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?

Nice one Prop.

I'm off for a run, catch you later all
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Could say that Cari!! I blame my idea for taking a hipflask to the cricket though!!

I really am not expecting much from this game now.

Well at least you didn't fall asleep - I'd have expected that at cricket! I'm surprised they managed to play any cricket yesterday with the dodgy weather. Did the Dragons win then?

rugbydreamer wrote:seriously, they change it for that? I find that a bit strange....

I think it's so the nz viewers know which way their side is playing towards

A count down to kick off? Are you kidding me!

Early try for Lachie Turner.

Really exciting game so far. Tahs playing some rugby. Letting Beale play.

Yes, exciting game but not much fruit for the Tahs.

They are masters at blowing chances and it wouldn't surprise me if they struggle later on and just scrape home...or dare I say it for a crunch game...lose.

They're really blowing a lot of wind up Beale's derriere.

his derriere is pointing south at the moment...

Should have more points on the board. Even though the Brumbies have had problems all year they'll produce their best against NSW.

So frustrating watching the Tahs play - I feel like a Wales supporter.

I don't understand the Tahs. They do all their best stuff playing a fast high tempo of rugby then decide just to slow it right down?

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Exactly, they rush things most of the time (10 phases, then spill the ball or get in each others way)...then when time is critical they walk around like Brown's cows.

That's right, kick it out... ?

Cari: they had one over!!

The NSW Enigmas.

"Why? Why do that?"- ah, the love affair between Aussie commentators and the Tahs

They will never win the comp with Halangahu at first five. He is in just no way strong enough to lead a side from the pivot.

prop_lyd wrote:Cari: they had one over!!

Sorry prop - I didn't understand that when you posted it in your original comment. I'm useless with cricket phrases...

Last ever day of the Churchill Cup today.

The iRB MUST ensure that nations like the USA and Canada get opportunities at Tests every year.

Cheers Cari and Dreamer. Glad it's all pretty much sorted now. Yesterday was pretty stressful though.

Anyway, lunchtime. Can't decide whether to go for the meal I've paid for (in the cookhouse) or go into town and eat somewhere after a haircut. Always big decisions to make.

Good win for Wigan last night hey Munster.

Halangahu is the man Matt Williams wanted to bring to Ulster as our main outhalf

He only signed Humphreys as cover. Pienaar gets the headlines, and Humphreys is rightly criticised for his defence at times, but would we have gone as far we did this year without him?

Munsty, I didn't realise that it was ending! Such a shame.

Rev,

I hadn't seen it. Good victory. I say Saints can't wait to get home and away from Widnes.

Notch,

I was not aware of that. Watching this you've got to be glad.

I see NSW have two first fives in the U20 squad so they'll be hoping one of them comes good.

Timani scores a try. I really hope he decides to play for Tonga at the World Cup.

Yeah the Churchill Cup is ending. To be fair, the quality of teams has really gone down and it's just not enough of a development tool for England anymore.

I made the same point on one of the posts out there; Martin Johnson must be frustrated at the way it's been so easy for the Saxons. Hard to judge a guy like Matt Stevens in that context for instance.

Exactly Notch. Teams like an unprepared and weakened US side and same with Tonga is not enough.

When they lost the Maoris, that was a big blow and then Ireland got strong and left immediately after they won.

Dan Vickerman is back.

Bye bye 'Diff. It was a pleasure (again).

Prop, we did leave some beer for you. The bar is an elongated 'u' shape as you walk in. Beers are arranged alpabetically by brewery, with A being on the far left of the bar. The exception being three 'trade bars' at the front end of the bar for Brains, O(tley), and Tomos Watkins (I think).

Purple Moose beers are near the top end of the right hand side of the bar. Try them!! Penfro and I went through the card there. Plus I was delighted that their Dark side of the Moose' was on at Penfro's local when we got back to his village.

We also tried Evan Evans and Red Kite brewery beers, plus a Gwynt y Ddraig cider to start. Lots of local breweries are doing summer beers (Cwrw Haf) at the moment. Try them all!!

Time for a kip on the train now.

That was a great finish there!

Shocking defending for the Alcock try but you have to give him the credit for a very good try.

Aye, should never have gotten through in the first place but since he found himself in space you have to praise the way he took it

Yayhay!!!



Thank you Hobo

Anesi...nice toe work!

