice to see a good turnout for Spence, missed the early stages of the match yesterday but did Munster sing SUFTUM? Didn't hear it when I was watching from around 25 minutes in or so

MrP said it was a great service indeed Rory.

Here is Rory Best's tribute to Nevin and his family.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/19695048

Yeah it was very good, the turnout was excellent also.

Thomond - I don't remember hearing them sing it, though the silence for the Spence's was phenomenal, as you would expect in Thomond Park.

Watching the Munster v Dragons highlights and Munster are playing...nice rugby?

Glad to hear that the service for the Spence's was a success. Saw some photos on Ulster's FB feed.

Just watching Scrum V. Interesting interview with Aled Brew and Mike Phillips ahead of the Basque derby next weekend - they'll be playing each other. Can see why they live down there - looks like a gorgeous part of the world. My only gripe is the production insists on playing stupid music all over the interviews. Could hardly hear Brew - he's softly spoken as it is. Have a word with the editors, Scrum V.

Had an enjoyable weekend. Munster made shoite out of Dragons. An impromptu 4am night last night. Woke up early today and shook off the hangover by refereeing an enjoyable game. Watched the All Ireland final. And now a movie, popcorn and hot chocolate on the couch to follow shortly.

BTW before the All Ireland started I wanted Mayo to win. But Im glad they lost as they showed too much thuggery for my liking.

Staggy - I thought Mayo were terrible. They should've got two goals, but they cocked up both chances.

What film you going to watch?

Not sure what I'll watch yet. Gonna have a shower before hand. Ill make uo my mind then. Was thinking Lord of the Rings Part 1

That's your night sorted then.

I'm just watching a bit of telly then I'm going to get an early night.

Stag - put some links up to the Fenby try that wasn't if you wanted a look at it on the Scarlets match thread.

And LotR part 1 is a v good choice

lack of sleep starting to catch up with me now, wish Downton Abbey was on now instead of at 9! I am a very sleepy Dreamer.

Cari - know what you mean about the music on Scrum V, so annoying sometimes.

Just seen it. Complete accident I reckon but still a definite penalty and therefore penalty try.

These things look worse in slow motion. At full speed its an easy thing to happen.

Didn't really think it was deliberate as I think he went to check if Fenby was okay afterwards, just couldn't understand why he led with his arm like that in the first place.

Just watching the Grand Prix highlights, looks like it was another exciting race, fair do's this year has been good so far.

He was trying to push him into touch as Fenby was sliding. As I say watching this is slow motion makes it look bad but really there were two lads running for same space with one diving low. These things happen

Don't see how a swinging arm is going to push someone into touch myself Stag to be honest, tisn't really a pushing motion, ya know? Just think it's really poor/dangerous technique.

Aha! discovery of a wondrous sort, my grandma sent back some treats today with Mam that I hadn't noticed! Not quite sure how I missed them.... Oof what to have, chocolate or cake? decisions, decisions...

I dont think its a "swinging arm". I think he simply misjudged the timing of it. If it was me I would want to use my right should to push and then try wrap with the right arm in order to upset the grounding/offloading.

But what happened was that Fenby dived downwards meaning the Ospreys lad struck him in the head.

Its a penalty but really think you are making too much of it.

Aye, perhaps. Emotions still running pretty high on it, just don't like people approaching any sort of contact like that, I just don't see how with that arm motion any sort of wrap around would have been possible is all.

Decision made - Bakewell Tart for moi. Yum.

Just imagine it in real time. Fenby is running in at full height, Ospreys player is running at him with intention of smashing him into touch. Fenby dives down, Osprey hits him. Rugby is a contact sport.

In slow motion it all looks so easy. But that all happens in about 2 seconds.

I saw the replay in real time in the stadium Stag, if anything it looked worse than the slo mo

Crashes, safety car, close misses, great overtaking - a v exciting Grand Prix that.

DREAMER - get over to Countryfile, think you'll like the black-faced sheep

Oops was making hot chocolate. Turned over Penfro, but no sheep on it now.

For you Penform darlin. Sweet dreams.

Spoiler:

Ah Gibbo, just feic right off

DREAMER - it's black-NOSE sheep and they'll be on in 20 seconds SHEEPS

Awesome scenery in the Valais in Switzerland

PenfroPete wrote:Ah Gibbo, just feic right off

DREAMER - it's black-NOSE sheep and they'll be on in 20 seconds SHEEPS

They are actually amazing. I want one.

ha a sheep with multicoloured dreds. That's ace.

2nd prize in Builth with a ram lamb. Now to sell the Frak thing.

da iawn Glas


sheep soup?! not sure I like that idea....

rugbydreamer wrote:

PenfroPete wrote:Ah Gibbo, just feic right off

DREAMER - it's black-NOSE sheep and they'll be on in 20 seconds SHEEPS

They are actually amazing. I want one.

ha a sheep with multicoloured dreds. That's ace.

