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?

Hobo wrote:

KiaRose wrote:

Hobo wrote:Afternoon all - just got the Q&A back from Victor Ubogu. Some really interesting and candid stuff in there.

Are any of you Bath fans? He has quite a lot to say about them!

Good, bad or indifferent, Hobo? I live in "Bath-fan" territory and know quite a few.

I will post it tomrrow - cracking responses and he doesnt hold back

Will miss it in that case - off to Brighton for what I suspect might be a pretty boring workshop on Tuesday ...

Notch wrote:Here's one for a chilled out Sunday;

The best of Hans Moleman!

One of my favourite characters. " Go on, kiss his head. Its like a peanut!"

Kia - I PM'd them to you as you have shown an interest!

I will post it tomorrow - havent time to format it all today. (hint to Kia - it isnt formatted!)

Quiet in yer like.

Just went for a run. On my route, I ran past an ironing shop called A Pressed O. It's in Crosskeys, so I'd recommend a visit for you Munster A supporters. It might turn out to be Crosskeys' most famous tourist attraction (maybe just behind Darren Morgan's Snooker club).

Oh yeah, I now own the RAF Spitfires (7's) shirt. The one with the clouds on. Loves it.

Sounds cool Rev, you got a link for that?

You could act as a tourist guide for the hordes and hordes of Munster fans that will be descending, on Cross Keys, I'm sure

Ha. I might well do that.

I like the light blue one best, but the 3rd choice kit is a bit different.

Hmmm, it seems the black one has gone.By yer

https://www.606v2.com/t7498-great-songs-with-a-sense-of-humour#197576

Wrote an article if anyones interested.

Pretty cool shirt Rev

Love the 'black shirt' Rev - they've still got them at Siop Rygbi in town.

On the train back to Penfro Towers now, just passing down the Towy. Had lovely time with Mam & Dad. Watched the U20's game with him in the local yesterday - lovely

Nice journey along there Penfro - you're probably home by now. I'm heading West the week after next.

I really want to have a good proper rugby debate but just can't be harsed starting one.

Just watching some cricket here.

Chris Tremlett

Feeling lots better than I did this morning, and have been enjoying the sunshine, always makes me

Glad you had a lovely weekend Penfro

MBTGOG wrote:I really want to have a good proper rugby debate but just can't be harsed starting one.

Probably best to give it a miss then

CARI/DREAMER - thanks, just great to see 'Darby & Joan' He grinds my gears sometimes, but I love him (and my Mam) to bits. They dragged me up well I think. STill on the train, just pulling in to Castell-Nedd () Arrive at the station (not Cardiff) at 18:18, herself is picking me up. So, home and settle in for a an evening of Mc-Mania hopefully

Chalut(french for trawler,but as I'm not permitted to say OLA---Sorry EspangelleI'll just say salut and hope toget away with it.

Just done a wedding,lunch and dinner yesterday which blew them all away,starting to work out how to bluff the French;the Continentals believed that 'French Flair' existed,tis now Gallo/Eco/hiberno/anglo bluff that is getting them to eat Asian cold food

cooo quiet in here. Must be cause the sun's come out I won't be here much next week anyway cause I'll be in a different office, so I'll only get to pop in at home.

My brother and his missus have just come back from a weekend in London. He took her just to meet Keanu Reeves at a book signing cause she loves him. Now that's a good hubby

Cari - ah that was a lovely thing for him to do

Jut had a bit of a nap, and now settling in for some golf viewing, about another hours to go before Rory starts playing again though. Really hope he can win this.

Evening pub. Rev, I was with Penfro when we were eying the RAF rugby shirts in Cardiff on Sat. morning. They are much better than the Army and Navy shirts. An appropriate sponsor too

What book was Keanu Reeves signing?

Still want a rugby debate!

Munsty - which players have impressed you from the 6N countries in the JWC so far. I have to admit that I haven't seen a lot of Wales, but Conway for Ireland, Weir for Scotland and Launchbury for England (not because he's a Wasp) have been my stand out players so far.

Hound,

For Ireland, I think Conway has been the obvious standout while Macken has shown some promise but a lot of improvement is needed in some areas.

For England, Ford has looked so comfortable in the pocket guiding his side this way and that. I know opinion is divided on Wade but I like him along with Ransom in the back three. Alex Gray looks like the real deal while Henry Thomas is showing what he was doing for Sale.

Nizaam Carr for South Africa looks very good. Anscombe looks good at pivot for New Zealand.

Considered opinion is that Ford will be well in the reckoning for RWC 2015. Good shout. I've not seen much of NZ but they are always the team to beat at this level.

It's difficult to judge a lot of players in this competition because the schedule means serious squad rotation. For me England have not fired yet, Scotland have a set of backs that look light years more cohesive than the senior squad and Ireland continue to produce good young players who contest the breakdown and either win the ball or get a penalty.

As I said, I haven'r much of Wales or the other teams outside of England's group.

Early birdie for Rory on the first. 9 shot lead

McIlroy birdies the first- come on Rory!

This might be an unfounded criticism so bear with me, it just what I've noticed. I've watched England in the past 4 championships and their back play always seems very robotic. It's good and successful but doesn't accentuate the individuals talents.

MBTGOG wrote:What book was Keanu Reeves signing?

Still want a rugby debate!

Munsty it might be this;

http://www.guardian.co.uk/artanddesign/2011/jun/15/keanu-reeves-ode-to-happiness

Sorry for the non-rugby related post

Hound, they are nice hey. Ideally I'd like all three, but one will do.

Good start Rory. Wish I could watch it.

I agree with that Munsty - England look a bit over coached in the backs. Then again, at all levels of the game, solid defence is to the fore, and the players are undoubtedley fitter. Perhaps it's a game plan, but I would rather see any team play what's in front of them.

That was a subject Penfro and I discussed while I was in Cardiff. Particularly the way the obsession wirh going through a certain number of phases before tryintg to strike is making Wsles predictable to play against.[center]

He's -2 for the round so far 4 holes down, 14 to go

G'wan Rory- ah he's in the sand now...

New pub: https://www.606v2.com/t7520-the-dew-drop-inn-virtual-rugby-pub#198257

Maybe a tad early but I probs won't be around later when this one runs out.