He might not have much in his locker when it comes to core skills but Anesi won't be beaten in a race by many players in world rugby.

http://www.greenandgoldrugby.com/analysis-rocky%E2%80%99s-blindside-replacement-by-the-stats/

Very interesting article, especially for the stat junkies. About the blindside position for Australia.

It's kind of worrying that middle ranking sides are losing players in the Super15, Brumbies and Hurricanes you'd hope would be able to improve and that would make it more interesting, but for them to be losing key players...

Deserved try for Dave Dennis. He's played well in this game.

True Notch, but I think both those sides you've mentioned need a clean out. They say Giteau will be missed but will he? I genuinely think that Matt Toomua should be the guy they build the side around. A genuine out-half.

The Hurricanes have a ridiculous amount of talent in their region so I don't think they'll struggle too much.

Yeah, well the guys they have aren't working. Bit like the Opsreys up here. Looks like a bit of a rebuilding job is ahead.

Delighted to see them get on the scoreboard by the way.

Just discovered that i'm covered in glitter too, how the hell did that happen!!

The American jersey is seriously crass. Just scored a try through Emerick.

MBTGOG wrote:The American jersey is seriously crass. Just scored a try through Emerick.

Agreed!

Looks like things are getting interesting on the Dai Youngs to Wasps thread outside. Apparently it's been announced on Welsh news, can't say I've seen it for myself though.

Great night with the Hound last night. as he put it 'talking rugby bollix'. On the train down to the Wild West now, trying to watch USA v Russia but signal is pretty ropey

Cais Russia !!! 8 - 8 with the conversion to come

Yeah Dreamer I saw it this morning that he's going. Wonder who'll take over....

If teams are looking for someone at out-half, they'd do worse than looking at Kushnarev, the Russian pivot.

Oh and a try for the Russian winger.

Sad day for Australian rugby/rugby league. David "offside" Brockhoff and Rex "Moose" Mossop both died this morning. Both were aged 83. Both represented the Wallabies, Rex also was a Kangaroo. David was the coach when we finally won the BC for the first time since 1934 - in 1979. Rex was a household name when fronting 'Controversy Corner' in the 70s and 80s, also was head commentator on Ch 7 from early 70s till 1990. Both were real characters and legends. We will miss them both.

p.s. I saw Rex often - he used to go to the same cafe on Manly beach most mornings. Even last December he looked fit. In March this year, my old man was admitted to hospital. When I was at the desk the name 'Rex Mossop' jumped out at me on the whiteboard behind the counter. I had a quick peep in his ward and he did not look so great. I got 2 x Daily Mirrors (for the footy form guide), one for Dad and one for Rex. It was the Friday of the Souths-Manly match earlier this year. I went in and opened it up on the 'Teams' page and put it on his trolley. He was sitting in his chair and gave me a half-hearted nod. I felt so sad. A few days later I bumped into his son and told him it was me who left the paper and that I hope it was OK. The son said, thanks - Dad would have liked that.

Penfro - glad you and Hound had a great night! Turns out my sister went to a last minute works do and is too hungover to come up to the Diff for the day Might be a blessing in disguise though as I'm feeling pretty blah.

Have a lovely time back West

And that was a lovely try by Russia!

And so close again there, just panicked a bit there at the end.

Looks like the Blues fans are in a state of panic then. I'll still only really believe it when it's announced but things are getting interesting hey?

I heard the Western Mail had a picture of Xavier Rush holding a postcard of the Giant's causeway and weeping profusely. Any truth in that dreamer? :run2:

"Oh Humphreys, this Cardiff is a wonderful sight,
There's Welsh stars out with the golddiggers by night,
Sure's there's kebabs, and chippies and McDonalds at 3,
But that's nothing to a wishful old man like me.
With Dai Young off to London I wish I'd been told,
That without him our Pro12 cup challenge would fold!
Oh David, I tell you, I'd much rather be...
Where the mountains of Mourne sweep down to the sea!"




No offence intended to anybody, just a little joke... an old folk song that made my mum cry when she heard it right after we moved to Scotland way back when!

Notch: I love it!!!!

that's great Notch.

Some classic Rex...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eMK3291XpCc&feature=related

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c8RX48BITiI

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q4MRcyjqjVw&feature=related

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UlqMcDLgOyI&feature=related

Some good clips there Linebreaker. Sad news.

Thanks Red, to think he had all that vitality and then to see him a few months ago in hospital like that was a shock.