We just thought you'd like them Sounds like you had great time last night

Aye it was awesome Penfro. A bit weird like as I'm still sort of trying to fit back into the community here. 7 years away is quite a long time, but I'm a working at it. Think there's a folk night coming up soon too


George Stowers has just been cited (according to a post on Gwlad).

rugbydreamer wrote:Aye it was awesome Penfro. A bit weird like as I'm still sort of trying to fit back into the community here. 7 years away is quite a long time, but I'm a working at it. Think there's a folk night coming up soon too


George Stowers has just been cited (according to a post on Gwlad).

No Poopie Sherlock Think the suspension will be at the lower end of the scale - reckless rather than intentional

aye, but hasn't he got previous though? might count against him.

Not sure if he actually has been cited, only news about it on Gwlad and they aren't always right, it hasn't come up on the rabo or beeb site yet.

Hi all, very sombre day in Ravenhill today. That impromtu rendition of suftum at the end had me choked up, couldn't even sing. Wonderful tribute by Rory Best and readings by Muller and Paul Marshall too.

Seems I was standing next to Rory_Gallagher and didn't even know!

Congratulations to Donegal .

Yeah - he has got 'previous'.
Not seen anything about it on any 'news' sources elsewhere. With a bit of luck it'll be a lengthy ban, he's not exactly set the world alight since he came to the Library

evening rodders


Just been reading up about it on the beeb, a remarkable tribute for a remarkable young man and his family.

Penfro - true that, don't reckon you guys will miss him too much (except perhaps for squad cover).

Hi dreamer its all a bit of a blur, very emotional. Glad I went to pay my respect to the Spences and also to the club who have shown such courage and dignity in incredibly difficult circumstances.

Hopefully the club can focus on the rugby now but Nevin Spence will never be forgotten.

He won't be forgotten Rodders, Ulster rugby will make sure of that



Awww Downton Abbey time. Love this show.

Glas a du wrote:2nd prize in Builth with a ram lamb. Now to sell the Frak thing.

Have no idea what that means pal, but I think congrats are in order.

Andrew Marrs' History Of The World on now. Love it.

Thats great to hear Rodders that it was well respected. I wore a black armband today when I was refereeing.

Man! Hes just talking about our One Universal African Mother. Our genetic source. She, is where we all came from. This is a headphhok.

red_stag wrote:Thats great to hear Rodders that it was well respected. I wore a black armband today when I was refereeing.

Lovely gesture Stag!

Thanks.



Saw most of the Leinster lads doing the same yesterday. Didn't get to see the Munster game.

Good man stag, I'd expect nothing less from you man .

I heard lot of the Leinster and Munster squad where there too.

At the end of the ceremony, just after the Reverend and choir left there was a silence and then people stated leaving. Then this applause broke out followed by a rendition of stand up for the ulster men. It was unbelievably emotional.

Anyways I hope everyone had a good day and didn't watch too much wendyball

Hope you are well Mrs P.

I'm grand thanks Rodders.

Sad week but when you think about what the family must be going through...

Very touched to see several of the young Leinster and Munster lads up for the funeral too.

The evening shirts are missing and the dinner isn't cooked!

High drama in Downton

Love love easy viewing Sunday evening teledu.

Gibson wrote:Man! Hes just talking about our One Universal African Mother. Our genetic source. She, is where we all came from. This is a headphhok.

Must have been a busy girl.

Evenin' pub.

Maggie Smith's one liners, seriously make this show. She's utterly brilliant.

Evening PJ

rodders wrote:Hi all, very sombre day in Ravenhill today. That impromtu rendition of suftum at the end had me choked up, couldn't even sing. Wonderful tribute by Rory Best and readings by Muller and Paul Marshall too.

Seems I was standing next to Rory_Gallagher and didn't even know!

Congratulations to Donegal .

Next time I will make sure to say hello!

Rory

Gibson wrote:Man! Hes just talking about our One Universal African Mother. Our genetic source. She, is where we all came from. This is a headphhok.

It's all ballix Gibbo, the oldest signs of life on land are on Valentia Island in Kerry, footprints from a long gone creature from 350,000,000 years ago. That's the real cradle of life. Kerry

Hoog wrote:

Gibson wrote:Man! Hes just talking about our One Universal African Mother. Our genetic source. She, is where we all came from. This is a headphhok.

It's all ballix Gibbo, the oldest signs of life on land are on Valentia Island in Kerry, footprints from a long gone creature from 350,000,000 years ago. That's the real cradle of life. Kerry

Gibbo knows that Hoog, that was him and Rava getting their morning papers!!