The Dew Drop Inn Virtual La Botticella Pub, Rome.

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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 historical city of Rome, the owner Giiovanni, is a Canadian-Italian, and welcomes all after a great day of rugby.

The only rule in this pub is one of mutual respect for everyone in it, oh and no tampering with the pictures of Tawera Kerr-Barlow, Dane Coles, Aaron Jarvis, Samson Lee and Schalk Brits up on the wall. Erm, actually there is a second rule. No elephants, unless they're Effervescing - we can't be barring a Chiefs fan



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DOD went up hugely in my estimation when he sent a message for RAVA to put in the book of condolence for Nevin Spence.

Just was a lovely thing to do I thought.

Could someone re-invite me to the pub's sports guru pool for the november internationals please!!

MrsP wrote:DOD went up hugely in my estimation when he sent a message for RAVA to put in the book of condolence for Nevin Spence.

Just was a lovely thing to do I thought.

DOD is just a lad who comes on once in a blue moon and has the craic.

He is a sound lad, who I don't think believes half the stuff he writes. A true Cork man i.e. a massive shoitestirrer

red_stag wrote:

Hookisms and Hyperbole wrote:Apologies to any Munster fans- I'm having a whale of a time WUMming Sin. I just want to point out I think Penny is doing a decent job, except for O'Gara selections. Winding Sin up is just too satisfying.

Sin E makes me want to burn all my Munster shirts. I wish somebody would just ban him from the site.

But who has that power?!

DOD you know is a bit of a divil and plays it up to wind up people. Sin seems almost to be really like his online persona, as in- not necessarily putting on a persona!

Notch wrote:

red_stag wrote:

Hookisms and Hyperbole wrote:Apologies to any Munster fans- I'm having a whale of a time WUMming Sin. I just want to point out I think Penny is doing a decent job, except for O'Gara selections. Winding Sin up is just too satisfying.

Sin E makes me want to burn all my Munster shirts. I wish somebody would just ban him from the site.

But who has that power?!

DOD you know is a bit of a divil and plays it up to wind up people. Sin seems almost to be really like his online persona, as in- not necessarily putting on a persona!

Ah sure all you need is a match!

Evening All

Happy Birthday for today Risca - hope you're enjoying it or have enjoyed it.

Hope everyone else is well. Can't wait for the weekend!

Loving your work Hooky- just waiting for the inevitable comment "How do you know Penney isn't sending him out to get gametime at 10?".

To which the retort is "How do you know... anything?"

How is teacher's pet tonight then Cari?

I'm good thanks MrsP. Went shopping after work. Amongst other things, I got a tin of choccies in for Xmas (they're on special offer) but I'm not sure if they'll be around by Xmas Day... I've hidden them well away in the back of a cupboard I don't normally go in, but you know, a really big mouse could get in there and eat them all

Luckless Pedestrian wrote:I don't think I'd like it if someone w as flown into the national side like that, even if they were real quality.

You must of found the entire henry era uncomfy then

Ah lads, no need to talk about Sin behind his back. Poor form.

I thought you couldn't have choccies Cari?

Its been said to him plenty of times

MrsP - I can, but in very small amounts. Just gives me a raging headache if I have too many. I'll be sharing them anyway.

With anyone in particular?



How's Munsty?

red_stag wrote:
Sin E makes me want to burn all my Munster shirts. I wish somebody would just ban him from the site.

He makes me want to burn your Munster shirts too and Gibbo's Leinster shirts for good measure.... He's made me quite a fan of UL Bohemians though... .

MrsP wrote:DOD went up hugely in my estimation when he sent a message for RAVA to put in the book of condolence for Nevin Spence.

Just was a lovely thing to do I thought.

NO NO NO Mrs P!

The DO'D message in the Book of Condolence was none other than The Hound of Harrow. The initials represent his "real" name.

Seriously?????

And there was me thinking yerman had a bit heart that he had very successfully kept hidden up until this point!!!!!

I'll have to stop going easy on him now!!!!

Rava wrote:

MrsP wrote:DOD went up hugely in my estimation when he sent a message for RAVA to put in the book of condolence for Nevin Spence.

Just was a lovely thing to do I thought.

NO NO NO Mrs P!

The DO'D message in the Book of Condolence was none other than The Hound of Harrow. The initials represent his "real" name.

To be sure...that was me Dominic Oliver Dreadnought.


I read stories about that tragedy in many media, and wanted to express my thoughts. I was very grateful to Rava for putting them in the book.

