The Dew Drop Inn Virtual Rugby Pub

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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 only rule in this pub is one of mutual respect for everyone in it, oh and no defacing the Tommy Bowe photo on the bar. That's a banning offence

So pull up a chair....what'll it be?

Yeah I agree Notch, I don't wan't to hi jack the pub if other people don't want to discuss it.

To clarify though I wasn't approaching this as an NI politcial issue, I don't think it is, more as an economic one which could have a real impact across these Islands. It was the perspective of other outside NI I wanted to get as much as those within. No probs if people aren't interested.

Back to the rugby.......

Sorry Rodders, didn't mean to appear rude. Speaking for myself personally I don't really know enough about economics to give you a sufficient answer. Also, I get tired of politics to be honest, cause I work in such a political environment. This place is normally an escape for me, although to be fair I haven't been here much lately. Next week I won't be here at all as I'm on secondment for a week at another office and will have no IT access. That's probably a good thing!

HOUND (where's the <dog> emoticon ?) - MAN:hug:

Thanks for explaining about the response to the negro spriitual
You know, as Mr Everett would have said, it was all done in the best possible taste

Been a pretty mental week here., but I am getting ready for the & this afternoon/evening. 16;00 in the PoW yeah ?

CARI - they've been advertising in The Bush, in the village and I'm seen posters in quite a few pubs in the 'Diff - that's their market after all

PenfroPete wrote:
CARI - they've been advertising in The Bush, in the village and I'm seen posters in quite a few pubs in the 'Diff - that's there market after all

I thought they might've put up those banners on lamposts like they do for other events, that's why I was asking where it was. I would've missed pub ads so I hadn't really seen anything about it.

Nottins, I can think of the alternative words to Le Marsellaise as being worse. That's taking the peee out of another country's national anthem.

The whole "You can stick your $$%*?@& chariot" thing stems from Will Carling's time as captain, when he didn't exactly engender good will to all men. Plus the suggestion in some quarters that England (and France) would be better off abandoning the 6N. It all resulted in England becoming the pantomime villain of rugby, like it or not.

Cari - The beer fest is at the Motorpoint Arena. I'm relying on Penfro to get me there . I believe we'll be heading to The 'pub that was saved' at about 4:15 before going to the festival.

Harrow - OK thanks. Hope you all enjoy the fest anyway (I'm sure you all will!)

Force lead Rebels 9-6 at half-time - penalty-fest

I'm amazed. A bar full of Irish (and Scottish) fans and nobody comments on the Ire v Scot U20 team announcement I posted

ah what a mad morning, so busy here, can't wait for my lunch break in 15 mins!

Cari - good luck with the secondment next week, hope it all goes okay for you

Whats a secondment? <he asks being the moron he is.

red_stag wrote:Whats a secondment? <he asks being the moron he is.

Staggy - it's when an employee is loaned to another department temporarily.

Dreamer - thanks it'll be fine. Am rather excited about it and I know a couple of people over there anyway.

Cari wrote: Staggy - it's when an employee is loaned to another department temporarily.

Oh we do that on a daily basis here being the unorganised place we are

red_stag wrote:

Cari wrote: Staggy - it's when an employee is loaned to another department temporarily.

Oh we do that on a daily basis here being the unorganised place we are

Ah so a secondment would be completely different in your place then! I think it's a fancy word for work experience

red_stag wrote:I'm amazed. A bar full of Irish (and Scottish) fans and nobody comments on the Ire v Scot U20 team announcement I posted

Well, I went off to try and find the Scottish team but it doesn't appear to have been listed yet? Is that interested enough for you?! How about you comment on the Irish team? As expected or any surprises in there?

12 apiece in Melbourne

red_stag wrote:I'm amazed. A bar full of Irish (and Scottish) fans and nobody comments on the Ire v Scot U20 team announcement I posted

Thats because we're only interested in beating the English

Only teasing Asbo. How good is this bloke Ayr?? plays for Clermont.

I'm just sad that my great white hope for Munster JJ Hanrahan is out of the squad altogether

Hanaran was excellent against the boks. I suppose there is a lot of rotation from us to give everyone a chance.

red_stag wrote:Only teasing Asbo. How good is this bloke Ayr?? plays for Clermont.

I'm just sad that my great white hope for Munster JJ Hanrahan is out of the squad altogether

Rebels winger jumps out of defence for the interception right on his own 5m line, misses, and David Smith cruises in for a try in the corner - Force lead 17-12

Mark Bennett (used to play for Ayr), had one game last season for Glasgow in the ML (gubbing away at Leinster), now enrolled in the ASM academy - yeah, he's pretty handy and very young (just 18). How come Hanrahan isn't in the squad?

All going Force's way, some slick handling and a couple of phases from the restart and James Stannard crosses in the opposite corner from Smith - 24-12 (the conversion from out wide is good)

roddersm wrote:Hanaran was excellent against the boks. I suppose there is a lot of rotation from us to give everyone a chance.

Every player in the squad HAS to play in the group games, hence the rotation.

Ah I thought his name was Ayr.

Luke Marshall is back at 12 and Hanrahan is losing out on bench due to us needing back 3 cover it seems.

Rebels strike back with some strong forward drives - 24-19

And the old warhorse, Stirling Mortlock crosses to level the scores 24-24

Force sneak it at the death with a 77th min penalty - 27-24

Penfro - aye, PoW at 4. I'll grab a late lunch in there while I'm waiting. Should get there about 3:30.

red_stag wrote:Ah I thought his name was Ayr.

Luke Marshall is back at 12 and Hanrahan is losing out on bench due to us needing back 3 cover it seems.

