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?

Munsty - I'm really looking forward to the Eng v SA match too, should be a great contest.

Early penalty awarded to England, good kick by the young 18yr old Ford. 3-0

MBTGOG wrote:John,

You have a real superiority complex when it comes to students don't you?

Yes I do, when you lecture them day in and day out it becomes such a chore to entertain the lesser enthusiastic. I feel you would possible linger in this area.

Willie Lose the commentator having real trouble with Kvesic's name.

Interesting to see how Taute does at full back given he's only been in Italy for a few days. Has got class and should be confident given his form in the Super Rugby.

France 7 - 0 Australia

8-0 to England, really good start here by them, SA looking a bit unsure here.

Well at least you make money from us students.

This is definitely the best English performance so far.

I make no money from students. However, if students wish to accept my input they will someday make money from my expertise I hope.

38 - 20 Stormers whoo hooo

Oh Christ, if this place is going to decend into a wum fest I'm off. I've had a great weekend so far and come back in to this crepe

Hound - I don't think it will. Glad you've had a great weekend

Munsty - agreed, England looking v good here I think.

The Boks have stepped up a gear now. English defence looking pretty good though. We seem a bit more competitive at the breakdown today. Kvesic is playing well at openside.

France 14 v Australia 3.

DIfference to WUMMING, giving as good as you get

Try for SA through Nizaam Carr.

Oh dear

And SA score, easy try for them from a ball straight off a line out. Good finish by the 6.

John - you're right, they've definitely stepped it up in the last few minutes.

8-5 now the score. England still in the lead.

France 21 - 6 Aus

I'm actually quite surprised by that score line welshjohn! Are Aus not that great at U20's then? I thought they would be.

Sorry Hound.

Dreamer, you can delete any of my comments which have been part of this "conversation" with welshjohn.

Stormers 41 - Chee 27

I don't think there's any need to delete them Munsty, unless you really want me to?

Just best to let it alone now I think

11-5 to England now. Been impressed with them.

rugbydreamer wrote:I'm actually quite surprised by that score line welshjohn! Are Aus not that great at U20's then? I thought they would be.

Have you ever know of an Austraian side that is not good?? The last French score from their 15 was amazing. Presently the French have the upper hand but never disrespect the Aussies, anyway 24 -6 to france now.

no disrespect intended welshjohn, I assumed they'd be v good, hence my surprise at the score!

Glad the French are playing well though, I've always loved their rugby teams.

Wonder how the Irish game is going.

24 - 18 to France now. As I said....... lol

Try for England immediately in the second half.

I've seen the State of Origin highlights now Munster. Plus the tries from last weeks England v Exiles game.

What do you think?

2 very good games on here. Saffers v England is being closely fought. The French v Oz game is also great to watch.
Better than some of the dross we have seen up to now.
Evenin regs.

Gibbo,

Which games have been dross?

It didn't show much of the highlights, just the tries and the one high shot (which was funny given the story of bestman and groom). The last try in the S.O.O. was decent and the Exiles looked like they were quite sharp in the other game. I was impressed with Joel Tomkins' pace to finish his try off.

welshjohn369 wrote:France 14 v Australia 3.

DIfference to WUMMING, giving as good as you get

Don't you have to get something first though? You seem to have been set off by the observation that Argentina u20s have a decent defence and were doing a better job of the Welsh at countering the Baby Blacks. Now I don't want to say you're over-sensitive, but...

That's why I found it quite amusing to poke you with a stick back then. That was a bit of badness, I'll admit. After all, you did start throwing personal insults around with no apparent reason. If you're going to be randomly insulted with a stranger you may as well get some fun out of the situation

FYI, I've just finished my undergraduate degree in Music Technology an am going to do an MA in Sonic Arts (focusing on Composition and Performance w/Guitar and Computer). I'll wager it's quite different to the students you teach.

For those of you who want to follow Rory McIlory, he tees off at 20:50 UK time. I'm off for half hour or so of FIFA.

ah Notch, didst thou not see my let it alone comment? No more of this now in the pub! I'm a mod and I say so

I actually think I've OD'd on the rugby today. This match I'm watching now is my 5th one of the day! Am very glad I took a break form it earlier too to watch the athletics.

Evening Gibbo!

MBTGOG wrote:Gibbo,

Which games have been dross?

Most all of them - when you compare them to this level. BB,s destroying teams for one. Not great to watch.

And I did say some

Best not mention another few. Sensitivity-factor.

Hoi Dreamer!

Notch wrote:

welshjohn369 wrote:France 14 v Australia 3.

DIfference to WUMMING, giving as good as you get

Don't you have to get something first though? You seem to have been set off by the observation that Argentina u20s have a decent defence and were doing a better job of the Welsh at countering the Baby Blacks. Now I don't want to say you're over-sensitive, but...

That's why I found it quite amusing to poke you with a stick back then. That was a bit of badness, I'll admit. After all, you did start throwing personal insults around with no apparent reason. If you're going to be randomly insulted with a stranger you may as well get some fun out of the situation

FYI, I've just finished my undergraduate degree in Music Technology an am going to do an MA in Sonic Arts (focusing on Composition and Performance w/Guitar and Computer). I'll wager it's quite different to the students you teach.

Yes I tutor on proper degrees

Brilliant try by France. Just brilliant. Oz - the favs here are on the ropes. 18-31.

Now Oz really need to step it up to get hold of this game.

Gibbo,

Any players impressing you?

How are you by the by? All things good over yonder?

BTW Munsty, I shouldnt have said "dross". I should have said lower-level.
Mea-culpa.

Makes sense I spose. That's why they are fighting for SF places in both these games.

Behave Notch. I got my degree out of the NZ education system remember.

Notch, Welshjohn - please may I request that you two leave this alone now. This pub is not meant for things like this.

"The only rule in this pub is one of mutual respect for everyone in it"

I'm not appointing blame on anyone here but I'd ask that you both observe the rule stated above. Thanks.

John. Drop it means DROP IT!

Noted

Boo-ya! Great try from Wade.

Wade wins it.

Commentator getting overly excited though.

My god, that was a let off for England, the Boks really should have scored, great last ditch defence.

MBTGOG wrote:Gibbo,

Any players impressing you?

How are you by the by? All things good over yonder?

Things are grand my friend. Was out with our Asbo and my Jay cricket friend the other night. I think they hit it off big time. As, will train with them during the Summer.

Players who have impressed me?
Well Conway really has. Goosen of SA. ALL the BB's. Doussain and JP Barraque of France.

I am really not at your knowledge-level on young players. You probably know them all. Personally. Your World rugby knowledge is a thing of wonder. At all levels.

Notch! WE SAID DROP IT.

And note I'm going to keep shouting until you both do. I'm about to delete the last few comments from both of you, any more will see further action taken.

Oz throwing the kitchen-sink at France now. 7 mins to go. Pen. They go for a Lineout.

Try Oz! Man this will be some finish!

Converted. 25-31. Loving this.