I should have realised Hound. I'm afraid the initals and the mention of 606 confused me.

Would you believe that poor family lost another member? About 2 weeks after the men died Nevin's aunt died very suddenly and unexpectedly.

Your not serious? Thats awful. We were only talking about this at work the other day. A neighbour of my colleage lost her father, her mother and her husband all separately, all of natural causes in the space of 3 months.

Sometimes life deals people a horrible hand.

It was unbelievable indeed Stag. A women in her 50s.

Another funeral so soon after must have been very painful.

Aw jees that's awful. Very sorry to hear that.

prop_lyd wrote:Could someone re-invite me to the pub's sports guru pool for the november internationals please!!

Done mate.

Off to the SCG for the warm up match. It will feel a bit weird without the Bradman and MA Noble stands.
I think the bits & pieces Australia A side will get hammered.

Oh, and good morning.

What time of the day do you call this to be saying "Good Morning"?

7:47am Mrs P.

Are you getting ready for the Spring Rugby Tour?

Which tour is this then?

I will echo those sentiments. There were lots of people over here (and not just rugby folk) who knew of the Spence family tragedy and were shocked.

Stag - that's awful to hear.

In many ways I'm fortunate that I don't have to fret about losing any more family members.

Ozzzy, good luck with the house thing. Don't overstretch yourself bud. By that I mean a 'top up' loan. They can be mega expensive in the long run.

Spring Internationals. Starts November 11 here.

I think Ireland are playing South Africa and Argentina?

Ah Linebreaker!

Them's the Autumn internationals!

When in Rome and all...

Although, I'm not at all sure that you are playing Italy....

After the Winter Internationals v Wales and the recent Rugby Championships I don't think Italy will hold as much fear for the Wallabies as it would for some of the lower ranked 6N teams.

Oh but you are playing in Rome actually!

I know what you mean Breaker.

It should be a successful shopping tour for the WAGs of the players.

Well that is a bit sexist there Breaker!!!!

Typical Aussie!

I beg your pardon?
No need to get all antsy about the pleasures of life Mrs P.

Awful about another Spence family tragedy.

Went training in the end. Freezing cold and I got soaked through. Worth it though. Back with the firsts, which is nice as it's a home game now.

Milan is the clothes shopping city in Italy.

Mind you, I did comment on how stylish the Mogliano fans were, compared to us Wasps the other weekend. That didn't go down too well with my conpadres.

But it was true looking at our lot.

Risca Rev wrote:Awful about another Spence family tragedy.

Went training in the end. Freezing cold and I got soaked through. Worth it though. Back with the firsts, which is nice as it's a home game now.

Go get 'em Rev!

Did you hit the shops in Venice when you were over Hound?

I went on a day trip to Venice from Austria a few years back. My friend decided that it would be really convenient not to mention her deep fear of birds until we were on the far side of St Marks Square from where we were to meet the rest of our group!

Good.work the, who you got? Scored 5of our 12 goals today

think done Well Prop is response correct.

It's this blydi touchscreen phone. Was meant to say Well done rev. Anyway time to chill and read, night all

MrsP - I've been to rugby via Venice airport twice, but never did the tourist thing in the main bit. Some of our lot fly out on Friday and then back on Tuesday, and do that though.

Every rugby fan should try and get to a game in Italy if they can. France is great, but the Italians really love to welcome the away fans.

Mind you, we got a great welcome from the Weegies too a couple of seasons back.

I love the Euro games.

Will definately have to try to get to one of our away games in Italy or France sometime. Furthest I've managed is Thomond. Problem is I am usually on either a hockey or rugby or both, side line at that time on a Saturday!

Love watching Ulster but I don't think I'd miss all the kids' sporting adventures just for the sake of one game. Maybe some day.

That's why I said "if they can". I realise it would be difficult for some people for a variety of reasons.

I'm lucky that I can do stuff like that (so long as my company allow me the leave!)

Zzzzzs time for me.

G'night team.

Brynmawr home Prop. Should be ok, but our firsts have lost our last three games. We shall see. Might not be on for sure. Pitch is under water a bit, so depends how much rain falls before Sat. I think they'll do their best to get it played.

Cheers Hound. I don't like being reminded of that Euro campaign though. 0/6 for the Dragons

Though I did get to 4/6 games, only missing Glasgow away and Toulouse home due to my first Afghan stint. So that was worthwhile.