It's a shame stag that we seem to produce so much talent in certain positions but not in others. Some of our young backs look fantastic. I've been pretty disappointed with what I've seen of our forwards. Even the backrow doesn't look great.

For your viewing pleasure tomorrow

https://www.606v2.com/t6249-penfro-s-tv-guide-for-the-next-few-days-updated-friday-17-06-2011-1244#147708

The_Hound_of_Harrow wrote:

Cari - The beer fest is at the Motorpoint Arena. I'm relying on Penfro to get me there . I believe we'll be heading to The 'pub that was saved' at about 4:15 before going to the festival.

That'll be my old local i guess!! Loves it there i do apparently the cricket is still on tonight and there's a tom jones tribute band!

PenfroPete wrote:For your viewing pleasure tomorrow

https://www.606v2.com/t6249-penfro-s-tv-guide-for-the-next-few-days-updated-friday-17-06-2011-1244#147708

Marvellous, back to back England games to watch. Unless I decide to walk to Meugher trig point......

Bennet will learn a lot at being at Clermont I think.

Although ASBO is also right I can't find the Scottish team posted up yet.

Maybe It'll be on the SRU website soon.

prop_lyd wrote: That'll be my old local i guess!! Loves it there i do apparently the cricket is still on tonight and there's a tom jones tribute band!

Didn't know you were a Dr Spock fan Hope the tribute band is better than the real thing

Prop (and anyone else who's around)- come and join us if you have time

afternoon:

http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/2011/06/17/mike-phillips-suspended-indefinitely-by-wru-91466-28896239/



Someone make it into a article please!

Wagons roll. The 'Diff awaits in 2h 7m.

ACtually - I will psot the article with Images!

Spoiler:

RuggerRadge2611 wrote:Bennet will learn a lot at being at Clermont I think.

Although ASBO is also right I can't find the Scottish team posted up yet.

Maybe It'll be on the SRU website soon.

Nope, checked there - rudey poo

The_Hound_of_Harrow wrote:Wagons roll. The 'Diff awaits in 2h 7m.

Hound, I see Waspies have signed a young Argentine prop - Roan (sp?)

The_Hound_of_Harrow wrote:Prop (and anyone else who's around)- come and join us if you have time

Cheers for the offer but I'm literally skint! I think i'm going tomorrow because someone owes me £6 which is the entry fee!!

A possibly more interesting story is the headline below the Phillips story.

http://www.walesonline.co.uk/rugbynation/rugby-news/2011/06/16/welsh-back-row-ace-faletau-embroiled-in-irish-eligibility-row-91466-28885563/

prop_lyd wrote:

The_Hound_of_Harrow wrote:Prop (and anyone else who's around)- come and join us if you have time

Cheers for the offer but I'm literally skint! I think i'm going tomorrow because someone owes me £6 which is the entry fee!!

Had a bad experience with something like that once. My mate owed me £60 for a flight and he said if I came to the pub he would give me the money, I could get a few beers and take most of it back home. Woke up with a tenner, a debit card receipt or two and an absolute beast of a hangover!

The_Hound_of_Harrow wrote:A possibly more interesting story is the headline below the Phillips story.

http://www.walesonline.co.uk/rugbynation/rugby-news/2011/06/16/welsh-back-row-ace-faletau-embroiled-in-irish-eligibility-row-91466-28885563/

get an article up Hound!

Afternoon all!

Made it back from London eventually last night without any further incident. thanks for all the well wishes yesterday.

Busy morning but all done now, off to work till half eleven tonight, god I love my job

From the article "Under IRB rules, Regulation 8, a player is nationalised for Wales "

Good this privatisation marlarkey has gone on far too long, bring the nations assets back into public ownership I say

As, it wouldn't take much to improve our front row!

Prop - get round there, esp. as you like the place. l'll stand you a beer or two.

Hey hobo how did the interview go? Did you find out what was up with the plane?

Hobo wrote:afternoon:

http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/2011/06/17/mike-phillips-suspended-indefinitely-by-wru-91466-28896239/



Someone make it into a article please!

What happened to "innocent until proven guilty" ?

They are interviewing a third guy on Wednesday so wont here until Thursday at the earliest.

With regards to other news, is this being reported yet or is breaking:

IRFU say Shane Horgan will not be available for selection for the Ireland RWC squad. He underwent knee surgery after end of season

Just been tweeted.

The_Hound_of_Harrow wrote:As, it wouldn't take much to improve our front row!

Prop - get round there, esp. as you like the place. l'll stand you a beer or two.

Cheers Hound I'll have to see what my housemate thinks about coming as he's the one who got the free cricket tickets!!

HOUND - there's an article out there already

https://www.606v2.com/t7312-ireland-take-wales-to-irb-over-loxton-and-jarvis-eligibility-row

I don't think Horgan would have made it anyway. It's unfortunate for him though he's been playing really well. Does anyone know if he's playing on next season?

PenfroPete wrote:

From the article "Under IRB rules, Regulation 8, a player is nationalised for Wales "

Good this privatisation marlarkey has gone on far too long, bring the nations assets back into public ownership I say

Yes!

Stag, I just got in and I like the look of that side. Boyle is a good talent and needed to get a start whilst Conway and O'Halloran could do some damage. Big game for Niall Annett, Michael Kearney, Ian Henderson etc. We simply must get the lineout sorted.

PenfroPete wrote:HOUND - there's an article out there already

https://www.606v2.com/t7312-ireland-take-wales-to-irb-over-loxton-and-jarvis-eligibility-row

Sorry Hound - my fault!

Have deleted your article.